Teacher training events
Meet us online or in person and find out how to become a teacher.
Helping you get into teaching
We’ve been delivering Initital Teacher Education (ITE) courses for over 50 years. Through our established partnerships you’ll get Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on our courses, as you develop your teaching career and make a difference to the young people you’ll teach.
book your place at a teacher training event
On our PGCEs you can take your teacher training at one of our partnership schools across the South East England. You’ll go on two placements throughout the year, giving you practical experience in the classroom. We also offer a School Choice PGCE, where you can apply directly to the school you want to teach in.
You can choose to train as a Primary or a Secondary teacher, with a wide range of subject specialisms available.
Depending on your subject and qualifications, you could be eligible to receive a tax free bursary or a salary while you train.
Come and meet us
If you’re thinking of getting into teaching, come and talk to us to find out how we can support you on your teaching journey.
We run a number of events throughout the year, both online and in-person. You’ll hear from our teaching experts and subject tutors. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you have about how to gain teacher qualification, including:
- How does teacher training at Sussex work?
- What degree do I need to become a teacher?
- Can I train to teach part-time?
- Can I teach, train and earn a salary?
- Can I study a PGCE with QTS if I'm an international student?
Teacher training events
See the teacher training events we’re running, as well as events from other organisations like the Department for Education (DfE).
| Wednesday 22 October 2025 |
Join our online information evening to find out more about teacher training at Sussex. This event will cover all our teacher training routes, including PGCE, School Choice PGCE, School Direct Salaried and Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship. |
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| Wednesday 29 October 2025 |
Our Careers Fair is an opportunity to browse and speak to employers from a range of sectors, including teacher training at Sussex. This event is only for University of Sussex and University of Brighton students. |
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| Wednesday 5 November 2025 |
Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (PGTA) Information Meeting (online) |
Find out how our fully-funded Postgraduate Graduate Teacher Apprenticeship Course works with ‘on the job' learning in an employing school and ‘off the job’ learning at Sussex. 5pm-6pm (online). |
| Thursday 6 November 2025 |
Learn more about becoming a teacher at our online event. 5.30pm-6.30pm (online via Zoom). |
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| Wednesday 19 November 2025 |
Find out about routes to Qualified Teacher Status and a PGCE with Sussex and get information about applications and interviews. |
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| Saturday 29 November 2025 |
Come and hear how you can make a difference to the life outcomes of children and young people by training as a teacher with the University of Sussex. 10.30am-2.30pm (online). |
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| Wednesday 10 December |
Find out about routes to Qualified Teacher Status and a PGCE with Sussex and get information about applications and interviews. |
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| Wednesday 7 January | Teaching information event (online) | Find out about routes to Qualified Teacher Status and a PGCE with Sussex and get information about applications and interviews. |