Skilled teachers make a difference to the lives of those they teach. This teacher training course is designed to enable you to become a qualified, passionate teacher of English in Secondary schools.

 

We encourage you to embrace the professional qualities and attributes that successful teachers need, including:

• the ability to inspire, engage and motivate learners in your subject
• a commitment to inclusion and your pupils’ wellbeing
• impeccable personal and professional conduct, and
• the ability to reflect on your own progress and continue to develop.

 

With our support, you’ll become an empathetic and skilled teaching professional who is responsive to the needs of all pupils. You’ll have a positive impact on those you teach – from the beginning of your training within schools.

 

Share your passion for English

Learn how to inspire, engage and motivate learners in English by creating classrooms full of rich and meaningful exchanges with language and literature. Become familiar with teaching methods that promote pupils' independence and pride, and encourage them to feel excited and challenged by the possibilities that English brings in shaping their lives.

 

In subject sessions we work together to explore key aspects of this core subject, focusing on ways to inspire a love of learning through dialogue, engaging activities and deep subject knowledge. We aim to create energised and enthused practitioners who consistently reflect on their practice to develop and improve. More, we aim to support the next generation of active professionals who will engage with, and make valuable contributions to, their subject communities.

 

Subject sessions are led not only by academic staff but a range of experts from the English teaching world. You’ll critically engage with research and learn a range of practical skills, including how to create a positive and supportive learning environment. You’ll develop strategies to help pupils overcome barriers to learning English.