SBS Initiative: Teacher qualification support

Teacher qualification support guaranteed funded access to the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education.

The aim was to enhance academic career readiness by formalising teaching experience and pedagogical training. The initiative included fee coverage and targeted Surrey Black Scholars with aspirations toward academic careers, while also strengthening their broader professional skillsets.  

Category: Academic Intervention/ Career

What was this initiative? 

Funded access to a teaching qualification supporting pedagogical development and academic career readiness.

Impact for Scholars 

Strengthened teaching experience, employability, and readiness for academic roles.

Why it matters 

Expands access to formal academic career pathways.

✦ Key Contribution 

Funded access to Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, bridging research and teaching to support career progression.

"I love teaching...being able to formalise it with a certificate was a dream." - SBS Scholar