Eden Academy Trust

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a “School Based” route different from a University course?

  • On a course with a university, you would spend the first part of the academic year learning about the theory of learning and education at the uni. You would then complete shorter placements at two or three different schools across the year.
  • With Eden, you will be “school based” for almost all of the year. This means you will get all of the “on the job” experience you need to become a competent and qualified teacher. You will get to know what it is like to be part of a school staff for the year and build excellent relationships with students, staff and families in that community.
  • A “school based” route into teaching is an accredited qualification, and you will still qualify with a PGCE. You will also earn Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at the end of the one-year course.

 

How long is the course?

This is a 12 month, full-time, postgraduate programme. You may also be able to do part-time training, spread across two academic years. Get in touch to find out more about part-time options.

 

When can I apply?

            We are accepting applications now!

            Click here to apply to our September 2025 cohort!

 

          When will interviews happen?

Our Assessment and Selection Centre will be holding assessment windows throughout the year.

 

Who can apply?

Training is open to anyone who might have an interest in becoming a teacher, has a degree or equivalent, and has permission to work in the UK before their training begins.

 

You might be:

  • A recent graduate looking for the first step in your career.
  • A teaching assistant looking to transition into teaching your own class.
  • Looking for a completely new career path.

 

We warmly welcome candidates of all ages, from all backgrounds, and with all types of experience.

 

          How much does the course cost, and what financial support is available?


If you are enrolled on an unsalaried place, you can apply for government funding to cover the costs of your tuition fees. Tuition fees for our Teacher Training programme are £9,250 for full-time study and £12,500 for part-time study.

 

You may also apply for a maintenance loan of up to £13,022 to help with your living costs. You can do this even if you already have a student loan, regardless of whether you get a teaching bursary or scholarship. You will then only have to make loan repayments once you are earning.

 

To find out more, and to check if you're eligible to apply for tuition fees and maintenance loans, please visit Gov.uk

 

Up to date bursary and scholarship information is available here: Get into Teaching