Are you currently working in teaching? This course is ideal if you are currently a teaching assistant and would like to develop your career further so that you can progress onto a work-based or postgraduate route into teaching.Our programme offers both a full- and part-time programme of academic study in order to develop skills and knowledge in early years, primary, secondary, FE or adult education.This programme links theory and practice in order to make informed, critical and independent judgements in preparation for diverse roles within educational settings.The course also aims to develop your confidence to be adaptable, creative and inspiring, reflective learning and teaching practitioners. You also develop your study, critical and research skills to prepare you to study at a higher level.

The course is delivered within the Margaret McMillan School of Education, in the heart of a thriving Further Education College and our team provide a supportive learning and teaching environment. If you’re currently working in a school or educational setting, this course will allow you to progress your career towards Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) following successful completion of the foundation degree and a top-up year to achieve a full degree. Specialist staff, external speakers and a range of stimulating teaching and learning strategies will ensure you have a quality student experience. Throughout the course, you will be supported so that you can progress into your chosen vocational area and/or further post-graduate study.