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School Direct Tuition and School Direct Salaried

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All School Direct routes lead to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which will allow you to teach either primary or secondary age groups in England and Wales.

With the School Direct Tuition and School Direct Salaried programmes, you work at a school and attend training at the university. Over the course of the year you will have experience of teaching in two of the many schools with whom we have established partnerships.

School Direct allows schools to recruit and select trainees, with the expectation that they may then go on to work within the school or group of schools in which they were trained.

You will be mentored by a successful teaching team with an outstanding national reputation and comprehensive research profile that informs course content.

The University of Brighton is an outstanding provider of teacher training. We offer both School Direct Tuition and School Direct Salaried programmes in primary and secondary age phases.

Training bursaries and scholarships of up to £28,000 are available for certain subjects on School Direct Tuition programmes with additional £10,000 early-career payments for those studying maths.

Key facts

Location Brighton: Falmer and a host school

Full-time 1 year

Before starting this course you will need to have passed the Professional Skills Tests; if you have not already completed these you are advised to take them as soon as possible.

Course content

Course structure

To train as a teacher through the School Direct programme you need to apply direct to a school for a School Direct training place. If the school you apply to is one of our School Direct partner schools, then we will provide the academic education to support you during your training.

Our School Direct routes offer two types of training programmes: School Direct Training and School Direct Salaried Training.

School Direct Training Programme

The School Direct Training Programme is open to all graduates and funded by tuition fees paid by the trainee, who may be eligible to receive a bursary from the Teaching Agency (TA).

Scholarships may also be available for candidates who wish to teach priority subjects, and these are awarded by the relevant subject associations through a competitive application process. Those following this School Direct Training Programme will be registered for and can gain a PGCE award from the University of Brighton.

School Direct Salaried Training Programme

The School Direct Salaried Training Programme is an employment based route into teaching for high quality graduates with three or more years' career experience. The trainee is employed as an unqualified teacher by the school. 

If you are training to teach in a secondary school, the subjects you can train to teach through School Direct are:

  • High priority: physics, maths, computer science*, chemistry, modern languages
  • Other priority: biology, design and technology, English, geography, primary – FS/KS1, primary – general
  • Other subjects: art and design, combined science, dance, PE, religious education.

*School Direct Salaried only

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Areas of study

We offer programmes in both primary and secondary age phases.

The secondary subjects we offer are:

  • art and design
  • biology
  • chemistry
  • computer science*
  • dance
  • design and technology
  • english
  • geography
  • mathematics
  • modern foreign languages
  • physical education
  • physics
  • religious education.

*School Direct Salaried only

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Primary vacancies

The University of Brighton is partners with a large number of lead schools across Brighton & Hove, Sussex and beyond for School Direct. School Direct places are allocated to lead schools, however as schools largely work in alliances/clusters the placement may not be in the lead school.

Please see below our current primary vacancies.

Lead School or Alliance

Subject

Tuition vacancies

Salaried vacancies

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Primary

Yes

 

Chailey School

Primary

Yes

 

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

Primary

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Primary

Yes

 

SCLP Alliance

Primary

Yes

 

Tandridge Teaching Alliance

Primary

Yes

 

Thames Teaching Alliance

Primary

 

Yes

The Westlands Teaching School Alliance

Primary

 

Yes

Torfield School

Primary

Yes

 

University of Brighton Academies Trust

Primary

Yes

 

 Secondary vacancies 

The University of Brighton is in partnership with a large number of lead schools across Brighton & Hove, Sussex and beyond for School Direct. School Direct places are allocated to lead schools however as schools largely work in alliances/ clusters the placement may not be in the lead school.

Below are the current secondary vacancies which can be applied for through  UCAS teacher Training with the University of Brighton as the accrediting training provider. 

Lead School or Alliance

Subject

Tuition vacancies

Salaried vacancies

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Art and design

Yes

 

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

Art and design

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Art and design

Yes

 

SCLP Alliance

Art and design

Yes

 

The Warwick School

Art and design

Yes

 

The Westlands Teaching School Alliance

Art and design

Yes

 

University of Brighton Academies Trust

Art and design

 Yes

 

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Art and design

Yes

Yes

Wealden Partnership

Art and design

Yes

 

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Biology

Yes

 

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

Biology

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Biology

Yes

Yes

SCLP Alliance

Biology

Yes

Yes

Thames Teaching Alliance

Biology

Yes

Yes

The Westlands Teaching School Alliance

Biology

Yes

Yes

Torfield School

Biology

Yes

 

University of Brighton Academies Trust

Biology

Yes

 

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Biology

Yes

Yes

Wealden Partnership

Biology

Yes

 

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Chemistry

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Chemistry

Yes

Yes

SCLP Alliance

Chemistry

Yes

Yes

The Westlands Teaching School Alliance

Chemistry

Yes

Yes

University of Brighton Academies Trust

Chemistry

Yes

 

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Chemistry

Yes

Yes

Wealden Partnership

Chemistry

Yes

 

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Classics

 

Yes

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Computer science

 

Yes

Millais Alliance

Computer science

 

Yes

SCLP Alliance

Computer science

 

Yes

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Computer science

 

Yes

The Westlands Teaching School Alliance

Computer science

 

Yes

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Dance

Yes

 

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

Dance

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Dance

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Design and technology

 

Yes

SCLP Alliance

Design and technology

 

Yes

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

English

Yes

 

Chailey School

English

Yes

 

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

English

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

English

Yes

Yes

SCLP Alliance

English

Yes

Yes

The Warwick School

English

Yes

 

Torfield School

English

Yes

 

University of Brighton Academies Trust

English

Yes

 

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

English

Yes

Yes

Wealden Partnership

English

Yes

 

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Geography

Yes

 

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

Geography

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Geography

Yes

 Yes

SCLP Alliance

Geography

Yes

Yes

University of Brighton Academies Trust

Geography

Yes

 

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Geography

Yes

Yes

Wealden Partnership

Geography

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

History

 

Yes

Pound Hill Infant Academy

History

 

Yes

Valley Invicta Academies Trust

History

 

Yes

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Mathematics

Yes

Yes

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

Mathematics

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Mathematics

Yes

Yes

SCLP Alliance

Mathematics

Yes

Yes

Thames Teaching Alliance

Mathematics

 

Yes

The Westlands Teaching School Alliance

Mathematics

Yes

Yes

Torfield School

Mathematics

Yes

 

University of Brighton Academies Trust

Mathematics

Yes

 

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Mathematics

Yes

Yes

Wealden Partnership

Mathematics

Yes

 

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Modern languages

Yes

 

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

Modern Languages

Yes

Millais Alliance

Modern languages

Yes

Yes

SCLP Alliance

Modern languages

Yes

Yes

The WestlandsTeaching School Alliance

Modern languages

Yes

 

University of Brighton Academies Trust

Modern languages

Yes

 

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Modern languages

Yes

Yes

Wealden Partnership

Modern languages

Yes

 

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Physical education

Yes

 

Chailey School

Physical education

Yes

 

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

Physical education

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Physical education

Yes

 

SCLP Alliance

Physical education

Yes

 

The Warwick School

Physical education

Yes

 

Peacehaven Community School (via The Westlands Teaching School Alliance)

Physical education

Yes

 

Wealden Partnership

Physical education

Yes

 

Eastbourne Area School Direct Alliance

Physics

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Physics

Yes

Yes

SCLP Alliance

Physics

Yes

Yes

The Westlands Teaching School Alliance

Physics

Yes

Yes

University of Brighton Academies Trust

Physics

Yes

 

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Physics

 

Yes

Wealden Partnership

Physics

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Physics with mathematics

Yes

Yes

SCLP Alliance

Physics with mathematics

Yes

Yes

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

Physics with mathematics

 

Yes

Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance

Religious studies

Yes

 

Millais Alliance

Religious studies

Yes

 

SCLP Alliance

Religious studies

Yes

Yes

The Warwick School

Religious Studies

Yes

Yes

Ofsted

In our most recent Initial Teacher Education inspection report, the University of Brighton was graded 'outstanding'.

Ofsted identified some of our key strengths as:

  • the very high attainment of the majority of trainees
  • the expertly designed and diverse range of programmes that respond to trainees' backgrounds, needs and interests as well as to national priorities
  • the outstanding progress made by trainees as a result of training, which enables them to fulfil their potential
  • inspirational teaching, tutoring and mentoring that model the best teaching and give trainees the ambition to reach the highest standards
  • highly reflective trainees who demonstrate good subject knowledge and a breadth of understanding of how to teach
  • an excellent range of training experiences that effectively prepare trainees to teach in a diverse society
  • the excellent resources available to trainees
  • leadership that is dynamic in its approach to anticipating change and solving problems
  • a visionary approach to innovation and change.

Professional Skills Tests 

Support for the skills tests

You have to pass the professional skills tests before you begin your teacher training. The University of Brighton recognises that these tests may present a challenge to some candidates and hope these support materials will help you to be fully prepared before attempting them.

Department for Education Practise Materials – You will find a range of support materials on this official site, including online tests.

Passing the Numeracy Skills Test – Book by Mark Patmore, including one practice test . Published February 2018. ISBN-13: 978-1526419231

How to Pass the QTS Numeracy and Literacy Skills Tests: Essential Practice for the Qualified Teacher Status Skills Tests - Book by Chris John Tyreman. Published July 2016. ISBN-13: 978-0749478292

Careers

Career prospects are very good. School Direct aims to give schools the opportunity to recruit and select the trainees that best meet their needs, with the expectation that those teachers may go on to work in the school or group of schools in which they trained.

If you are considering whether a career in teaching is for you, and you are a UK resident, the Department for Education’s School Experience Programme (SEP) offers 1 to 10 days’ classroom experience in a secondary school. For details, please check: www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/school-experience.aspx

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Entry criteria

Entry requirements

We are actively seeking to recruit candidates with the capacity to become outstanding teachers to our highly successful School Direct routes. In order to realise your potential over these intensive programmes you are greatly advantaged if you can demonstrate the following characteristics through your application:

Degree
Normally an honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in the subject specialism or a subject that is directly relevant.

Experience
A realistic awareness of the teaching profession with the capacity to thrive in a demanding and fast moving environment. When applying, please use your personal statement to illustrate this.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least English language and mathematics (and a science for primary applications). In-house equivalence tests are available for suitable candidates.

Professional Skills Tests


You have to pass the professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy before you begin your teacher training. These tests are compulsory and it will not be possible to enter training without having successfully completed them. You are able to book these tests in advance. The Department for Education (DfE) strongly advises you to take the tests soon after you have submitted an application.

As of February 2018 new changes to these tests means that you can make unlimited attempts and the first three attempts are free of charge. The DfE has also removed the lock-out period that previously prevented you from re-taking tests for two years.

You do not need to have completed these tests prior to making an application or attending an interview however your offer will be subject to successful completion.

The University of Brighton recognises that these tests may present a challenge to some candidates and we recommend that you prepare before attempting them. Further resources to help you with the numeracy test can be found in the 'Course in detail' section below.

Find out more about the tests including how to register and prepare on the DfE website.

Selection

If your application is successful you will be invited to attend an interview in person at the Falmer campus where we have a number of structured activities aimed at allowing you to show your potential. You will also be interviewed by the school to which you have applied.

All offers of places are subject to required regulatory checks including an occupational health check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check. 

Fees

Fees

School Direct Tuition fees are detailed below. 

UK/EU (full-time) 9,250 GBP

Island students (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time) 13,920 GBP

There are no fees payable for School Direct Salaried programmes.

 

Bursaries and funding

Generous, tax-free funding is available to the best graduates training in a range of subjects. You could get up to £28,000 tax-free while you train, either as a bursary or prestigious scholarship. Early-career payments are also on offer for those choosing mathematics.Your eligibility for financial support, and the amount you can expect to receive, will depend on the subject you choose to teach and your degree classification or highest relevant academic qualification. 

In addition, a small number of discretionary bursaries may be awarded to trainees who we identify as having outstanding potential, and who fall within the bottom and middle tier for core bursary payment purposes.

You don’t need to apply for a bursary – if you are enrolled on a non-salaried postgraduate course and meet the eligibility criteria, you will begin receiving payments automatically by your chosen teacher training provider. You will receive more information on the arrangements and how this is distributed prior to the start of your course.

Find out more about funding.

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The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2019–20.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

What's included in the fee?

When costs such as health or DBS checks, or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Find out more tab (at the end of this page) for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

See our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

Location

Location

About Brighton

The University of Brighton is at the heart of our city's reputation as a welcoming, forward-thinking place which leads the way when it comes to the arts, music, sustainability and creative technology. Brighton is home to a thriving creative community and a digital sector worth £1bn a year to the local economy, as much as tourism.

Many of the work-based learning opportunities offered on our courses such as placements and guest lectures are provided by businesses and organisations based in the city.

You can also get involved with city festivals and events such as the Brighton Festival, the Fringe, Brighton Digital Festival, Brighton Science Festival, the London to Brighton bike ride, and the Great Escape festival of new music to name but a few. Other annual highlights include Pride, the Brighton Marathon, and Burning the Clocks which marks the winter solstice.

You'll find living in Brighton enriches your learning experience and by the end of your course you will still be finding new things to explore and inspire you.

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Campus where this course is taught

Falmer campus

Set in the South Downs, our Falmer campus is around four miles from Brighton city centre. 7,000 students are based here taking subjects including criminology, English, education, nursing and medicine, paramedic science, psychology and sociology. Brighton and Hove Albion's Amex stadium and beautiful Stanmer Park are right next door.

Specialist learning facilities at Falmer include the curriculum centre used by teaching and education students, which houses over 30,000 teaching resources and clinical skills and simulation suites used by health students. Psychology students learn in our applied cognition and flexible creative method labs.

Falmer campus has two halls of residence on site, as well as a library, restaurant, cafes, and a students' union shop and bar.

The campus sports centre has a fitness suite, activity studios and a sports hall. There is also a floodlit astroturf football pitch, netball and tennis courts.

Cycle lanes link Falmer with our other campuses and the city centre and there is a BTN BikeShare hub on site. There are regular bus services to the city centre and other campuses. Falmer train station is right next to campus and a nine minute journey to central Brighton.

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Accommodation

Brighton: Falmer

All eligible 2019-entry students are guaranteed an offer of university-managed accommodation.

Halls of residence
We have halls of residence across Brighton in Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb, Varley Park and Falmer.

  • You'll be prioritised for accommodation in the halls that are linked to your teaching base, subject to availability.
  • Falmer campus is linked to the halls on Falmer campus and at Varley Park.
    • Paddock Field and Great Wilkins halls are on Falmer campus and offer a range of room types and catering options
    • Varley Park offers a mix of room and catering options. Varley Park is around two miles from Moulsecoomb campus and four miles from the city centre. Public transport in the city is excellent, and there's a shuttle bus between our Brighton campuses during term time.
    • Find out more about our halls at Falmer and Varley Park.

Unihomes and unilets
Unihomes and unilets are student houses that we let to our students on behalf of private landlords. This option can work particularly well when you're balancing learning with placements and other commitments. We have unihomes and unilet properties across the city.

Find out more about our accommodation and confirm your eligibility.

Private renting
There's plenty of support if you opt for private rented accommodation. This is an option which offers choice and flexibility – enabling you to choose where you live and who with. We manage our own studenthomes database of properties. This lists accommodation offered by landlords who have signed up to our code of standards. Every summer we provide online events and resources, as well as other advice services, for students looking for a place to live and people to share with.

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