Graduate Teacher Programme

With the Graduate Teacher Programme, you can study for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while also being paid to work as a supernumeracy unqualified teacher.

You can train to teach in the primary or secondary age range.

For most students there are no fees to pay, and a contribution will be made towards your salary of approximately £14,000. A small number of schools take on GTP trainees and fund both their salary and their training fees.

The University of Sunderland EBR is rated very highly by OFSTED and we have a strong Partnership of schools that work with us throughout the primary and secondary phases in the North East region.

The University will work with the school where you work, together creating an individualised training plan. Most of your training will be designed and delivered in the school context, but you will also take Level 3 and M Level modules at the University.

You can expect to spend at least one day a week in the University for part or all of the year. You can also expect at least one 20-day placement in another school, which will broaden your experience.

During the year, you will gradually build up the amount of time that you teach. You will be observed regularly by colleagues in school and by tutors from the University.

By the end of the year, you should have gained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as well as having earned a salary. Your QTS is a nationally recognised qualification and your employment prospects will therefore be excellent. You will have also built up a network of professional contacts - fellow trainees and working teachers in schools.