Routes into Teaching
At Birmingham Newman University, we are dedicated to equipping you with the skills and reflective practices needed to excel as an educator.
Our education courses focus on understanding the diverse educational needs of all age groups and developing innovative teaching methods to enhance learning.
For over 50 years, Birmingham Newman has been at the forefront of teacher training, producing more than 14,000 qualified teachers who have made significant contributions to their communities and positively impacted the lives of countless children.
The Faculty of Education is renowned throughout the Midlands and beyond. Whether you choose to train as a teacher or pursue one of our broader education courses, our rich heritage and expertise will prepare you for a successful career. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our education programs soon.
Primary teaching is a creative and rewarding career – no two days are the same. You’ll need strong communication skills and the flexibility to plan engaging lessons that inspire young learners.
Secondary teaching is your chance to inspire, challenge and guide young people as they prepare for their future.
Thinking about teaching? Complete a PGCE after one of our Education degrees and you could become a qualified teacher.
Primary Teacher Training courses
PGCE Primary (3-11) with recommendation for QTS (p/t)
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA Primary Education (3-11) with recommendation for QTS
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA Primary Education (3-11) with recommendation for QTS (with Foundation Year)
- Start date:
- September 2026
PGCE Primary Physical Education (3-11)
- Start date:
- September 2026
PGCE Primary (3-11) with recommendation for QTS
- Start date:
- Various
Meet our team
Kevin McLaughlin
Senior Lecturer in Primary ITE
Steve Patrick
Programme Leader – Primary Undergraduate Initial Teacher Training & Education
Sohail Khan
Senior Lecturer in Primary ITE
Beth Magner
Senior Lecturer in Primary ITE and PGCE Primary Programme Assistant Lead (School Direct)
Claire Owen
Senior Lecturer in Primary Initial Teacher Education and PGCE Primary Programme Leader (School Direct)
Emma Powell
Senior Lecturer in Education
Mark Chidler
PGCE Course Coordinator and Primary Year 2 Tutor
Roy Broadfield
Senior Lecturer in Primary Initial Teacher Education
Joseph Bridgewater
Senior Lecturer in Primary Initial Teacher Training & Education
Sarah Bott
Senior Lecturer in Professional Studies & Partnerships
Andrew Sheehan
Senior Lecturer – ITE Primary
Secondary Teacher Training courses
BA Secondary Education Physical Education 11-16 with Post 16 enhancement (with recommendation for QTS)
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA (Honours) Secondary Education History 11-16 with Post 16 enhancement (with recommendation for QTS)
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA (Honours) Secondary Education Humanities (History, Geography and RE) 11-16 with Post 16 enhancement (with recommendation for QTS)
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA (Honours) Secondary Education Mathematics 11-16 with Post 16 enhancement (with recommendation for QTS)
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA (Honours) Secondary Education English 11-16 with Post 16 enhancement (with recommendation for QTS)
- Start date:
- September 2026
BA (Honours) Secondary Education Geography 11-16 with Post 16 enhancement (with recommendation for QTS)
- Start date:
- September 2026
PGCE Secondary Physics with recommendation for QTS
- Start date:
- September 2026
PGCE Secondary Religious Education with recommendation for QTS
- Start date:
- September 2026
PGCE Secondary Computing with recommendation for QTS
- Start date:
- September 2026
PGCE Secondary Drama with recommendation for QTS
- Start date:
- September 2026
PGCE Secondary English with recommendation for QTS
- Start date:
- September 2026
PGCE Secondary Geography with recommendation for QTS
- Start date:
- September 2026
Meet our team
Scott Porter
Senior Lecturer in Secondary ITE, Subject Knowledge Enhancement Chemistry
John Keenan
Senior Lecturer PGCE Secondary, Subject Knowledge Enhancement English
Sharon Holness
Senior Lecturer in Secondary Science ITE, Subject Knowledge Enhancement Biology
Benedict Hart
Senior Lecturer in ITE Secondary
Elizabeth Plummer
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Health
Lisa Vickerage
Senior Lecturer in Religious Education, Subject Knowledge Enhancement Religious Education
Upkar Singh
Senior Lecturer PGCE Secondary, Subject Knowledge Enhancement Maths
Miranda Barker
Senior Lecturer in Education & SEND EMPP
Alethe Bailey
Senior Lecturer in Computing, Subject Knowledge Enhancement Computing