Teacher Training FAQ

Recruiting now- Choose the Catholic Teaching Alliance for your PGCE course starting next September.
The Catholic Teaching Alliance (CTA) is a school-based delivery partner of the University of Cumbria. The CTA PGCE with QTS course is a 1 year full-time route into teaching with the majority of the course spent on placement in our alliance schools.

You can choose to train to be a teacher with the Catholic Teaching Alliance (North) by age range and/or location:
  • Early Primary (3-7 years) based in Preston
  • General Primary (5-11 years) based in Preston
  • Secondary (11-16 years) based in Preston or Blackburn​
  • Secondary with post 16 (14-19 years) based in Preston.
Follow the links below for frequently asked questions.
​Why choose the postgraduate fee-funded route into teaching?

How do I find information about CTA (North) courses?
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What are the entry requirements?

What places are available with the CTA (North)?
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What is the deadline for applications?
We will accept applications for our teacher training courses up until the course is closed or mid-July. Contact us to see how many places are available in your subject.

What about the Literacy and Numeracy Skills Tests for teachers?
For courses starting after April 2020, candidates no longer need to take professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy before beginning teacher training.

How do I get some school experience?

What about the cost of training?
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Are there any bursaries available for my subject?
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How do I apply for School-based Teacher training with the CTA (North)?

How can I find out more about teacher training with the CTA (North)?
New:  View our slideshow for more information  on teacher training with the Catholic Teaching Alliance
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To apply for CTA postgraduate teacher training courses use Apply for teacher training, a GOV.UK service from
​8 October 2024 ​