What are SKE Courses?
- Designed to elevate subject knowledge to secondary teaching level.
- Ideal for graduates with unrelated degrees or insufficient academic background.
- Also suitable for professionals seeking a career change into teaching.
Eligibility:
- Candidates with degrees unrelated to their desired teaching subject.
- Individuals with A-levels but lacking a degree in their chosen subject.
- Professionals with relevant work experience looking to transition into teaching.
Available Subjects:
- Biology, chemistry, computing, design and technology, English, geography, languages, mathematics, physics, primary maths.
Course Structure:
- Full-time or part-time options.
- Classroom-based or online learning.
- Duration varies from short 8-week refreshers to longer 28-week programs.
- Assessment includes written exams, essays, and teaching practice.
Financial Support:
- Full-time course funding: £175 per week (2023/24).
- Part-time and compressed-hour options available.
- Eligibility requirements typically include a minimum 2:2 degree.
Application Process:
- Apply for teacher training via the Department for Education’s portal.
- Indicate interest in SKE courses on your application.
- Apply directly to institutions offering SKE courses upon acceptance to teacher training.