Transform your enthusiasm for design and technology into practical teaching skills. With school placements, tutor support and a graduated induction programme, our trainees are well prepared for teaching in secondary education, and have an excellent record of obtaining first teaching posts. Our full-time, one year PGCE programme will give you the training and support needed to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to begin your professional teaching career.

Key features

- Draw upon your own expertise in design and technology, and extend your own subject knowledge and understanding.
- Build your confidence and gain practical teaching experience, with two main placements in local secondary schools and shorter visits to primary schools.
- Access a range of bursary and funding options to help ensure you’re able to focus on your studies and placements.
- Benefit from support throughout your training from both your faculty tutor and school mentors.
- Stand out as a subject specialist with the knowledge, personal qualities and standards of professional competence necessary to stimulate the imagination of children and to maintain and improve standards in schools.
- Learn about the latest curriculum developments, issues and innovations.
- Deepen your understanding of teaching, and learn about the opportunities for continued professional development and the relationship between educators and society.
- Make use of the latest technologies and developments in teaching and gain experience in developing multimedia resources for your subject.
- Hone your CV, interview and job application skills and attend events that will introduce you to potential employers.
- Leave with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to begin your career teaching design and technology to children of all abilities from ages 11–18.
- Take advantage of free teacher training support from the Department for Education’s Premier Plus programme.