Primary PGCE (Professional)

Our Primary PGCE course will support you in your ambition to become a confident, engaging and research-informed teacher, who , in turn, enables pupils to reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond. <br/><br/>Due to our strong, long-standing partnership with 150+ local schools serving diverse local communities, you will benefit from significant school-based teaching experience in a range of different contexts. Not only will you learn from experienced school-based colleagues, you will also learn from the pupils you will teach. Your placements also provide a useful networking opportunity, helping you to decide what kind of school you want to work in once you qualify.<br/><br/>Personalised support for our beginning teachers is important to us. We offer this in many ways through personal tutors, school-based mentors and coordinators, student support groups, and our wellbeing team. On top of this, you can access all the university’s support services. <br/><br/>Additional enrichment opportunities including time in an alternative provision, immersive practice days, special interest groups and School of Education seminars and events, ensure you have a range of rich, exciting learning experiences throughout the course.<br/><br/>Key features of the Primary PGCE<br/>* Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in our 2022 inspection<br/><br/><br/>* Qualified to teach Key Stage 1 and 2 (5-11 years)<br/><br/><br/>* PGCE qualification (60 masters-level credits) with Qualified Teacher Status<br/><br/><br/>* Time spent in first placement school from week one of the course<br/><br/><br/>* Second school placement starts early in the spring term<br/><br/><br/>* University-based days spread across the year<br/><br/><br/>* 20 immersive practice days, focussing on key aspects of teaching<br/><br/><br/>* Your 60 PGCE credits can be used towards an MA Education, and 30 credits can be used towards other MA courses<br/>