Make a difference in Merseyside

There are a variety of teacher training options available in Merseyside. All teacher training courses offer expert academic and practical guidance from mentors and tutors who are there to help you succeed.

Training to teach in Merseyside

Tax-free bursaries of up to £26,000 are available in a range of subjects - find out more about the types of funding available for teacher training.

Whichever teacher training course you choose, you'll get plenty of classroom experience in at least two local schools.

As a newly qualified teacher in Merseyside, you’ll begin on a salary of at least £24,373. Addtionally, you could also benefit from early-career payments and the Teachers’ Student Loan Reimbursement scheme in certain subjects. 

Register today to get free personalised support with your application and the funding available if you train to teach from an experienced teacher with knowledge of your region.

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Selma's story   

Selma, teacher
"My mother inspired me to become a teacher. Growing up I remember watching all the hard work, love and determination she would put into her job, and the wonderfully funny stories the children would tell her. I knew I wanted the same and what’s more fulfilling than teaching!"

You can search for postgraduate teacher training courses, filtering by location, training provider and subject, using the Department for Education's search tool.

Upcoming events

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Virtual Train to Teach Peterborough event

04 November 2020 - 16:30

Peterborough

This event, for anyone interested in training to teach in Peterborough, will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.

Virtual Train to Teach Exeter event

05 November 2020 - 16:30

Exeter

This event, for anyone interested in training to teach in Exeter, will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.

Virtual Train to Teach Liverpool event

10 November 2020 - 16:30

Liverpool

This event, for anyone interested in training to teach in Liverpool, will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.

Virtual Train to Teach Bristol event

11 November 2020 - 16:30

Bristol

This event, for anyone interested in training to teach in Bristol, will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.