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The Level 1 course is appropriate for those who don’t have experience in working in primary schools and would like to learn more about the teaching assistant role. If you are already working in a school, even as a midday assistant, you can start from the Level 2 Teaching Assistant course.

You will have to complete at least a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport to be able to work in a school. If you would like to become a PE teacher, you will need to complete a relevant degree and then follow one of the teaching training routes.  

It is certainly one way of becoming an A level teacher, as some further education colleges (like New City College) have A level provision. Some people choose to do a secondary PGCE which means they are also qualified to teach in schools with 6th forms, and in 6th form colleges which are slightly different. Come to one of our open events and we can talk through your options. 

If you want to work with learners aged 14+ in colleges like ours, and have the chance to teach adults as well as young people who have just left school then the FE PGCE gives you a wide range of options. However, if you want to keep your options open to work in schools as well then consider the secondary PGCE. You are qualified to work in FE colleges with a secondary PGCE. You are not qualified to work in schools with an FE PGCE, although there may be some exceptions (e.g. academy trusts) 

You are fully qualified to work in FE without QTS. There is a further education version of QTS called QTLS accredited through the Society for Education and Training (SET). At New City College we support our staff to gain QTLS. 

Having GCSE maths is not essential to take our teacher training courses, but it is essential for getting QTLS once you complete the course, and also for some of the bursary funding that is available, so you should certainly take your GCSE at some point. In the meantime, come and talk to us about the Multiply courses which can help you with number skills for your career path, as well as about the best teacher training course for you. 

Our Level 3 Award in Education and Training course runs one morning a week or one evening a week. Our Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training course runs one evening a week

We do not currently run any weekend courses, although we are considering this.

If you would you like to become a primary school teacher, you can apply for our L5 Foundation Degree in Education Studies for teaching assistants. You can then progress to our L6 BA in Education and Professional Practice top up. This would give you a full BA and will help you to apply for any of the available teaching routes. 

If you want to work with learners aged 14+ in colleges like ours and have the chance to teach adults as well as young people who have just left school, then the FE PGCE gives you a wide range of options. However, if you want to keep your options open to work in schools as well then consider the secondary PGCE. You are qualified to work in FE colleges with a secondary PGCE. You are not qualified to work in schools with an FE PGCE, although there may be some exceptions (e.g. academy trusts) 

Yes, you can apply for the Level 5 Foundation Degree in Education Studies for Teaching Assistants. Please look at our website or come to our Open Event to help you with your application. 

Come and talk to us, we will be able to help you with this. You will have to NARIC your MBA to find the equivalent course here in the UK and you will need your GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. You can then apply for the Level 7 PGCE or the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. 

Yes, you can apply for the Level 5 Foundation Degree in Education Studies for Teaching Assistants. Please look at our website or come to our Open Event to help you with your application. 

A Level 2 or Level 3 course in Early Years and Childcare. Please look at our website to find out more about our Childcare courses. 

The PGCE course combines theory and practice. You will be in college for 2 days per week where you will become aware of the main learning and teaching theories, of assessment principles and the importance of differentiated learning. You will also be 2 days in placement where you will shadow experienced teachers and start teaching your own classes. For further information, please look at our website.  

You can apply for our Level 5 Foundation Degree in Education Studies for Teaching Assistants. It would be good to start working as a teaching assistant to develop your knowledge and skills. 

You will be able to apply for student loan. If you are eligible, the loan can cover your course fees and you might be able to get a maintenance loan depending on your circumstances. You might be able to receive a bursary, but it depends on your subject area and qualifications.  

No, the PGCE is for those who don’t have any experience. We will help you develop your teaching practice during the course.  

Yes, we would like to see prove of your coaching experience.  

You will have to complete a degree in your subject area and then complete your PGCE for secondary. This would help you to become qualified teacher and work in secondary schools.  

The Foundation degree is the first two years of a degree while QTS is the qualified teacher status. You first need to gain a full degree in education, then complete your teaching training year and then you will gain your qualified teacher status.  

It is recommended to get a specific teaching qualification. You will need to be considered qualified teacher to be able to teach A Levels.