Welcome to Catholic Teacher Training @ Wigan and West Lancashire
Please bear with us while we are updating our website to reflect our new name.
All details of courses available remain the same.
Why choose CTT@WWL?
- Faith – your training will be in successful Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Liverpool. These schools work closely together to provide a personalised training programme in a faith environment.
- Local – train to teach in your local Catholic secondary school – we have ten schools in your local area with GUARANTEED placements.
- Family – You will have the best start in your teaching career by training within our supportive Catholic community. Our schools work closely together as a welcoming, supportive family.
- Quality – We are a Lead Partner for ITE with Liverpool John Moores University, who work with us to provide high-quality academic training.
- Success – We have trained 243 teachers over 12 years who are now making a positive difference in children’s lives.
- Employment – We have a high success rate for gaining employment for our trainees both within our partner schools and in others.
We welcome enquiries and applications from committed graduates of any faith or no faith who wish to join us in shaping Catholic education in the future.
Our Stories
Watch our videos to hear from our trainees and mentors about what makes Catholic Teacher Training @ Wigan & West Lancashire such a great place to begin your career in teaching.
FAQs
Do I need to be Catholic to apply?
No! Catholic Teacher Training @ Wigan & West Lancashire is not specifically designed for Catholic Teachers but rather for teachers who want to train and work within a Catholic setting. We are an inclusive provider of teacher training.
Will I receive any financial support while I train?
Yes. If you are on a postgraduate or undergraduate route into Initial Teacher Training, and are classed as home or European Union (EU), then you will be able to access the standard financial package of student support available to all students in England. This includes tuition fee and maintenance loans, and a means-tested maintenance grant. In addition to this, you may be eligible for a tax-free training bursary.
Will I receive a training bursary?
Substantial tax-free bursaries of up to £31,000 are available for people with top degrees in certain subjects. The amount of bursary you will be eligible for depends on the subject you want to teach and your degree classification. Scholarships are also available in a number of subjects.
When are postgraduate bursaries paid? What can it be used for?
They will continue to be paid in instalments during a trainee’s training year. Trainees can choose to spend the bursary as they wish.
Will I receive funding for my postgraduate teacher training if I have a degree class below a 2:2?
Anyone starting postgraduate teacher training will need to hold a degree of at least second class honours or equivalent in order to receive a training bursary from the Department for Education.
All UK students are able to access the student support package of tuition fee loans, maintenance grants and maintenance loans from the Student Loans Company.
What if I don’t have the required qualifications?
If you don’t have the necessary GCSEs in Mathematics or English, you may be able to take an equivalency exam. If in doubt, you should contact your chosen ITT provider to find out what their requirements are.
What if my degree doesn’t relate to the subject I want to teach?
There is a requirement for 50% of your degree to be in the subject that you want to teach or relevant to it. If you don’t think your degree is relevant to any subject in the curriculum, contact your local ITT provider for advice. We may be able to take into account relevant experience.
Contact Us
01942 760130
Catholic Teacher Training @ Wigan & West Lancashire
St Peter’s Catholic High School
Howards Lane
Orrell
Wigan WN58NU
