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For every level of teacher training, Early Primary, Primary, Secondary or Secondary with post 16, look no further than the Catholic Teaching Alliance. We have 4 teacher training hubs across Lancashire. Find out more on our Meet the Team page.
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Teacher Training Information Videos

Click on the images below to find out more about our PGCE with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) courses
Early Primary (3-7 years) PGCE with QTS 
​CTA Preston Primary Hub
Primary (5-11 years) PGCE with QTS 
​​CTA Preston Primary Hub
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Secondary (11-16 years) PGCE with QTS 
CTA Main site (Preston) and
​CTA Blackburn Hub
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Secondary with a 14-19 strand (Post 16)
PGCE with QTS 
​CTA Cardinal Newman Hub
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Read our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for more information and details of how to apply to train to teach with the Catholic Teaching Alliance

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Working in an academic collaborative partnership with the University of Cumbria we have designed an exciting programme that combines school placement experiences across our large partnership of schools with training and development opportunities at both the Lancaster Campus of
the University and our local ​training hubs in Preston and Blackburn.

Although it is not necessary for trainees to be Catholic, a key aspect of our partnership is the provision of the opportunity to experience high quality teacher training within an environment based on Catholic values and ethos.

Our teacher training programmes put schools at the heart of the process.  This route, PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), for primary, secondary and sixth form teachers, is ideal if you want to spend most of your time in school while you train.

Teach them ...

to aim high
to discover
teamwork
life's an adventure
to have faith
resilience
learning is fun
to investigate
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Lead School: Our Lady's Catholic High School, St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, PRESTON PR2 3SQ
Tel: 01772 326931  Email: [email protected]