Training to be a teacher

To work in a primary or secondary school as a qualified teacher you should have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). If you are a graduate, this is usually achieved via a one year Post Graduate Certificate in Education. There are also part-time and flexible PGCE courses available.

If you are an undergraduate then you can complete a Bachelor's Degree with QTS in either 3 or 4 years or do a non-teaching degree followed by a PGCE.

For information on training to become a teacher contact the Department for Education. They can provide information on entry requirements and on local providers.

If you do not have the necessary entry qualifications then you might like to contact Croydon College who offer access to teacher education courses.

Croydon Education Recruitment Careers Fair

Date: Saturday, 8 March 2025
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Location: London South Bank University, 3 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AG (5 minutes’ walk from East Croydon station)

This event is free to attend. To secure your place, email our education recruitment service via  teacher.recruitment@croydon.gov.uk

Could you make a difference to the young people of Croydon?

Are you interested in teaching as a profession? 

Exhibitors will meet potential candidates to discuss prospective positions and opportunities in their organisations and across the borough. 

The event will feature a number of local exhibitors including:

• teacher training providers
• housing providers
• professional associations
• education settings (including educational institutions and programmes) 

Experts will be available to offer advice and tips on various aspects of teaching, such as:

• applying to become a teacher
• securing your first teaching job
• returning to teaching
• re-training as a teacher. 

Also, there will be opportunities to explore other jobs and careers within education.