The Universities Council for the Education of Teachers
The Universities Council for the Education of Teachers acts as a national forum for the discussion of matters relating to the education of teachers and professional educators, and to the study of education in the university sector and contributes to the formulation of policy in these fields. Its members are UK universities involved in teacher education, and a number of colleges of higher education in the university sector.

Our vision
High educational and personal achievement for all learners through excellence in teacher education.
Our mission
To act as an independent and authoritative voice on teacher education while supporting the quality, sustainability and professionalism of teacher education by encouraging cohesive partnerships, engaging constructively with stakeholders and drawing on research from across the UK and internationally.
Latest news
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OfSTED Insight newsletter
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DfE: Overseas' Teaching Qualifications in England
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KNSTE conference: Developing a Sense of Belonging (28th March 2023)
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Gordon Kirk Travel Scholarships: 2023 applications open
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DfE: Teacher Recruitment Bulletin (January 2023)
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ITT Reform: DfE Partnership Grant webinar (Jan 23)
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Teacher Development Ofsted Update
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External Examiners
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Foundation Year programme of the Biological Sciences courses
University of Worcester
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BEd Primary (QTS) and BEd Early Years (QTS) provision
Plymouth Marjon University
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Professional Master’s Programme in Education
Birmingham City University
Members' Job Vacancies
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Assistant Professor in Primary Teacher Education
University of Cambridge
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University Assistant Professor in Literacy Education
Unversity of Cambridge
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Assistant Professor in Teachers' Professional Learning
University of Cambridge