Train to Teach With BCCET
Train in a supportive Trust environment with hands-on classroom experience, dedicated mentoring and high-quality professional development. Our programme provides a clear route into your teaching career and Early Career Teacher years.
Hear From Our Trainees
Discover what it is really like to train to teach with BCCET.
Hear directly from previous trainees about their classroom experience, mentoring, professional development and the support they received throughout their training.
Why Train With BCCET?
Practical experience, professional development and dedicated support from day one.
Develop your teaching practice through meaningful, practical classroom experience in our schools.
Receive dedicated one-to-one support and guidance from experienced teaching professionals.
Complete an intensive school-centred route into the teaching profession.
Build the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to begin your teaching career.
100% of last year’s trainees secured teaching roles after completing their training.
Previous trainees have praised the organisation and support provided throughout the course.
Courses & Eligibility
Explore our training routes and find out what you need to apply.
Courses We Offer
- Primary – 4 to 11 years
- Primary – 3 to 7 years
- Secondary subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing
- English
- Mathematics
- Physics
- History
- Geography
- Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
- Religious Education (RE)
Eligibility
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
- Sufficient knowledge of the subject you wish to teach.
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics.
- GCSE Science if applying for Primary or Early Primary teacher training.
Course Fees & Applying
Ready to take the next step towards a career in teaching?
Our Teacher Training Partnership
BCCET & Teach First
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust partners with Teach First to deliver high-impact teacher training and professional development. We welcome trainees of all faiths and beliefs who share and support the values of our Trust.
Where You Could Train
Our schools are located across East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Training with BCCET gives you the opportunity to gain experience across our family of primary and secondary schools, learning from experienced colleagues working in a range of school communities.
Programme Documents
Talk to our Teacher Development team about the programme, our schools and the support available throughout your training.