This exciting programme is designed to recruit a passionate and dedicated trainee to become a confident Design and Technology teacher with the skills to teach in any educational setting. While the course offers enhanced training in SEND, particularly for a SEND Post-16 setting at Trent View College it also equips you with the subject knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver high-quality primary lessons across a range of school environments.
A key feature of this programme is its SEND specialism, providing a unique opportunity for trainees who are eager to teach Design and Technology in a Post-16 SEND environment where students have diverse learning needs. By combining practical teaching experience with academic learning, you will develop the ability to deliver inclusive lessons that engage all learners while preparing you to teach effectively in mainstream settings as well. Trent View is a new P16 special setting with state-of-the-art Motor Vehicle workshop and fully accessible
Catering Kitchen.
Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on classroom experience in two contrasting settings:
You will spend Monday to Thursday in school, refining your teaching practice under the guidance of experienced mentors. This consistent classroom exposure ensures that you continuously develop your confidence and competence as an educator.
The professional studies programme is delivered by teaching experts, some of whom are affiliated with national education organisations, including the Education Endowment Foundation. These experienced professionals, along with your mentors, will provide personalised support throughout your journey.
In addition to working closely with subject specialists in Design and Technology, you will receive tailored guidance from experienced SEND practitioners. Your mentor and tutor will meet with you weekly to provide constructive feedback and support, ensuring that your training aligns with your specific needs and progress.
School placements are carefully designed to support your gradual development as a teacher. Each placement school will assign you a dedicated mentor who will:
This mentorship is complemented by tailored school-based training programmes developed in collaboration with your tutor. These combined experiences ensure that you are well-prepared to teach Design and Technology confidently in both SEND and mainstream settings.
What sets this course apart is the enhanced focus on SEND training. While you will gain the knowledge and skills to teach Design and Technology in any environment, the additional focus on SEND ensures you are uniquely equipped to support diverse learners.
In order to be eligible for the programme you would need to hold the following qualifications:
Before you start the course, you will need to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) security check.
A tax-free bursary of £26,000 is available for eligible candidates training to teach Design and Technology, providing valuable financial support during your training year.
Tuition Fee loans and maintenance loans are also available. You could also receive additional funding support if you’re a parent or have a disability.
As an unsalaried trainee, you would be required to cover your student fees.
When you apply on the Department for Education (DfE) website, your application will go through an initial screening process. If your application makes it through the initial screen, you will be formally invited to an interview in one of our School Direct partner schools.
You’ll need the right to work in the UK. You already have this if, for example, you:
If you do not already have the right to work in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa. The main visa for salaried courses is the Skilled Worker visa.
To apply for a Skilled Worker visa you need to be sponsored by your employer.
Sponsorship is not available for this course.
If you need a visa, filter your course search to find courses with visa sponsorship.
Alternatively, check if you’re eligible for a different type of visa, such as a Graduate or Family visa, that allows you to train to be a teacher without being sponsored.
Find out more about training to teach in England.
If your qualifications come from a non-UK institution, we may want to see a ‘statement of comparability’ from UK ENIC. This will show us how they compare to UK qualifications.
Disability Support at interview: If you have a sensory or physical disability, dyslexia, a mental health or medical condition, please let us know if you need some support during the selection process.
We recommend you contact both ourselves and University Admissions within three days of receiving an invite to interview so we can arrange (for example) extra time in order to complete reading or written tasks if required; a sign language interpreter; a note taker; materials in a different format; wheelchair access.
We will try to accommodate your requests so that you can fully participate in the interview without any disadvantage.
Disability Access All training venues and schools must meet statutory requirements for access, but individual needs will be accommodated wherever possible.
Speak to one of our team directly and we will help answer any questions you may have.
