Schools Direct - Teacher Training

Are you considering a career in teaching?

"Every child deserves a champion - an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be."             Margaret Mead

 Will YOU be that champion?

• Do you have a gift for inspiring others to learn?

• Would you enjoy meeting the challenge of building the core skills of young children?

• Would you like to train in a vibrant learning community with a curriculum derived from the very best of international practice?

Train with us!

Heygarth Primary School in partnership with Holy Family Catholic Mat and Liverpool Hope University offers teacher training to graduates holding a 2:1 degree or above who are keen to engage in classroom based training. 

About This Training Programme

Our training programme offers you the opportunity to train in an outstanding teaching environment enabling you to develop a deep understanding of excellence in the classroom. 

This is a full-time training programme, which leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Primary). The programme lasts a year, with a minimum of 120 school based learning days.

There will be a further training days held at Liverpool Hope University. Achievement of a PGCE Primary Award enables the University to recommend Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Entry Requirements

Applications are invited from graduates with a degree with a minimum of 2:1 classification, or from students in the final year of their degree anticipating at least a 2.1 classification. However, we will consider applicants with a 2.2 classification on an individual profile basis, provided they can demonstrate excellent potential to become a successful teacher.

A Higher National Diploma (HND) or Higher National Certificate (HNC) are not acceptable as equivalent to a degree for the purpose of entry to this course.

At the time of application, candidates should also have GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics and a Science. A range of other GCSE or equivalent qualifications to reflect the breadth of the curriculum is desirable.

It is essential that applicants have suitable experience of working in a Primary School setting, either on a voluntary or salaried basis. It is desirable that such experience includes a range of year groups covering KS1 and KS2. The more experience an applicant can gain before applying for a place on the course, the greater the chance they will have of being successful.

How to Apply 

Please visit https://teachertraining.hfcmat.com/

If you would like to know more about what training with us would be like, please contact us by email at

 itt-enquiries@hfcmat.com or telephone 0151 245 3186 for further information or to arrange a visit.