Our teacher training for post 16 courses will prepare you for a career in the classroom, teaching adults and young people aged 16+. This can include teaching in sixth forms, in offender learning, in further education colleges, or in community settings. There’s also the option to enhance your existing skill set with some of our shorter courses.
Teacher Training for Post 16
Who are Leicester College’s Teacher Training for Post 16 Courses for?
What you go on to teach will differ according to your background, existing qualifications, and your own career aims. Entry requirements differ depending on the course. Some of our shorter courses are equivalent to GCSE or A level, while the PGCE and Level 5 Diploma are closer to degree level. Candidates who lack conventional qualifications but have relevant work experience and can prove their ability to study at a higher level will still be considered. Getting into teaching has never been more accessible for those returning to learning, and the way our courses are structured and delivered make them especially suitable for career changers.
As well a teacher training courses we also offer qualifications for people who wish to work in education with children.
Further Information
We spend longer at work now than ever before, with retirement ages steadily rising. Changing careers to fulfil your ambitions makes sense – why spend years working at a career you don’t enjoy? Any teacher or mentor will tell you that while the job offers challenges, no two days are the same, and the rewards can be immense.
Certificate in Education (CertEd) Further Education and Skills level 5 – P00354
Course Code: P00354
Key Information
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Start Date
23 Sep 2024 -
Study Hours
Part Time
5.5 hours per week
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Duration
2 years -
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Are you passionate about education and ready to take your teaching career to the next level? Look no further Our specialised teacher course aimed to teach individuals aged 16 and above is designed to empower educators like you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to excel in today's dynamic classroom environments.
Teaching Professional Graduate Certificate (PGCE) Further Education and Skills level 6 – P00284
Course Code: P00284
Key Information
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Start Date
23 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
4.5 hours per week
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Duration
2 years
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Teaching in the lifelong learning sector is exciting and rewarding. Validated by De Montfort University, this two-year, part-time course is for those already holding a degree level qualification. You will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to teach in FE Colleges, Adult and Community Learning, voluntary, public, and private organisation settings.
Teaching and Learning Graduate Diploma level 6 – P00285
Course Code: P00285
Key Information
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Start Date
24 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
DISTANCE
This Teaching and Learning Graduate Diploma will teach you skills from Special Educational Needs to Classroom Management enabling you to further your career. This course is designed to provide a ‘top-up’ opportunity for those who have gained a level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, enabling them to access further study and career progression.
Teaching Professional Graduate Certificate (PGCE) Further Education and Skills level 6 – P00381
Course Code: P00381
Key Information
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Start Date
26 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
4.5 hours per week
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Duration
2 years
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Campus
DISTANCE
Teaching in the lifelong learning sector is exciting and rewarding. Validated by De Montfort University, this two-year, part-time course is for those already holding a degree level qualification. Attending on Thursdays, you will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to teach in FE Colleges, Adult and Community Learning, voluntary, public, and private organisation settings.
Certificate in Education (CertEd) Further Education and Skills level 5 – P00354
Course Code: P00354
Key Information
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Start Date
22 Sep 2025
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Study Hours
Part Time
5.5 hours per week
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Duration
2 years
-
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Are you passionate about education and ready to take your teaching career to the next level? Look no further Our specialised teacher course aimed to teach individuals aged 16 and above is designed to empower educators like you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to excel in today's dynamic classroom environments.
Teaching Professional Graduate Certificate (PGCE) Further Education and Skills level 6 – P00284
Course Code: P00284
Key Information
-
Start Date
22 Sep 2025
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Study Hours
Part Time
4.5 hours per week
-
Duration
2 years
-
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Teaching in the lifelong learning sector is exciting and rewarding. Validated by De Montfort University, this two-year, part-time course is for those already holding a degree level qualification. You will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to teach in FE Colleges, Adult and Community Learning, voluntary, public, and private organisation settings.
Teaching and Learning Graduate Diploma level 6 – P00285
Course Code: P00285
Key Information
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Start Date
23 Sep 2025
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
DISTANCE
This Teaching and Learning Graduate Diploma will teach you skills from Special Educational Needs to Classroom Management enabling you to further your career. This course is designed to provide a ‘top-up’ opportunity for those who have gained a level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, enabling them to access further study and career progression.
Teaching Professional Graduate Certificate (PGCE) Further Education and Skills level 6 – P00381
Course Code: P00381
Key Information
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Start Date
25 Sep 2025
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Study Hours
Part Time
4.5 hours per week
-
Duration
2 years
-
Campus
DISTANCE
Teaching in the lifelong learning sector is exciting and rewarding. Validated by De Montfort University, this two-year, part-time course is for those already holding a degree level qualification. Attending on Thursdays, you will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to teach in FE Colleges, Adult and Community Learning, voluntary, public, and private organisation settings.