Why choose our programme?

Great reasons to train with us:

• We have an outstanding partnership with Plymouth Marjon University and together we offer outstanding placements and teaching
• You can train locally in one of our schools across Devon
• Experience a wide range of different learning environments and contexts
• Fully immerse yourself in school life and build lasting relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Enriching school-based essential classroom experiences allow you to put theory into practice as you develop into an outstanding teacher
• Bespoke Subject Knowledge days tailored to suit your needs
• It is expected that as a reflective, highly developed, newly qualified teacher, you will secure employment either directly with your host school or in one of our partner schools, upon successful completion of the programme.

Great reasons to train in partnership with Marjon:

• The UK’s first teacher training institution established in 1838 – they understand education
• Ranked the 1st Best University in Devon and Cornwall for education courses, and 6th in the UK
• Working in partnership with over 300 primary, secondary and special schools to give you a wide choice of learning experiences
• In the Top 25% quartile of all providers in England (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2020) for student satisfaction (92%) for postgraduate teacher training
• Marjon education and teaching graduates are 3rd in all University providers for graduate earnings five years after leaving the university (Institute for Fiscal Studies, 2018)
• Marjon graduates are 7 times more likely to be employed than those from any other named provider
• As a full member of the University you will have access to the full range of facilities, resources and social and academic opportunities and events