Thank you for your interest in the School Direct route into teaching
Below are the subjects we offer for teacher training.
Before proceeding, please note all applications must be made through the Gov UK website: Gov UK – Apply for teacher training
Please do not send us a CV; this will not be accepted as an application.
Applications for 2024/25 are now open. If you would like to be considered for our School Direct places you would need to select Biddulph High School as your lead school when applying. We will be holding our first round of interviews from late November onwards.
The following subjects are offered in partnership with Staffordshire University:
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Mathematics (School Direct non salaried + PGCE)
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Physical Education (School Direct non salaried + PGCE)
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Computing (School Direct non salaried + PGCE)
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Art & Design (School Direct + PGCE)
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Biology (School Direct + PGCE)
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English (School Direct + PGCE)
For further information, please visit: Staffordshire University – Courses in Education and Teaching
The following subjects are offered in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University:
- Health and Social Care [Social Science] (PGCE)
For further information, please visit: Manchester Metropolitan University – PGCE
The following subjects are offered in partnership with Derby University and The Golden Thread Teaching School Hub:
- Chemistry (PGCE)
- Physics (PGCE)
- Design & Technology (PGCE)
The following subjects are offered in partnership with The University of Manchester:
- PGCE Secondary Biology
- PGCE Secondary Business Education
- PGCE Secondary Chemistry
- PGCE Secondary Engineers Teach Physics
- PGCE Secondary English
- PGCE Secondary Geography
- PGCE Secondary German
- PGCE Secondary History
- PGCE Secondary Mathematics
- PGCE Secondary Physics
- PGCE Secondary Physics with Maths
For further information, please visit: Manchester Institute of Education – PGCE Secondary
Please note, all placements offered are subject to change due to variables such as staffing levels.