Secondary Teaching with QTS (school-led) Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

Take the School-led route into Secondary teaching with LJMU and gain Qualified Teacher Status and invaluable classroom experience.


• Train within a school setting and be involved in school life from the first day of term



• Choose from a wide variety of Secondary teacher training routes



• Follow a curriculum developed and delivered in partnership with outstanding local schools



• Learn from expert teachers



• Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative teacher with one of LJMU's excellent Lead Partners



LJMU's Initial Teacher Education programmes are designed to develop reflective practitioners who are able to apply a deep understanding of the curriculum, learners and learning to impact on the development and achievement of young people.

Training on the School-led pathway includes substantial time spent in school led by experienced practitioners. Bursaries are available on the programme, depending on your degree classification and subject area.

The School-led pathway is offered by a number of school consortia, each with a Lead Partner, who works with LJMU to develop their training programme. As each School-led programme is distinctive, you are advised to check full details of training and requirements with the Lead Partner before applying.

Applications for places with our School-led consortia are made directly to Lead Partners via DfE Apply. The interview and selection process is conducted by school staff in association with LJMU.

For the training of Secondary teachers, LJMU work in partnership with the following School-led consortia:

Our Lead Partners for 2023-24 are:
• Archbishop Blanch School, Liverpool



• The Sandstone Trust, based at Tarporley High School, Cheshire



• The Learning Alliance, based at Knutsford Academy, Cheshire



• North West Learning Partnership, St Helens



• Turton School, Bolton



• The Heath School, Runcorn



• Weatherhead High School, Wallasey, Wirral



• Wigan & West Lancashire Catholic School Direct, based at St Peter’s Catholic High School, Wigan