The course fees for UK students in 2024 to 2025 are £9,250.
Financial support from the government
You could be eligible for a bursary of £25,000.
To be eligible for a bursary you’ll need a 2:2 degree in any subject. You do not need to apply for a bursary. If you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it when you start the course.
You may also be eligible for a student loan. These are normally for undergraduate courses but you can also apply if you do postgraduate teacher training. Find out how much loan you could get using the student finance calculator.
Depending on your immigration status, financial support may not be available. Find out about training to teach if you’re a non-UK citizen.
About the training provider
Orion Education is a multi-Academy Trust of 8 schools (4 primaries and 4 secondaries) based in Bromley and the Southeast. Our mission is to improve outcomes, transform lives and enable social mobility. Our work is underpinned by our values of trust, kindness and endeavour and we create a strong network of schools which transform the lives of students by enabling them to achieve high educational and personal goals, regardless of their background. We succeed through a clear backbone, a strong culture, academic rigour and smart systems. All of our schools are graded as at least Ofsted Good and outcomes have improved significantly over the last 3 years.
We have an extensive range of experience supporting trainees from the earliest stages in their teaching career through to participation in NPQ programmes and beyond. We invest heavily in our staff through an extensive CPD programme, instructional coaching for all and 1-1 mentoring which you will have access to. Our Initial Teacher Training programme, in partnership with Teach First is led by our best practitioners within our Trust and schools and all who have made demonstrable impact on improving outcomes for pupils.
We look forward to working with you.
About the accredited provider
Teach First is a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential. They develop teachers and school leaders and support schools facing the toughest challenges. They have been training teachers for 20 years and are the largest initial teacher training provider in the country. Teach First’s initial teacher training is rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Interview process
The initial stage of selection is reviewing your application. We ensure your qualifications meet our entry requirements and your personal statement indicates you have a passion for education and your specialised subject. If you are successful, you will be invited to interview at one of our training schools.
The interview day is usually within 7 - 10 days of receiving your application. The interview process will include the following:
• opportunity to ask questions/obtain further information • a panel interview • a subject-specific taught lesson • subject knowledge assessment
International candidates
You’ll need the right to study in the UK. You already have this if, for example, you:
- are an Irish citizen
- have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (you may still be able to apply)
- have indefinite leave to remain in the UK
If you do not already have the right to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa.
Sponsorship for a student visa is not available for this course.
If you need a visa, filter your course search to find courses with visa sponsorship.
You can also learn more about different types of visa which allow you to train to be a teacher without being sponsored.
Learn more about training to teach in England as an international student.
International qualifications
If your qualifications come from a non-UK institution, we may want to see a ‘statement of comparability’ from UK ENIC. This will show us how they compare to UK qualifications.
You can call Get Into Teaching on 0800 389 2500 for:
- guidance on the UK equivalents of your qualifications
- a free statement of comparability once you’ve submitted your application (if we ask you for this)
Training with disabilities and other needs
Orion Education is committed to being an inclusive organisation and meeting the needs of all of our employers in the widest possible sense.
We aim to develop Orion Education's consciousness, confidence and competence in Diversity Equity and Inclusion and are committed to the following principles:
Principles:
· Creating inclusive workplaces · Creating belonging for all (staff, students) · Building representation in the curriculum · Ensuring that policies, processes, practices are inclusive and equitable · Recruiting, developing & retaining diverse talent · Committing to CPD for staff
· Listening to stakeholder views · Using data to inform the strategy
We will consider all applicants on a case-by-case basis and put in place appropriate strategies to support individuals as needed.
Contact this training provider
- Email: traintoteach@e21c.co.uk
- Telephone 02082908505
- Website https://www.orionedu.org.uk
- Address
- Mansion House
Coopers School
Hawkwood Lane
Chislehurst
Kent
BR7 5PS
Support and advice
For support and advice, you can speak to a teacher training adviser for free. They’re all experienced teachers who can help you to prepare your application, book school experience, and access exclusive teaching events.
You can also call Get Into Teaching on 0800 389 2500, or chat online Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays).
Find out about the different ways to train if you do not have a degree, or are already an experienced teacher.
If there is something wrong with this course listing, contact us by email: becomingateacher@digital.education.gov.uk
Tips for completing a teacher application can be found below.
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