As a music teacher, you will help pupils to explore a wide range of music. You will plan a combination of practical lessons, using musical instruments and computer programmes, and lessons covering the theory and history of music helping to pupils to develop an understanding of music.
What qualifications will I gain? | Where will I train? |
Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley or Derbyshire. |
How long is the programme? | When does it start? |
One year | September |
University partner | UCAS code |
How will I learn?
Our programme is intended to meet your own individual needs on your journey to QTS and meets the Teachers’ Standards. The course includes:
- Academic lectures at Sheffield Hallam University,
- Professional training sessions delivered by STTA at various locations in Sheffield
- Hands-on experience through placements at schools in the local area.
- A dedicated mentor to provide you with support and guidance throughout your training.
- Guidance and support provided for all aspects of your training.
- Ongoing school-based support throughout the year.
- School placements.
You will have your own mentor in each school, who will meet with you regularly and provide support and advice. They will also assess your teaching in school.
How am I assessed?
Your performance will be assessed throughout the year by a range of strategies ranging from observations of your teaching, reviews, target setting, action plans and formal academic assessment tasks.
We will also track your progress throughout the year and provide support and guidance to ensure that you are
on-track to successfully complete your training.
After successful completion of this course, you will be a qualified teacher. By becoming a teacher, you’re joining a profession that offers a huge variety of career opportunities.
There are lots of opportunities to progress into a number of leadership or management roles, such as:
- Subject/phase lead
- Lead practitioner working as a mentor, coach, trainer or facilitator
- A pastoral role
- Teaching and learning responsibility
- Head of department
- Deputy head
As well as excellent career opportunities, teaching offers a competitive salary, job security and job satisfaction.