Train to teach with Leeds Trinity

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Create futures

At Leeds Trinity University, we’ve been training teachers for nearly 60 years - and we’re proud to be known for our supportive community, strong school partnerships and research-led teaching.

Whether you want to teach in a primary school, share your passion for a secondary subject or explore different routes into teaching, our PGCE programmes are designed to help you succeed.

You’ll gain real classroom experience, learn from experienced educators and develop the confidence, skills and professional expertise to make a lasting impact as a teacher.

Find your PGCE

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Primary School

Inspire young learners and help them build the foundations for a lifetime of learning.

PGCE Primary

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Secondary School

Turn your subject passion into a career that motivates and challenges the next generation.

PGCE Secondary

Early career teachers who trained at Leeds Trinity say they were exceptionally well prepared for their first teaching post.

Ofsted 2023

Start your teaching journey

Explore your options, meet our team and discover the right PGCE for you. Take your first step today.

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Why choose Leeds Trinity?

At Leeds Trinity, you’ll train in a supportive community where your success comes first.

A leading teacher training provider

We’ve been training teachers since 1966, with an outstanding reputation for high-quality, research-informed PGCEs that prepare you to make an impact from day one.

Strong school partnerships

You’ll benefit from placements across hundreds of schools in Yorkshire and the Humber – from small rural primaries to large inner-city secondaries – gaining a wide range of classroom experience.

Expert tutors and mentors

Our tutors and school mentors are experienced teachers and subject specialists who’ll guide your progress throughout your training, offering personalised feedback and practical support.

Research-led training

Our curriculum is shaped by the latest educational research and policy. You’ll learn from experts who are leaders in their fields, from curriculum design to inclusion and wellbeing.

Excellent career outcomes

Leeds Trinity graduates are confident, employable and well prepared for their first teaching roles – with many progressing quickly to leadership positions.

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