• Professional and relevant training in a school context along with all the benefits that a Higher Education Institution can offer
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced teacher and colleagues who can offer examples of good practice, advice and support during the training
• Training to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to become an effective teacher and to meet the Teacher’s Standards
• The opportunity to achieve an academic Postgraduate Certificate in Education with QTS and to gain 60 credits at Masters level
• The chance to enhance your training experience through a small scale research project in an area of your choice
• The prospect of high employability within the diverse range of schools in the region
• An internationally respected route into a career in teaching
• Personalised levels of academic and teaching support from University tutors and school mentors
• Training from academic staff with excellent research and publication profiles
• Forward-thinking learning support resources, such as the first University-City jointly owned library: ‘The Hive’ in Worcester

Want to see our School Direct programme in action? Come and meet the team at our Open Morning on Wednesday 1st April 2020, 10:30- 12pm at Lord Scudamore Academy (Hereford) where you will have the opportunity to meet the staff, children, newly qualified teachers (NQTs) and current School Direct trainees.

For further information on the School Direct programme at HMFA and to book your place at the open day please contact Sarah carter on 01432 273951

School mentoring and University Tutor support throughout the programme

Taught days at the University with subject specialist university tutors to link theory and classroom practice and to support research into written assignments

On – going assessments against the Teacher’s Standards

Collation of a portfolio of evidence throughout the course for meeting the Teacher’s Standards.

What you will study
Across the programme, trainees will study and be assessed across six modules including Early Years and National Curriculum Core and Foundation Subjects. Your school based training programme will reflect your University Programme. You will also study some modules at Masters’ level and gain 60 masters credits.

During the School Direct course you will be placed in more than one school. This will ensure that you experience a wide range of settings.

Teaching students may be placed at Lord Scudamore Academy and/or our partnership schools. See the list below of our partnership schools:-

• Canon Pyon CE Primary School
• Kings Caple Primary Academy
• Llangrove CE Primary School
• Sutton Primary Academy
• Kington Primary School
• Marden Primary Academy
• St Weonards Primary School
• Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy
• Our Lady’s Primary School
• St Paul’s CofE Primary School
• Hampton Dene Primary School
• St James CofE Primary School
• Pencombe CE Primary School

We are looking to select trainees with outstanding potential with a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our children.
The academic requirements set out by the Teaching Agency are;

A minimum grade ‘C’ or equivalent in GCSE English, Mathematics and Science

An honours degree (2:2 or above)

Successful completion of skills tests in Literacy and Numeracy

For skills test registration please visit – Skills Test Registration

We currently have a number of School Direct non-salaried positions available. You may apply to train with us through UCAS now.

For further information on how to apply please visit Training in schools

For further information on the School Direct programme at HMFA please contact Sarah Carter

Troops to Teachers will provide teacher training opportunities to service leavers – with significant extra benefits.

Pupils deserve exceptional teachers. That’s why the Troops to Teachers non-graduate programme are targeting outstanding Service leavers like you to train as teachers of the future.
We believe that with your skills and experience, you have a great deal to offer our schools. And, in return, we have much to offer you: the opportunity to train for a deeply rewarding career and the sense of doing something that really matters. The Troops to Teachers non-graduate programme is available in England, and is open to all non-graduate Service leavers who are currently in the resettlement cycle.
For more information email- Troops to teachers website

For further information on bursaries and scholarships please visit Training in schools and Tuition Fee Routes

For information regarding course fees please visit
University of Worcester

“If you want to help children in your area to realise their ambitions / inspire local children to fulfil their potential then we want to hear from you. We are looking for applications from people who have the potential to be brilliant teachers.

Working in partnership with University of Worcester, School Direct allows us to customise the training to meet the needs of both the school and the trainees, who gain practical experience from day one. It is a great way to learn and qualify to become a teacher and many successful candidates quickly progress into leadership positions.” Head Teacher, HMFA.

PLEASE READ THE TESTIMONIALS BELOW FROM PREVIOUS SCHOOL DIRECT TRAINEES AT HMFA FOR FUTHER INSIGHT

“I was unsure of which route to take when applying for my PGCE, looking back, I know I made the right choice going with Schools Direct. The course gave me the opportunity to be in the classroom from day one, which enabled me to build strong relationships with both the pupils I worked with, and the staff. I was made to feel welcome and felt I had a constant network of support within the school. The opportunity to observe experienced teachers on a daily basis really helped me to learn the importance of using a range of teaching strategies, managing behaviour effectively and promoting a love of learning. After finishing the course, I felt ready and fully prepared to take up my teaching position. I would highly recommend the Schools Direct Route to anybody considering doing a PGCE.”
Annie Brace,
Previous HMFA School Direct student and current HMFA employed teacher.

“Schools Direct was the only route for me, with having 4 years practical experience in a school, I didn’t want to be University based! The support and training that is provided by the schools within HMFA is brilliant and I certainly wouldn’t be where I am now without their support.”
Leanne Durham,
Previous HMFA School Direct student and current HMFA employed teacher.

“The staff are welcoming, friendly and supportive. Being in school from day to day helps us to build relationships with their staff and fantastic pupils. I will look back on this course with fond memories.”
Kat Morgan,
current and former School Direct student and current HMFA employed teacher.