This School Direct teacher training programme is an employment-based route available to high-quality graduates at secondary level. This non-modular programme runs for one year. 

Successful completion will lead to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).  Trainees will normally be placed in two Greenwich secondary schools during the year.

The aim at the end of your training is that you will be employed in a Greenwich school.

This programme is led by Thomas Tallis School, will run for 36 weeks, and is available to high-quality graduates. Successful completion will lead to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and the award of Qualified Teaching Status (QTS).

The programme comprises two elements; university-based teaching (with Goldsmiths, University of London) and school-based experience. Practical teaching experience is gained in two main schools, where student teachers are allocated subject-specialist mentors who offer feedback and guidance. During both placements there is the opportunity to develop your subject teaching, supported by specialist teachers. As well as covering all aspects of the National Curriculum and addressing all relevant government standards, this programme helps trainee teachers to develop as effective teachers. Sessions with our University Partners cover a range of topics, including planning lessons, assessment of pupils and classroom management.

We offer the following subjects: Maths, English, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Modern Languages, Design and Technology, Art and Design and Drama. 

Our hub schools are:

• Thomas Tallis 

• Plumstead Manor

• Eltham Hill

• St Ursulas 

• The John Roan

You must have:

• A good honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent certified by ENIC and an appropriate level of subject knowledge in the chosen subject

• English, Maths or equivalent certified by ENIC: Grade 4/C or above

• Evidence of at least two weeks experience in a UK secondary school

Applications for September 2025 start are now open via DfE Apply.
Our provider name is Greenwich Learning Partnership and course codes are as follows:

• Art and Design (25GV)

• Biology (25GQ)

• Chemistry (25GT)

• Design and Technology (3XVA)

• Drama (25HD)

• English (25HS)

• Mathematics (25HX)

• Media Studies (T277)

• Modern Languges (25HL)

Any subsequent offers will be subject to the candidate undergoing all statutory safeguarding checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check an online check and an occupational health screening.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Shona Elliott at Thomas Tallis by emailing selliott@thomastallis.org.uk