Postgraduate Certificate in Education (QTS) - Primary with Mathematics Specialism PGCE

**Empower your teaching journey with our specialist programme. Gain exceptional training and support to inspire young minds in the 3-11 age range, through close partnerships with schools.**<br/><br/>Our PGCE Primary with Mathematics Specialism (QTS) programme ensures your professional growth, empowering you to make informed teaching decisions. Complete the course to pursue a part-time Masters in Teaching Studies.<br/><br/>Once you have enrolled on the PGCE primary course, you can opt to specialise either in working with 3-7 year olds or 5-11 year olds or 7-11 year olds. Students on the 3-7 specialism will undertake two placements, one in in the Early Years Foundation Stage and one in Key Stage 1. Students on the 5-11 specialism will undertake two placements, one in Key Stage 1 and one in Key Stage 2. Students on the 7-11 specialism will undertake two placements, one in Lower Key Stage 2 and one in Upper Key Stage 2.<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/>We excel in teacher education by combining theoretical knowledge and practical experience in its PGCE Primary with Mathematics Specialism programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This program offers 80 credits towards further study, allowing graduates to pursue a Masters degree such as the MA in Teaching Studies. The integration of academic rigour and hands-on practice, along with the opportunity for advanced qualifications, makes us a leader in teacher education.<br/><br/><br/>- Full preparation for generalist primary teaching through engagement with all aspects of the PGCE Primary (QTS) programme<br/><br/><br/>- Develop additional expertise in the learning and teaching of mathematics, preparing you undertake a leadership role early in your career<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from specialist primary mathematics tutors and experts in partnership schools<br/><br/><br/>- High levels of support to help you to make a difference <br/><br/><br/>- Ofsted (2024) said in their recent report Trainees are overwhelmingly positive about their experiences. Many trainees commented on how their personal tutors get to know them as individuals and genuinely care about their well-being<br/>