The Waverley Education Foundation works in partnership with local Birmingham schools and Birmingham City University (BCU) to offer a range of PGCE programmes. We share a commitment to raising aspiration in areas of significant socio-economic disadvantage and are passionate about training teachers who will both educate and inspire the young people in our care.

Why choose Waverley School in partnership with BCU?

• Make a real difference to some of the most disadvantaged young people in the city
• Full postgraduate PGCE, incl. Qualified Teacher Status and 60 credits at Master’s level
• Consistently high employment success rates for our trainees
• Strong partnership with Birmingham City University
• A supplementary school-led programme where our trainees can learn together from outstanding practitioners
• A close alliance of schools working together year after year
• Start your teaching career in Birmingham – great diversity, social life and affordability

What our trainees say

“Extremely practical training with supportive staff who understand completely how it feels to be in your position.”

“If I am remembered as a good teacher it will be thanks to Waverley School Direct.”

“A great team who go the extra mile.“