Course Overview

If youre hoping to go into teaching within sixth forms or further education colleges, or you see yourself taking up a career in adult education or informal education roles, then this course could be ideal. Its focused on training to teach within the lifelong learning (post 14) sector comprising of offender learning, further education, adult education, training organizations, and adult community learning to name just a few. You dont need previous teaching experience, just an industry skill, an appropriate entry qualification, and a passion for teaching and training others. Upon successful completion of this course, youll be eligible to proceed to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training. Your QTLS is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. During the course, youll have the opportunity to develop the skills to play a full part in teaching and curriculum development. While you study youll focus on your particular subject specialist area, alongside general teaching in the lifelong learning sector.

General Eligibility

No prior teaching experience is needed. The course is particularly suitable if you have work experience in industry, business and administration, hair and beauty, social work, health service, uniformed services or armed forces.

In addition to the University’s general minimum entry requirements you must also:

• have either a HNC, CGLI Advanced, NVQ level 3/4 or recognised professional qualification

• be able to demonstrate appropriate work experience in the area you wish to teach

• be able to communicate in standard spoken and written English.

In addition you must also:

• provide an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances

• provide two satisfactory references

• complete a satisfactory interview

We also offer this course at professional graduate (honours) and postgraduate (masters) if you hold a degree (or recognised equivalent). Please contact us to discuss your options before making your application.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.