Reach Teacher Training
Our training options for primary and secondary
Our teacher training helps you become the best teacher you can be, with mentoring and support every step of the way. Watch our video to find out more.
How does the Reach Teacher Training programme work?
Schools Centred Initial Teacher Training
Each week you’ll spend four days in your main placement school: inspiring students, learning from colleagues, and gaining valuable experience. On the fifth day, you will receive world-class training.
QTS and optional PGCE
Across the year, every trainee works towards gaining Qualified Teacher Status and all trainees will have the option of also working towards a PGCE with the University of Exeter (hybrid model of remote learning and UOE staff visiting Reach).
Course costs
Currently, completing the QTS only route costs £8,535 and the QTS with PGCE costs £9,535. These tuition fees can be paid using Student Finance for those that are eligible.
Innovative approach
We use a system of deliberate practice to enable trainees to make rapid progress. We use outstanding practitioners from across our network as mentors and to deliver guest lectures on their area of specialism.
Community drive
Our trainees are fully embedded in the school and broader community to deeply ground their practice. We firmly believe that cultivating strong relations with students, staff and families is crucial.
Core requirements
To complete Teacher Training, you also need to:
- Have a grade C or above in Maths and English language GCSE;
- Hold (or will hold) an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
To train as a Primary Teacher you must also have a grade C or above in science GCSE. To be a secondary teacher, you must ideally have a degree strongly related to the subject that you wish to teach (failing this, a related A-Level or equivalent may be considered in special circumstances e.g. if you wish to teach Maths but your degree is in economics, you would normally be required to have a Maths A-Level).
Welfare and diversity
Reach Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and offers are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
At Reach, we actively promote, celebrate and support all aspects of a pupil’s identity. As part of that, we will proactively speak out against any discrimination that may impact a child being able to feel comfortable with all aspects of themselves and safe within the school community. The same is true for the wider community. We know that celebrating diversity and challenging discrimination is work that is never finished.
Find out where you fit in…
We are on a mission to provide children with the skills, attributes and academic qualifications to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity. Everyone has an important part to play!