female trainee teacher helps a young student choose pencils in a classroom setting

Train to Teach

Inspire the next generation

If you’re considering a teaching career, Staffordshire University is an excellent place to start your journey. We’ve been training teachers for over 20 years, and you can find Staffs graduates teaching in schools and colleges across Staffordshire and beyond. 

Work with a range of experts

We have extensive links and partnerships

Hands-on training

You’ll spend at least 120 days working in two schools

Become part of our Institute of Education

Our staff are research-active and experts in school support

The 4 Cs of Teacher Training

At Staffordshire University we want to create teachers that love what they do and want to make a difference in their careers. That’s why our focus is on creating teachers that are:

  • Passionate and resilient with a love for learning and the connected curriculum.
  • Critically reflective, curious and daring.
  • Confident researchers that use their findings to inform their practice and the practice of others.
  • Community centred, informed practitioners who take responsibility for the importance of community, centred within their role in the classroom and through their impact on children’s lives.

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My favourite thing about studying my PGCE with Staffs is the amount of time you spend in the school. You spend the time as a teacher.

Bethany Porter

Register your interest

If you're interested in the Train to Teach scheme at Staffordshire University, contact our Institute of Education.

Contact the Institute of Education

Get in touch with us for more information about kick-starting your career in teaching.

The PGCE team are friendly, supportive and at the forefront of educational research."

Billy Goldstraw - Secondary Biology PGCE

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021