School Direct At Turton

School Direct at Turton is an innovative school led teacher-training programme based in Bolton, working in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores and Egerton Community Primary.

With School Direct at Turton you get practical, hands-on training and education based in excellent schools across the North West of England. Courses generally last a year and all result in QTS. You will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Master’s-level credits upon completion. There may also be a possibility to develop further with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

School Direct at Turton recognises the importance of collaborative partnerships based on foundations of shared interest, mutual commitment and trust. We are confident that we can help you to fulfill your professional ambitions and enable you to achieve more than you ever thought possible.

Our vision is to ensure that you are prepared for the challenges of the classroom and well-equipped to benefit students in the schools in which you will train. We will work collaboratively, proactively and flexibly with you to achieve high quality teaching and learning.

Both School Direct at Turton and Liverpool John Moores University share a common vision of teaching and learning, grounded in research and practitioner knowledge. This vision is underpinned by a shared passion and drive to train and develop you to be an outstanding and inspirational teacher who is highly employable, a highly successful teaching professional and leader of learning.