Why choose us?
If you are considering a career in teaching post-16 learners, or if you are currently working as a verifier or assessor, our courses are designed to help you improve your knowledge of working in education. We have course options including the PGCE/Cert Ed, the DET, the AET (formerly known as PTLLS, which is ideal if you are looking to work in this area) and TAQA qualifications.
Financial help
A bursary is a sum of money given to someone so they can access education or training.
Unlike a loan, a bursary does not need to be paid back. Teaching one of the FE based priority subjects could make you eligible for a bursary. In the academic year 2025 to 2026, bursaries between £10,000 and £31,000 are available.
The bursary could be to pay for training or support before your transition into a new career. Particularly if it means taking a break from work or reducing your work hours and income to do so.
Find out more about bursaries: Further Education (FE) Initial Teacher Education (ITE) bursaries – 2025-26
See more about funding options on the Government website: https://www.teachinfurthereducation.education.gov.uk/funding-and-training-options
Industry opportunities
We are a partner college of the University of Bedfordshire and have strong links with both schools and the Bedfordshire Local Education Authority, ensuring that every opportunity for progression is open to you.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities
Our staff are committed to promoting best practice in education, and they will actively encourage you to work with other students and staff to improve your knowledge. The qualification levels of all the staff in the department far exceed the programme requirements and they also hold Training & Development awards, as well as a wealth of classroom and training experience. They are committed to promoting best practice in education, and will actively encourage you to work with other students and staff to improve your knowledge.
Student success
The success rates of our Teaching & Training students are well above benchmark at 92%, and have improved year on year for the last three years: 87%, 91% and 92% respectively. This demonstrates that studying with us will give you excellent opportunities to become an effective practitioner in your educational area.
You can find opportunities with further education colleges, sixth form colleges, adult education centres, independent training providers and offender education schemes.
