Secondary Teacher Training (11-16)

The majority of our trainees are on the SCITT Core (self-funded) route.  This programme is self funded by the trainee.

What is the cost of the course?

• For secondary fee funded trainees, the course fees are £7,000 in total for 'QTS only'.
• If you decide to do the PGCE uplift, it is an extra £2,200 making the total course cost £9,200.

,How can I pay the course tuition fees? 

• Self finance: you can fund the SCITT tuition fees through private finance. 
• Tuition fee loan: you can apply to Student Finance England (SFE) for a loan to cover your SCITT course fees.   You will need to meet the eligibility requirements for the loan, which are explained on the website https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies
• Tax free bursaries or scholarships: 'High demand' secondary subjects attract a bursary or scholarship which trainees can apply for. Availability is dependent on the highest relevant academic award and the ITT subject. To receive a bursary or scholarship, trainees may need to be entitled to support under the Student Finance England criteria as either a home or EU student. Applicants with a degree from outside the UK will need to check their eligibility for a bursary. Get into Teaching will also provide guidance on equivalent qualifications.

BURSARY INFORMATION 2023/24:

The DfE have confirmed the following bursaries are available for trainees:

• £27,000 in chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics
• £25,000 in geography and languages (including ancient languages)
• £20,000 in biology and design and technology
• £15,000 in English

Applicants may be eligible for a bursary if they have a 1st, 2:1, 2:2, PhD or master’s.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2023/24:

The DfE have confirmed the following scholarships are available:

• £29,000 in chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics
• £27,000 in French, German and Spanish (no other languages)

Scholarships are usually available to applicants with a 1st, 2:1, master’s or PhD, though in exceptional circumstances they may be awarded to a graduate with a 2:2 and significant relevant experience.

Scholarships also come with a package of additional benefits from the relevant scholarship body:

• tax free scholarship
• membership to the professional body
• subject specialist events and webinars held by professional bodies
• online and face-to-face workshops across the country
• subject specialist mentors and coaching
• community of scholars (ex-scholars, teachers, subject leaders)
• access to classroom resources
• continuing professional development (CPD) and networking events during ITT year and alumni

Scholarships are applied for separately to ITT and only awarded to high calibre students who pass a robust application and interview process in one of the specialist subject areas. Scholarships are awarded instead of a bursary.

Scholarship applicants should apply to the relevant scholarship body. Details are available on Get Into Teaching.

• Trainees can apply for a Student Tuition Fee Loan as well as a bursary or scholarship. Note: If your degree is not Honours standard or equivalent, you may not be eligible for a bursary.  
• Maintenance loans: You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan to help with your living expenses.  These are separate to tuition fee loans and are paid in 3 equal instalments, usually at the beginning of each term.  Further information can be found here.  Applications are made directly via SFE; maintenance loans are paid directly to you.  
• You may also be eligible for additional support via Student Finance.  

School Direct salaried route: 

There are limited opportunities for a salary placement.  If you are offered a place on our School Direct route trainees are employed as an unqualified teacher and paid a salary by the school in which they train, in-line with the unqualified teacher pay scale. Trainees do not need to pay fees to cover the cost of the programme and they are not eligible for a training bursary.  Salaried trainees are responsible for meeting the costs of the PGCE uplift, if taken, and cannot apply for a tuition fee loan to support this.