Ignite Institute
Ignite is a collaboration of successful schools across Cheshire and the Wirral, full details of which can be found on our website.
About Ignite Institute
We can offer you the highest quality of initial teacher training leading to Qualified Teacher Status for Primary routes.
We believe our provision ensures trainees feel fully prepared for life in the classroom and a fulfilling career in education. If you require any further information or would like to arrange a visit and see for yourself, please contact us through our website.
Why Train with Ignite Institute?
- Primary places available
- QTS and PGCE accreditation by the University of Chester
- Phase specialist tutors guiding your learning
- Pre-course induction and observation within partner schools
- Engaging and bespoke training programme and unique opportunities
- Placements in partner schools within the partnership
- Innovative and dedicated mentors
- Outward-looking and innovative environment
- Excellent employment rates with many of our trainees securing teaching positions
We can also offer:
- Accredited training in Autism and SEND
- Educational Visits Leader training and certification
- Cutting-edge practice in teaching and assessment strategies
- Specific placements open for students wishing to embark on a teaching career in Catholic Education
Would you like a day of school experience?
If you are interested in training to teach and would like to sample a day in the life of a teacher at our Lead Primary School St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary in Ellesmere Port before you apply for our PGCE with QTS Primary programme please contact Angela Potts with your availability angelapotts@hfcmat.com
Information Events
If you are interested in training to teach and would like to find out more, why not join us at one of our upcoming information events, and discover what the Ignite Institute can offer you? Our informal Primary teacher training information events take place on Zoom.
- Further dates TBC
To register, please email angelapotts@hfcmat.com.
If a date and/or time is unsuitable but you would like further information please take a look at our website.
Alternatively please contact Angela Potts with any questions or to arrange an informal chat.