Subject to eligibility, successful applicants may be able to access a tax-free bursary of £26,000, or a scholarship of £28,000 (through the British Council) as well as a tuition fee (£9,790) and maintenance loan to help fund teacher training.
Train to become a Spanish teacher with Lady Eleanor Holles
Full time 1 year from August 2025 to June 2026
Passionate about languages and eager to inspire the next generation? Join our unique teacher training programme. We are recruiting passionate linguists to work towards their PGCE qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Through our programme you will gain the skills, knowledge and practical training needed for a successful career in language education.
Lady Eleanor Holles is the lead school for the South West London Hub of the National Modern Languages SCITT, the only national teacher training provider specialising in modern foreign languages in the UK offering a distinct blend of academic and hands-on training, this unique experience sets us apart from other routes into teaching.
We are looking for candidates who have the potential to be an outstanding teacher. You will need a good honours degree or a recognised equivalent qualification together with a high level of fluency in at least one modern language.
If you are a graduate with a good honours degree in languages looking for a change in career, are graduating this year, have acquired a high level of language skills through your career or travels, or are a native speaker with a good degree, our programme could be the first step to kickstart your rewarding teaching career.
Applications can be submitted at https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training.
Information about taster days at Lady Eleanor Holles (comprising lesson observations and an introduction to the course) and the application and selection process can be found on the website or by contacting Juliet FitzGerald on jfitzgerald@lehs.org.uk. The course start date is August 2026.