Teacher education
We offer teacher training courses for professionals working with children and young people and are one of the largest providers of teacher education in the country. Our teacher training includes PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) courses and spans primary and early years education, secondary education, and post compulsory education and training.
We have an excellent reputation for quality, and recent Ofsted reports have continued to recognise the high standard of our teaching courses. Many of our teacher training courses and research projects are linked with the Training and Development Agency for Schools. We also have strong partnerships with over 600 local and regional schools and colleges.
Our PGCE and QTS teacher training graduates have been extremely successful in gaining teaching posts.
Find out why our teaching placements are unique and highly praised by Ofsted.
Watch videos of trainee teachers and mentors talking about teaching placements.
Helping you to secure a teaching job after your teacher training
Hear what local pupils think about becoming a great teacher.
Read about the professional associations and organisations we have developed close links with.
Read about our teacher education research themes and specialisms.
Visit the Department of Teacher Education website to view profiles of the staff who teach in this subject area.
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Train for a career as a creative and reflective primary teacher on a course that is offered in partnership with local and regional primary schools. You are trained by staff who work closely with schools, who are involved in national developments in primary education and are authors of key primary education textbooks. This means your coursework is... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code X120
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This course is for graduates and equips you with the skills needed for the challenging task of teaching in a primary school. It develops your knowledge, skills and enthusiasm needed to motivate children’s learning.We emphasise the core subjects of • English • mathematics • science • information and communication technology. This course is designed... More information
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Full-time
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Prepare for a career teaching in early years settings such as in nursery, infant and primary schools on this Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) awarding course.You build your understanding of early years education, and all areas of foundation and Key Stage 1 curriculum teaching. You develop your knowledge of teaching and learning in the early years,... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code X110
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This course equips those graduates with a good honours degree with the skills needed for the demanding task of teaching in nursery and infant schools. It develops the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm you need to motivate young children’s learning.You study the core subjects of • English • mathematics • science • information and communication... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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This course gives you the qualification you need to teach in the area of post-16 education and training (previously known as post-compulsory education and training). It is suitable whether you are new to teaching and need us to find you a placement or whether you are already working as a teacher or trainer and want to become qualified. The course... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time, Part-time
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This course is for experienced in-service teachers of TESOL who wish to gain a postgraduate qualification. Participants work as part of an international community of teachers via on-line discussion.This course improves your ability to• evaluate critically areas of the TESOL profession’s theory and practice • extend your knowledge and understanding... More information
This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach physical education (PE) in secondary schools and post-16 colleges.On the course you• enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills• learn how to teach PE• learn about the wider role of teachers in school • gain knowledge about schools... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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This course offers you flexible professional and personal development opportunities. It is ideal if you are a teacher, either experienced or recently qualified, or another educational practitioner working in • an educational setting • a role supporting some aspect of learning • an education care role.The course is practice-oriented so your work is... More information
Postgraduate
Part-time
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This course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It will appeal if you are a higher level teaching assistant or other teaching assistant and you have a foundation degree. The course gives you the skills and knowledge to be an effective teacher. You study the teaching of English, mathematics and science as well as developing your own subject... More information
There’s currently a shortage of maths teachers in the UK. This shortage means that newly qualified mathematics teachers tend to find it easier to secure their first job. Maths is so crucial to every aspect of life that there’s a very fulfilling challenge in helping people gain confidence in the subject. Mathematics is a priority subject, so you... More information
This course is for UK and international graduates with no or limited professional teaching experience who plan to follow or develop a career in English language teaching.Through this course you become an informed, inquiring and confident teacher through reflective engagement with your learning and teaching over the year.You gain critical and... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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This course gives you the qualification you need to teach in the area of post-16 education and training, previously known as post-compulsory education and training (PCET). It is suitable whether you are new to teaching and need us to find you a placement or if you are already working as a teacher or trainer and want to become qualified.The... More information
These secondary teacher training courses lead to qualified teacher status (QTS) and equip you to teach English in secondary schools and post-16 colleges.On the courses you• enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills• learn how to teach English• learn about the wider role of teachers in school• gain knowledge about schools and the... More information
As a qualified maths teacher you will be in a position to take advantage of a current shortage of trained professionals in this subject area. You benefit from the course’s strong partnerships with secondary schools in the area and many of graduates find employment in their placement schools.Over the three years your time is balanced between... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code XG11
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This course is an initial teaching qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It is validated by Trinity College London and leads to the award of the Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL. The course combines 10-weeks of distance learning academic study and five weeks of intensive class-based study during the... More information
Other
Full-time, Distance learning
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This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach citizenship in secondary schools.This is a relatively new subject in the school curriculum. It aims to teach pupils to be informed, critical and active citizens. On the course you• enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills• learn... More information
If you would like to share your enthusiasm for the life sciences with others – and you enjoy working with children and young people – then this is the course for you.Biology is one of the priority subjects which means that you could be eligible for a tax free bursary depending on your degree class.What you achieve on this PGCE courseThis course... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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This course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It will appeal if you are a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) or other teaching assistant and you have a foundation degree. The course gives you the skills and knowledge to be an effective teacher. You study the teaching of English, mathematics and science as well as developing your own... More information
This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach food technology.On the course you• enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills• learn how to teach food technology • learn about the wider role of teachers in school • gain knowledge about schools and the education system• apply your... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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If you’d like to teach design and technology in secondary schools, but need to brush up on your skills before you start your teacher-training, we can help. This two year route helps you develop the skills you need to be a successful teacher of pupils of all abilities, strengthening both your design, technology and manufacturing skills as well as... More information
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Full-time
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This course is suitable if you • have experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages• wish to specialise and gain a qualification in teaching English for academic purposes (EAP)EAP is taught to international students studying or preparing for study at university in the UK and overseas.Core areas include • the differences between... More information
We aim this course at teachers of English as a second language who have two to three years of relevant teaching experience. The qualification is for those seeking to further their careers by gaining access to more senior TESOL posts worldwide. Our TESOL Centre is accredited by the British Council’s English in Britain Accreditation Scheme (EiBAS).... More information
This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach business education in secondary schools and post-16 colleges. On the course you• enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills• learn how to teach business education • learn about the wider role of teachers in school • gain knowledge... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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The current shortage of modern-language teachers makes this a great choice of subject to teach at secondary-school level and beyond. Modern languages are a priority subject, so having the skills to enthuse and motivate others in French, German or Spanish will make it easier for you to find a job when you graduate. You may even be eligible for a... More information
This course has been developed for those who are currently working as special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs). You learn to lead, develop and evaluate inclusive cultures, systems and approaches to education. These new skills help you to make a difference in your school and to the wellbeing, participation and achievement of children and... More information
If you want to teach design and technology in secondary schools, this course is for you. You train using state-of-the-art facilities in a teaching subject that is popular with GCSE and A level pupils, and where there is a shortage of qualified teachers.Your studies involve• subject-based study at degree level in the areas of design, technology and... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code XW12
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If you’d like to share your enthusiasm for chemistry with others, and even encourage some to take it up as a career, this course is for you. Chemistry teachers are in high demand, so the job prospects when you qualify are very good. And since chemistry is a priority subject, you could be eligible for a tax-free bursary of up to £20,000.What you... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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If you have relevant qualifications or academic credit and want to teach science in secondary schools, this course is designed for you. You teach in a subject area where there is a shortage of qualified science teachers and a need for graduates with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).The course includes• two years of science and education-based study... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code XFC0
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This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach design and technology with a focus on textiles in secondary schools.On the course you• enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills • learn how to teach textiles • learn about the wider role of teachers in school • gain knowledge... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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If you are a bit rusty or don’t have all the qualifications to begin postgraduate teacher training right away, this short course helps you top up your subject knowledge in aspects of the current secondary school (11-18) mathematics curriculum. It ensures that your maths knowledge and skills are appropriate for teaching the 11-16 curriculum, and... More information
Other
Part-time, Short course
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This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach computer science in secondary schools.On the course you• learn how to teach computer science across Key Stages 3 and 4• understand different techniques and approaches to behaviour management• learn how to plan lessons and assess student work•... More information
This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach design and technology in secondary schools and post-16 colleges.On the course you• enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills• learn how to teach design and technology • learn about the wider role of teachers in school • gain... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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If you are enthusiastic about maths and would like to teach it but don’t have all the qualifications to begin our maths PGCE, this course is the ideal stepping stone. This full time one-year (36-week), DfE Teaching Agency approved, subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course helps you to deepen your knowledge so that you are ready to train to teach... More information
If you find physics fascinating and think you could persuade other people to think the same way – and you are interested in working with children and young people – then this course is for you. Good physics teachers are in great demand and there are lots of opportunities for newly qualified physics teacher. Physics is now considered a priority... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time
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This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach religious education (RE) in secondary schools.On the course you• enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills• learn how to teach RE • learn about the wider role of teachers in school • gain knowledge about schools and the education... More information
If you would really like to teach science but don’t have all the qualifications required to study one of our PGCE courses, the DipHE Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) in Physics or Chemistry could be the answer. This is a full-time (36-week) course for graduates who need to deepen their knowledge in order to train to teach chemistry or physics.... More information
If you are currently in a position of responsibility in education or would like to take on leadership roles, this course is designed for you. It has been developed to improve your effectiveness as a manager, by helping you to think through wider strategic and ethical issues, whilst also developing your leadership skills. It acts as a valuable tool... More information
This course is for mathematics teachers working in all educational sectors including • primary • secondary • learning and skills. Increasingly both government and schools recognise the importance of mathematics teachers having subject-specific masters qualifications.You develop an in depth understanding of the key issues in mathematics education... More information
This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach engineering and design and technology in secondary schools and post-16 colleges.On the course you• enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills• learn how to teach engineering and design and technology • learn about the wider role of... More information
This course is for people with some existing academic credit who want to teach design and technology in secondary schools.If you have industrial experience, or you have completed HND type training or the first year of a relevant degree, this course provides an efficient route into teaching. It is a shortened degree, allowing you to build on your... More information
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code XWC2
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This course develops your personal capability, improves your subject knowledge and furthers your career towards subject leadership.We designed the first year to help you achieve the PgCert in Design and Technology Education.The course reflects the dynamic and rapidly changing design and technology curriculum in schools. It enhances your vision and... More information
Postgraduate
Part-time
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This Spanish enhancement course prepares you to start training as a modern language teacher. It is suitable if you are proficient in a language other than Spanish and want to offer a second language, or you have some Spanish, but want to increase your confidence to teach it in schools. Learn in a variety of ways and settingsLessons are taught at... More information
Postgraduate
Full-time, Short course
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This course is for you if you are engaged in a formal mentoring or coaching relationship in the field of education. Your learning is usually in the context of your workplace but the focus can also be on your personal experience.The style of this course is practice-orientated and develops your skills in mentoring and coaching. You create a personal... More information
This course is suitable if you have responsibility for leading and managing professional learning in your setting.It gives you professional and personal development opportunities so that you are equipped to influence professional development practice and policy in your current or future leadership contexts. The style is practice-orientated and... More information
This subject knowledge enhancement course prepares you to start training as a secondary computing teacher. It will boost your experience and knowledge of the software used in schools and refresh or develop your programming skills. You will gain an understanding of the direction for the current secondary school (11-18) computing curriculum.If you... More information
We offer award-bearing/accredited continuing professional development and in-service training (INSET) in design and technology education.We are a regional support centre for the Digital Design and Technology (DDT) initiative in Yorkshire and Humberside. DDT is a national initiative, funded through the Design and Technology Association with the aim... More information
This course is for you if you are engaged in a formal mentoring or coaching relationship in the early years field. Your learning is usually in the context of your workplace but the focus can also be on your personal experience.The style of this course is practice-orientated and develops your skills in mentoring and coaching. You create a personal... More information
This course is for teachers whose highest qualification in mathematics does not exceed A level and who have not undertaken initial teacher training in secondary mathematics.It enables you to teach mathematics effectively with enthusiasm and confidence to learners aged 11-19. You improve your mathematics knowledge and teaching skills.Successfully... More information
If you would like to teach design and technology or engineering, but need to brush up on your skills before you start your teacher-training, we can help. This short course helps you top up your subject knowledge in aspects of the current secondary school (11-18) design and technology curriculum. Its stimulating combination of creative, practical... More information
This course is specifically designed for teaching assistants and other support staff from a range of settings.It helps you prepare for assessment leading to the award of HLTA status. You may be working in any phase, from early years through to secondary, in special schools or units. In some cases you may be working in non-standard educational... More information
The Government aims to improve outcomes for children, families and communities by improving the Children and Young People’s Workforce. We developed these courses in response to these aims.National organisations including the Department for Education are encouraging development of the workforce through to foundation degree level and on to honours... More information
Undergraduate
Part-time
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This course is for you if you are a graduate currently involved in working with people who are on the autism spectrum or if you are coming to this course from a personal perspective as an individual with autism, a parent or carer.The course focuses on how autism is considered in terms of theory, research and practice. You reflect on how autism... More information
Postgraduate
Part-time
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This course provides a broad, multidisciplinary study of physical education and school sport. It is an ideal course for those considering a career as a physical education (PE) teacher, or working in the wider area of school sport provision and development, and the wider education sector.You develop your knowledge and understanding of • the... More information
Undergraduate
Part-time
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The aim of this course is to enable you to progress and build on your foundation degree in Early Years or other relevant level 5 qualification that has an early years focus in order to meet the needs for early years practitioners to be educated to degree level. It is designed for early years practioners and professionals with significant... More information
Undergraduate
Part-time
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This course is not currently running. For more information, please contact p.j.smith@shu.ac.uk or you may be interested in our BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education and QTS (three year route).
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code XG1C
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This course does not run every year, for more info please contact suzanne.brown@shu.ac.uk. You may also be interested in applying for the BSc (Honours) Science with Education and Qualified Teacher Status (Three Year Route)
Undergraduate
Full-time
UCAS code X1F0
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This course is no longer running. You may be interested in the CertEd Post-compulsory Education and Training (with optional ESOL or literacy or numeracy specialist routes)
This course has been split into three separate subject specific strands. Each course prepares you to become a science teacher but with a named specialist area of expertise. • PGCE Secondary Science (Physics)• PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry)• PGCE Secondary Science (Biology)
This course is no longer running
This course has been replaced by a new two year full-time study route progressing through a one year Subject Knowledge Enhancement course (SKE) followed by a one year PGCE course. Year one is a 36 week course designed to develop your mathematics subject knowledge and understanding up to a secure enough level to enter a one year PGCE course. Year...
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Great teacher training placements

'The most important element of teaching that my pupils have taught me is how to differentiate and make learning accessible to all and on an individual level.'
Laura Scales, trainee teacher
We believe that teaching is all about the learner. That's why we've invested heavily in building a great network of teacher-training placements.
A unique approach to placements
We provide our trainee teachers with two contrasting placements, providing access to a wide range of different learners. This furnishes them with the practical skills and experience they need to manage behaviour and control the classroom; it also provides the opportunity to refine their teaching styles.
Support while on placement
In 2010, Ofsted commented on the 'exceptional quality of senior mentor coordinators' at Sheffield Hallam. We pride ourselves on the outstanding levels of support we offer to our trainee teachers while on placement. The support you receive may differ, depending on your route into teaching, but usually consists of University tutors, trained mentors in each placement context, your course peers and other educational professionals.
Mutually beneficial placements
We work with our placement partners to our mutual advantage
• they provide superb placement opportunities for our trainee teachers
• they help us with the development of our courses, so that they're always up to date and practically relevant
• they enable our students to put into practice the latest research and innovative teaching practices
Watch videos of our students of our students talking about their teaching placements.
Amy Bagnall (2:39)
Hear about the types of support we provide for you on teaching placements.
Laura Scales (2:07)
Hear how our teaching placements help you to put learning into practice.
Beccy Buck (1:21)
One of our mentor co-ordinators talks about what it takes to make a great teacher.
More videos
Amy Bagnall (2:39)
Hear about the types of support we provide for you on teaching placements.
Laura Scales (2:07)
Hear how our teaching placements help you to put learning into practice.
Beccy Buck (1:21)
One of our mentor co-ordinators talks about what it takes to make a great teacher.
Career prospects for trainee teachers

96% of trainee teachers are working or in further study within six months of completing their courses.
At Sheffield Hallam University, we work hard to prepare our trainee teachers for a great job after graduating and for a really rewarding long-term teaching career. Because of the high standard of our training and our great reputation for producing fantastic teachers, our students enjoy excellent prospects on graduation.
Fast-track careers
Our graduate teachers have a strong track record of progressing into more senior positions of responsibility, sometimes within as little as a year of graduating.
Sought-after skills and experience
Our unique approach to teaching practice and placements means that our graduates have superb classroom experience – which makes them very attractive to potential employers. Plus, our students benefit from the highest quality

'Trainees gain the confidence to quickly take on subject leadership, and gain promotion often at the end of their induction year' (Ofsted, 2010).
research and innovative practice, which means they graduate with a high standard of teaching ability.
Careers and employment
We offer a wide range of support services for students both while they're with us to develop their employability and career-management skills and when they're looking for a job after graduation.
Services include
• experienced careers advisers
• a programme of careers-related events including recruitment fairs and employer presentations
• netWORK, which advertises hundreds of graduate vacancies online
• Impact, our career coaching and employer mentoring scheme
• an international students' job club
Here's what a group of year 10 and 11 pupils think about great teaching.
'If you can tell that a teacher cares about the subject they're teaching and cares about the students, then the students are more likely to learn and listen to them. They give you respect and we give it back'
Here's what a group of year 10 and 11 pupils think about great teaching.
'Everyone's got different learning styles so teachers have to adapt to how people learn best'
Here's what a group of year 10 and 11 pupils think about great teaching.
'There's different techniques you can use. There's a variety that kids can benefit from. If I was a teacher I'd want to not just stick to one style of teaching. I'd do lots of different methods'
Here's what a group of year 10 and 11 pupils think about great teaching.
'You've got to have that practical element to teaching as well as words. It's a different side of teaching that kids don't expect'
Here's what a group of year 10 and 11 pupils think about great teaching.
'Trainee teachers bring a new style to it. Bringing something new really brightens it up and makes a good change'
Here's what a group of year 10 and 11 pupils think about great teaching.
'If a teacher's not in the job to teach and interact with the kids then they're in the wrong job'
Professional links
We work with the following professional associations
• Standards Verification UK
• Lifelong Learning UK
• Department for Children, Schools and Families
• Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
• Association for Science Education
• Design and Technology Association
• Geographical Association
• Training and Development Agency for schools
We also work with local, regional and national organisations. They provide us with additional placement options, and also feed into course development. This ensures we are meeting the needs of a wide range of teaching professionals. They include
• Sheffield College
• Chesterfield College
• North Nottinghamshire College
• Yemeni Economic and Training Centre
• South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
• Carter and Carter
• Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust
• Showroom Cinema
• Development Education Centre (South Yorkshire)
Teacher education research
We offer research degrees in education, full details of which are on our Graduate School web pages. Current research themes are
• education policy studies
• leadership and management in education
• pedagogy and new technologies
• social inclusion
• education and disability
• autism
• early years education
• language and literacy in education
• mathematics education
• higher education
• TESOL
These themes, and any other emerging ones, are co-ordinated through the Education Research Network.
The Centre for Education and Inclusion Research
The Centre for Education and Inclusion Research is an amalgamation of former Centre for Education Research and the Centre for Social Inclusion. It has research specialisms in
• education and skills
• children and young people
• inclusion
• communities
• lifelong learning
Staff profiles
Visit the Department of Teacher Education website to view profiles of the staff who teach in this subject area.








