When you’re choosing a PGCE course, there are two main options to consider: Do you want your training to be led by a university or a school?

There are different advantages to each option, so it all comes down to how you want to learn. 

We offer a University-led route (the Leeds Trinity University PGCE) and two school-led routes (School Direct and SCITT) for Primary and Secondary PGCEs. All three routes lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

More information about these different routes can be found below and in our Teacher Training Frequently Asked Questions.

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Teacher training route:
Training Provider Training Route Subject Link
Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
Business Studies
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The Leeds SCITT
Art and Design
SCITT
Art and Design
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Art and Design
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Art and Design
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Business Studies
University-led
Business Studies
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Business Studies
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
Business Studies
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Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
Business Studies
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
Computer Science with ICT
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Computer Science with ICT
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Computer Science with ICT
University-led
Computer Science with ICT
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Computer Science with ICT
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
Computer Science with ICT
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The Leeds SCITT
Computer Science with IT
SCITT
Computer Science with ICT
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The Leeds SCITT
Dance
SCITT
Dance
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Design and Technology
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The Leeds SCITT
Design Technology
SCITT
Design and Technology
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The Leeds SCITT
Drama
SCITT
Drama
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Drama
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
English
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
English
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
English
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE English
University-led
English
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust School Direct
English
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The Leeds SCITT
English
SCITT
English
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
English
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
English
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership School Direct
English
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Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
English
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
Geography
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
Geography
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Geography
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Geography
University-led
Geography
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust School Direct
Geography
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Geography
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
Geography
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The Leeds SCITT
Geography
SCITT
Geography
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Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
Geography
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
History
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The Leeds SCITT
History
SCITT
History
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
History
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
History
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE History
University-led
History
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust School Direct
History
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
History
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
History
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership School Direct
History
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Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
History
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
Mathematics
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
Mathematics
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Mathematics
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Mathematics
University-led
Mathematics
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust School Direct
Mathematics
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The Leeds SCITT
Maths
SCITT
Mathematics
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Mathematics
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
Mathematics
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Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
Mathematics
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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The Leeds SCITT SCITT
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish and French)
University-led
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust School Direct
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership School Direct
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
Modern Foreign Languages (German, Spanish, French)
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The Leeds SCITT
Music
SCITT
Music
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Music
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The Leeds SCITT
Physical Education
SCITT
Physical Education
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Physical Education
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
Primary (3-7)
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Ilkley All Saints' Teacher Training Partnership School Direct
Primary (3-7)
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Primary (3-7)
University-led
Primary (3-7)
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Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
Primary (3-7)
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St Anthony's Primary Learning Partnership School Direct
Primary (3-7)
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BWCAT Professional Development Partnership
St Marys Teaching School
School Direct
Primary (3-7)
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Primary (3-7)
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Waterton Academy Trust School Direct
Primary (3-7)
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Yorkshire Special Education Partnership School Direct
Primary (3-7)
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Valley Learning Partnership
Train With Us
School Direct
Primary (3-7)
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Catholic Schools Partnership School Direct
Primary (5-11)
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East One Partnership School Direct
Primary (5-11)
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Ilkley All Saints' Teacher Training Partnership School Direct
Primary (5-11)
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Primary (5-11)
University-led
Primary (5-11)
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Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
Primary (5-11)
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St Anthony's Primary Learning Partnership School Direct
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
BWCAT Professional Development Partnership
St Marys Teaching School
School Direct
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
Waterton Academy Trust School Direct
Primary (5-11)
More information » P51 pgce
Valley Learning Partnership
Train With Us
School Direct
Primary (5-11)
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
Religious Education
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
Religious Education
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Religious Education
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Religious Education
University-led
Religious Education
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The Leeds SCITT
Religious Education
SCITT
Religious Education
More information » RED pgce re
Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Religious Education
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
Religious Education
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Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
Religious Education
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
Science with Biology
More information » BIO pgce
Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Science with Biology
More information » BIO pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Science with Biology
University-led
Science with Biology
More information » BIO pgce
Rodillian Multi Academy Trust School Direct
Science with Biology
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Science with Biology
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
Science with Biology
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership School Direct
Science with Biology
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The Leeds SCITT
Science with Biology
SCITT
Science with Biology
More information » BIO pgce
Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
Science with Biology
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
Science with Chemistry
More information » CHE pgce
Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Science with Chemistry
More information » CHE pgce
Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Science with Chemistry
University-led
Science with Chemistry
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust School Direct
Science with Chemistry
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Science with Chemistry
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
Science with Chemistry
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership School Direct
Science with Chemistry
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The Leeds SCITT
Science with Chemistry
SCITT
Science with Chemistry
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Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
Science with Chemistry
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Beckfoot School Direct Partnership School Direct
Science with Physics
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The Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust School Direct
Science with Physics
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Science with Physics
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Leeds Trinity University
PGCE Science with Physics
University-led
Science with Physics
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Rodillian Multi Academy Trust School Direct
Science with Physics
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Diocese of Leeds BKCAT Alliance School Direct
Science with Physics
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White Rose Alliance School Direct
Science with Physics
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The Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership School Direct
Science with Physics
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The Leeds SCITT
Science with Physics
SCITT
Science with Physics
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Tykes Teaching Alliance
Train to Teach
School Direct
Science with Physics
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Dixons Academies Trust School Direct
Social Sciences
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The University-led route

The Leeds Trinity University PGCE

If you want to start your first teaching placement equipped with research-informed techniques, practice and confidence, the Leeds Trinity University PGCE is the route for you.

We offer a range of Primary and Secondary University-led PGCEs. They are one-year, full-time courses structured in three stages to gradually build the confidence and knowledge you’ll need to become an outstanding teacher.

You’ll spend the first two weeks learning the foundations of teaching on campus at Leeds Trinity.

Working closely with our experienced teachers and lecturers, you’ll receive the knowledge and support you’ll need to feel confident and prepared for your first day in a classroom in week three.

You'll continue to benefit from the support and expertise of our tutors in regular - often weekly - training sessions during your placements, whilst continuing to deepen your understanding of what it takes to be an outstanding teacher.

Find out more about our University-led PGCE

PGCE Funding

If you start a PGCE in September 2023, you may be entitled to financial support from the Department for Education. The amount of support depends on the subject you wish to teach and your highest relevant academic award.

Find out more

School-led routes

School Direct

If you feel ready to go straight into a school, our School Direct route might suit you. Leeds Trinity will be your provider, but from day one, you’ll be in a school and your training will be delivered by experienced teachers, as well as university lecturers in partnership with the school.

Find out more about School Direct

School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)

Our SCITT route is a partnership between Leeds Trinity and a group of schools in Leeds. You’ll complete the majority of your teacher training in a school environment, but you’ll also spend time at Leeds Trinity learning about your new profession and research-informed practice.

Find out more about SCITT

Take the next step

Get more information about your PGCE by requesting a prospectus or learn more about the application process

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Supporting the development of teachers in their early career through the Early Career Framework (ECF)

Early career teachers are entitled to two years of training as part of the statutory Early Career Framework (ECF) to ensure they’re supported at this critical time of transition, growth and development.

Leeds Trinity University works as a Delivery Partner with lead training provider Capita for the Full Induction Programme of the ECF to provide Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and their Mentors a tailored programme of continuous professional development.

Schools and multi-academy trusts can choose the ECF provider who best meets their needs. If you would like a conversation about the support Leeds Trinity can offer as an independent, local delivery partner, please email ECF@leedstrinity.ac.uk