This course prepares you for work with learners in the post-compulsory education and training sector. This includes further education colleges, adult and community education, sixth form centres, prison education and training organisations. The age of the students you will teach will range from 16 years to post retirement age.
• Applications are invited from both graduates and non-graduates. • For graduates, a 2:1 degree or above is desirable, but not essential, or a recognised equivalent, in a relevant subject area. If you are offering a vocational subject you are normally expected also to demonstrate that you have some relevant vocational experience. • For non-graduates, experience in a vocational area, or experience of working in a teaching or training environment is needed or a Level 3 qualification. • Mathematics and English language GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, are desirable, but not essential • Enhanced DBS check required as appropriate • An interview is required for this course
The second year of the programme focuses on ways in which tutors can enrich the learning experience of students and also include elements of practical active research. Three modules will be completed during the second year: • Practice-based Research (20 credits) • Literacies for Learning (20 credits) • Extending Professional Practice ** (20 credits) **A further 70 hours (minimum) of teaching experience will be completed in the second year.
Assessment includes assignments based on lesson planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation, course design and small scale research. There are no formal examinations. Assessment of professional practice is via a series of observations and assessments and the compilation of a professional development portfolio.
Successful completion will gain a teaching qualifaction, along with a range of teaching skills and techniques.
01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026