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Teacher training

If you’re looking for a lifelong, rewarding and exciting career that will inspire our next generation, why not train to become a teacher?

Our exceptional training experience aims to prepare you for entry into the teaching profession, developing your expertise in teaching children of all school ages.

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UoG offers students an exceptional teacher training experience.

Train to teach with UoG

  • You’ll gain experience in up to 4 local schools
  • No school experience necessary to apply
  • Both PGCE Primary and Secondary courses qualify you to teach in 1 year
  • Bed (Hons) Primary Education with QTS qualifies you in 3 years
  • Shape your career in education with personalised support on our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses
  • Qualify and start on a minimum starting salary of £30k
  • UoG alumni receive a 15% loyalty discount off tuition fees*
  • Take a look at our range of teacher training courses

*Terms apply.

PGCE student teaching a class
Teacher with lanyard holding books in classroom

Bursaries for teacher training

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced its financial support for PGCE Secondary students (subject to eligibility) during the 2025-26 year:

  • £5,000 for English
  • £29,000 for Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
  • £26,000 for Biology, Geography
  • £10,000 for Art and Design

Primary and secondary education course options at UoG

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