We believe that the best place for trainee teachers to learn how to become excellent classroom practitioners is in a school.

Working in partnership with our trusts Institute of Education and the University of Derby as a Lead Provider for their school based teacher training programme. Our aim is always to widen the horizons of the young people in our communities and to make sure you have the best possible start to your teaching career.

Joining The Wilnecote School to complete your PGCE, you will have support in the classroom from some of the most experienced teachers in Tamworth and the guidance of University experts, you will be fully prepared for the practical demands of secondary teaching in your chosen subject specialism. 

With a rich heritage in teacher training dating back over 150 years, Derby University has a strong reputation for nurturing successful, confident and forward-thinking teachers.

At a time when rapid policy shifts are transforming the educational landscape, we will help you to meet the challenge of change in the modern classroom. Ours is an intellectually stimulating course which will keep you up to date with all the latest developments, including the Core Content Framework.

You will be taught by a highly competent and qualified team of tutors, including published authors and influential researchers whose work is helping to shape the future of the profession.

We believe our provision ensures trainees feel fully prepared for life in the classroom and a career in education. On completion of the course, employment within our trust may be a possibility.