Trainees on our PGCE hub-based (previously school-direct) programme join us having worked in a variety of different and unrelated careers and having completed all sorts of undergraduate degrees before choosing to train to teach.
Whether they’ve come straight from completing a degree or worked in industry for some years they all have one thing in common... a passion for inspiring the next generation of learners.
Trainee teachers on the PGCE hub-based programme share their experience of the course.
Trainee of PGCE School Direct teacher training shares her experience
Phoebe has loved training to teach in a school environment and learning from qualified teachers.
Trainee teacher shares her experience of the PGCE school direct programme
Starting out as a nanny, Megan chose the PGCE school direct route to get straight into the classroom. She shares her experience of the course.
Reason for wanting to teach and why the School Direct route is the best option.
Trainee Teacher on the Rivers Teaching Alliance PGCE School Direct programme, shares his reason for wanting to teach and why he chose the 1-year school-based option.
Stay at home mum to trainee teacher on PGCE School Direct
Stay-at-home mum explains why, as a mature student, she chose the PGCE School Direct route and how the course has prepared her for a career as a primary school teacher.
Year 4 ECT teacher and former PGCE School Direct trainee shares her experience of the course.
Chloe's passion for teaching began at an early age, she was a swimming instructor and residential care worker before deciding to train to teach with the Rivers Teaching Alliance. She shares her experience of the School Direct programme.
