Biology
teacher training

Course code 2KGW

Bursary
£25k

Course length
11 months

Course fee
£9,250

Course applications run from October through the Gov.uk portal. Find us by searching NIoT@North East SCITT (L06)

As a biology teacher, your interest in the natural world and the process that drive it will be passed onto curious young minds.

"What can be better than coming to work each day to inspire children to be interested in what makes them and the world around them?"

Benefits

Good biology teachers are always in high demand and you could be entitled to a tax-free bursary to train to teach biology. Find out more information about funding here.

The benefits of training to teach biology with North East SCITT

Funding

You may be eligible for funding to help support your teacher training year

Birmingham University

At North East SCITT, your PGCE is awarded by Birmingham University

Outstanding training

We are rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted for both our primary and secondary phases

Research School

Our lead school, The Academy at Shotton Hall, is one of only 23 Research Schools in the UK

11-month course

Complete your initial teacher training year with North East SCITT in just 11 months

60+ partner schools

We work in partnership with over 60 education providers across the North East

Secondary teacher training courses

(11-16 with KS2 enhancement and post-16 enhancement):

To attain qualified teacher status, trainees will be assessed against the Teachers’ Standards in the age phases of their course. They must teach and demonstrate that they achieve the Teachers’ Standards in the specific and consecutive age ranges.

Brush up on your knowledge

You may be eligible for a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) programme before you start your teacher training year. The programmes are available to enhance or refresh subject knowledge. Find out more information here.

Lisa Keech

Career changer

Read all about Lisa's journey into teaching

"Fantastic all round training. What has really stood out for me is how supportive the whole SCITT team have been throughout the year. The highlight was my second placement which was excellent and the perfect fit!"

Biology teacher training