Adults 19+

Teacher Training

Embark on a rewarding career working with students to help them learn and grow. Start your career in education with our teacher training courses - designed to help you develop your skills and experience in order to start your career. Whether you're looking to become a teaching assistant, working in supported learning, or become a qualified teacher, we've got a range of courses designed to help start your career.

Teacher Training – Level 3

Do you love to learn and want to help others learn too? Develop the confidence and skills you need to become an effective teacher with this Level 3 Teacher Training course.

Length: 12 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Carlisle College

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Diploma in Higher Education: Teaching in Further Education – Level 5

Do you love to learn and want to help others learn too? Develop the confidence and skills you need to become an effective teacher with this course.

Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Carlisle College

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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for Teaching in Further Education – Level 6

Do you currently hold an undergraduate degree and would like to teach a specialist vocational subject area in the post-14 sector? This is the course for you.

Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Carlisle College

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Principal of Carlisle College

Sarah became Principal of Carlisle College in 2021, after a number of years leading quality and curriculum as Assistant Principal. Before becoming part of the Senior Leadership Team, Sarah taught Maths and English for Adults, along with a range of Art and Craft classes. With over 20 years of experience in Further Education, Sarah is passionate about the difference it can make to people's lives, and is driven by widening participation and improving life chances of the people of Carlisle and beyond. Sarah is passionate about Cumbria, and chose this area to raise a family. She loves the outdoors - particularly walking, climbing and surfing. Sarah also loves crafts, especially anything fabric based and making clothes.

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Adults 19+

Teacher Training

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Teacher Training – Level 3

Diploma in Higher Education: Teaching in Further Education – Level 5

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for Teaching in Further Education – Level 6

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