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You’ll discover an array of learning and pedagogical models and how to apply them to your personal subject. Our modules cover multiple areas of knowledge within the post-14 sector ranging from theories of teaching to exploring inclusivity and contemporary issues in education.
You’ll analyse different perspectives on learning and pedagogy. You will also research and recommend practices that you can enact in your own classrooms. Through gaining a broad understanding of different teaching methods and practices, you’ll apply your newly acquired skills and experience to your professional context.
This course is available as a full-time or part-time route. The part-time route is for anyone employed as teachers of post-14 learners. The full-time route is for those who are not yet employed as teachers.
Take your teaching skills to the next level with our Certificate in Education. This course will provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of teaching, learning and assessment in the post-14 sector.
This course will develop your teaching skills and allow you to reflect on education practices. You’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification that enables you to teach in further, higher or adult education and training.
We are incredibly proud to announce that we were graded 'GOOD' in our most recent ITE Ofsted inspection (January 2023). The following aspects of practice were highlighted in the Ofsted report:
"Mentors set meaningful, individual targets for trainees to develop their teaching skills and to provide support to prepare trainees for their future roles."
"Mentors and department leaders ensure that trainees are fully embedded in the day-to-day work of the departments in which they work."
"Tutors and mentors encourage apprentices to explore and apply different learning theories in their teaching and to critique what works well and what does not. As a result, trainees select different approaches to teaching confidently and are unafraid to experiment in their classrooms to suit the needs of their learners."
We are committed to developing the local skills needed to support growth in West Yorkshire. This is seen in the huge range of subjects our students specialise in from traditional English and maths and vocational subjects like engineering and motor vehicle to tech growth areas like game design and E-sports. This breadth means that subject experts are teaching and developing skills for jobs and life in West Yorkshire.
This course is validated by Luminate Education Group
We are pleased to be able to announce the continuation of Further education (FE) initial teacher education (ITE) bursaries for the 2025 to 2026 academic year for skilled non-graduates as well as graduates who are training pre-service to teach high-priority shortage subjects in the FE sector in England.
The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for managing grant funding associated with school initial teacher training (ITT) courses.
The pre-service bursaries are a tax-free cash incentive paid to individual trainees while completing an approved Recognised FE ITE course eligible for student support 2025 to 2026 FE teaching qualification (Level 5 or above).
Bursaries are available in the following subjects and values:
• Mathematics £31,000
• Science (including chemistry, physics and biology) £31,000
• Engineering (and/or manufacturing) £31,000
• Computing £31,000
• SEND £15,000
• English (capped at 100 places) £10,000
If you're interested in applying to study Full-time, these applications must be submitted directly through our website via the following link:
If you're interested in applying to study part-time, these applications must be submitted directly through our website via the following link:
Modules may include:
As part of the Luminate Education Group we have access to an enormous variety of expertise across an incredibly broad spectrum. This allows for you to learn from experts in fields such as SEND, deprivation, inclusivity, equality and diversity as well as on operational topics like policy, curriculum design and Ofsted.
As part of University Centre Leeds you will have the opportunity to access and use the Digital Innovation Hub as well as specialist departmental equipment like the VR suites in business and sport.
Our recent Ofsted ITE inspection rated us as ‘Good’. This is something we are hugely proud of under the new framework and being the first college in the north of England to gain such a rating under the new framework. It spoke of the ambition of our curriculum as well as the meaningful experiences our trainees get as well as access to the range of opportunities and expertise offered by the Luminate Education Group such as the FE conference and the HE research festival where our trainees are invited to not only attend but to share their work and findings from their studies on the course.
This course will enable you to:
Our inclusive assessment methods reflect the modern educational landscape. They include:
TYPICAL OFFER
A Levels: 2xD grades which can be in any subject.
L3 Subject Specialist Qualification: Minimum of one level 3 qualification in the subject you wish to teach.
GCSE English: English Language grade 4 or above. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
GCSE Maths: Maths grade 4 or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.
International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.
Mature applicants: A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare or health and social care, GCSE English or equivalent minimum grade C. Alongside the additional entry requirements stated below.
RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).
Placements: Students will need approx. 10-15 hours a week, voluntary or paid placement in a suitable placement on-going throughout their study.
DBS: Students will also be required to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service process (DBS) prior to commencement on placement
Interview: A successful interview required.
References: Two references are required.
Students completing these programmes can progress on to routes such as the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, or onto degree level study.
Many of our trainees gain employment in the Luminate Education Group (LEG). Their experiences on placement allow for a clear demonstration of progress and teaching expertise which the host department do not want to let go. The time on placement also allows for a real and deep understanding of the ethos and culture of the department and the wider group. In taught university sessions we talk about finding a job and institution that matches your values and it is pleasing that for so many of our students they find that on placement. As a result, this very often translates into trainees gaining employment within that placement department. For example from our full time cohort in 21-22 10/17 got a job within the LEG. All of those were within their placement department.
Whilst we are proud of the pipeline of teachers to the LEG we are also pleased that our trainees gain employment at different educational institutions because it demonstrates that their training is recognised and respected outside of the group. Indeed 5 of our trainees from 22-23 are employed at 5 different institutions.
There is also the real potential to progress into paid employment in the placement organisation or other Further Education institutions.
For the latest version of the programme specifications for this course please click here.
For the latest version of the Leeds City College regulations please click here.
An enhanced DBS is required for the course. This costs £38 and where necessary we will pay this for you.
An essential part of the course is the placement element. On the full time course you will be expected to attend placement three days a week and your course for the remaining two days. Travel costs may apply. We try wherever possible to place you within a certain radius, however due to specialisms this may not be possible.
Applications are open for 2025 entry.
To apply directly to study at University Centre Leeds as an international applicant, please see the direct apply link further up this page or visit our 'How to apply' page and complete the steps.
You can also apply through UCAS.
For more information please visit our 'How to apply' page.
Course fees for Undergraduates are £14,000 (GBP)
Scholarship available £3,000 (GBP) all courses.
For more information about fees and scholarships, please click here.
Please see our entry requirements page for additional requirements as an international student
International students will study 5 additional hours on top of the regular timetable.
For more information about visa and immigration, please click here.
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