Trainee teachers

"The IOE has really set me up to teach at a high level which means the students I teach will also be learning at a higher level."

"I loved the variety of subjects with primary education and building the foundations for a love of learning that can stay with children."

Hadiya talks about the value of her school placements and the importance of reaching out to the people around you.

Luke on what it takes to succeed in the teaching profession.

Na talks about how her time at IOE has benefitted her professional career and practice, and her top advice for those starting their teacher training programmes.

Nathan talks about why the broadness of the Further Education (FE) sector inspires him to teach.

*This programme was previously known as the Post Compulsory PGCE.

Bandini completed her PGCE through part-time study. She aims to work with adults who want to improve their English and literacy.

*Previously known as the Post Compulsory PGCE.

Behzad reflects on the PGCE application process, and how his current training builds on previous experience as a teaching professional.

*Previously known as the Post Compulsory PGCE.

After a career as an accountant and business owner, Simon found his love for teaching through voluntary work. He outlines four elements of the PGCE that he's found most valuable.

"I see Geography as a fundamental subject in establishing pupils’ sense of place in the world and in developing a critical viewpoint from which to understand contemporary issues."

Chloe believes that London offers the fantastic opportunity to bring the city's history into the classroom and enables students to relate to what they are learning.

"This is time to think about what kind of teacher you want to be... it’s really laying a foundation that I can use in a very practical sense."

"Lively, interesting, and engaging sessions which make you feel part of something bigger than the PGCE itself."

As a French national, Sabrina reflects on training to teach in London schools.

Xi sums up his teacher training year at IOE.

Najma talks about juggling her time between work, study and being a parent, and the skills she's learned through training to teach in a multicultural city.

"I am very grateful to IOE for making it so easy for me to be confident in my decision to change career."

Olivia talks about training to teach on the School Direct route, and being able to explore the psychology and philosophy behind learning and education at large.