Initial Teacher Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon do I spend time in a school?
 
Do I spend more time in school or university?
 
Where will I be based when in university?
 
What is the likelihood of employment after finishing my teacher training year?
 
What can I expect from a school that is in partnership with the University of Nottingham?
 
Who supports me through my training year?
 
Why is the PGCE qualification, which is part of all University of Nottingham ITE routes, important?
 
How do you organise school placements?
 
What are the closing dates for applications?
 
How do I know if I will be a good teacher?
 
How do you support students from diverse backgrounds?
 
Can I be successful if I have caring responsibilities?
 
Is it harder to train to be a teacher if I am older?
 
I am particularly interested in special educational needs, can I pursue this whilst on course?
 
I am particularly interested in mental health, can I pursue this whilst on course?
 

What do I do if I have concerns about my course?  What process and procedures do you have to support me?

 

  

School of Education

University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
Nottingham, NG8 1BB

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