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At East Lancashire UC, our teacher training programmes are designed for those looking to teach across FE and HE settings, giving you the pedagogical grounding and professional qualification to do it with confidence.
You will develop a solid understanding of how post-14 and adult learners learn, how to plan and deliver effective sessions and how to assess and support students across a range of educational environments.
Whether you are new to teaching or looking to formalise experience you have already built in the classroom, our programmes are designed to support your next step.
Our programmes give you the academic framework and recognised qualification that a career in FE and HE teaching requires.
How good are teaching staff at explaining things? – 97.1%
How often is the course intellectually stimulating? – 94.1%
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning? – 90.9%
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs? – 93.9%
The application process begins with an online application via the website
What we want to learn about you:
What to expect:
If successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer, pending placement and mentor being secured.
A short, observed teaching activity carried out by:
Before you start, you’ll complete:
The tutors delivering our teacher training programmes have taught in further and higher education themselves, bringing firsthand knowledge of what it means to engage a post-14 or adult learner and make a subject come alive.
That experience shapes everything from how they introduce pedagogical theory to the practical feedback they give on your teaching sessions. You will learn from people who have navigated the same environments you are preparing to enter.
They are committed to your development as both a student and an emerging professional, supporting you towards strong academic outcomes and a confident start to your teaching career.
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