If you have a passion for early years, this course is perfect for you. Trainees will complete placements in Reception and Key Stage 1, receiving specialist training in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.

Course code: Y584

For full details and application information visit: Primary (3-7) (Y584) with Rivers Teaching Alliance - Find teacher training courses - GOV.UK

This course provides training in the primary phase National Curriculum subjects, focusing on mathematics, English, and science. You’ll also study religious education, history, geography, art, music, design and technology, and PE.

Course code: 2XMF

For full details and application information visit: Primary (5-11) (2XMF) with Rivers Teaching Alliance - Find teacher training courses - GOV.UK

Primary PGCE is an opportunity to train as a PE specialist in the primary phase. It will fully equip you to make a real difference in children’s lives through varied school placements, interactive subject sessions and tailored support.

Course code: 2XMF

For full details and application information visit: Primary with physical education (J868) with Rivers Teaching Alliance - Find teacher training courses - GOV.UK

You will train to be a teacher in the primary phase with a specialism in Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion. During the course, you will develop a deeper understanding and knowledge of working with children with disabilities within mainstream and special schools or specialist provision settings.

Course code: M013

For full details and application information visit: Primary (SEND) (M013) with Rivers Teaching Alliance - Find teacher training courses - GOV.UK

• Honours degree (normally 2:2 or higher) from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification. Applicants with a 3rd-class degree will be considered on an individual basis.
• All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English language or English literature, mathematics and science (applicants must have these qualifications by the start of the course). Alternatively, we offer an equivalency test if you don’t have the required GCSE grade to apply for our courses. Trainees who begin courses before providing evidence of the required GCSE standard (or equivalent) will not be eligible for financial incentives, such as bursaries or grants until they achieve the required standard.

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Initial teacher training (ITT): criteria and supporting advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• An Enhanced DBS check. You will be sent details of how to apply for your DBS in the summer term. You will need to pay for this.  You may already be part of the DBS update service. Find out about the update service here. As part of the DBS process, you will be checked against the Children’s Barred List.
• A check against the Prohibition List.
• If you have lived, studied or worked overseas for three months or more in the last five years a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country of residence will be required. Further information and guidance associated with additional costs is available from the Home Office.
• An online occupational health check. All those on a teacher training programme must be certified as meeting national requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach, as set by the Department for Education.
• International students: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.