iTeach is an online training programme for secondary teachers of maths, physics and chemistry in England, developed by Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK and Hibernia College in Ireland, and funded by the UK Government's Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA).

Developed to address the current shortage of maths and science teachers by providing a more accessible path to becoming a fully qualified teacher, many iTeach students are career changers with existing work and family commitments.

The iTeach programme offers a Postgraduate/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). 

Note that all physics and chemistry students are required to initially study modules in general science (combined physics, chemistry and biology) before specialising in their main subject area. This is in order  to ensure a solid knowledge base across all three subjects, as most schools will require teachers to teach general science up to Key Stage 3.

‘The support from the university and my tutors has been excellent and has contributed in my successes throughout the course.'

'The resources provided were very useful. The student support from the university as a whole was excellent.'

'Very impressed with online teaching material. Effectiveness of distance learning approach exceeded my expectations.'

'It gave me confidence to begin my teaching career in England.'

'The on-demand content and live tutorials were excellent.'

iTeach considers candidates on merit, experience and qualifications regardless of gender, age and ethnicity. We are proud that our cohort profile demonstrates that we do not follow the traditional national recruitment statistics and have enabled wider access to Initial Teacher Training as intended by the TDA in establishing this innovative training route.