There is no right or wrong way to become a qualified teacher, however there are two main routes that you can take to pursue this career. The two ways to become a qualified teacher or either university based or school based, each having its own style of learning and pros and cons too.

University based training involves academic lectures involving research essays and takes on a more academic approach to learning. You will still have a set amount of hours that you will need to complete in a school setting, including planning and leading your own class.

School based learning has a more apprenticeship feel to the learning. This style is certainly a more hands on approach as you are based in a school and will usually be assigned your own class during training. Your hours may be shortened to allow for the academic requirements of the course to be complete.

University is seen as the more traditional route, however there has been an increase in school based learning. For those looking to complete their PGCE, will need to undertake a research project which will require university attendance.