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PGCE Primary

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    PGCE 1 year full-time

Course Description

If you have the ambition to inspire children aged 5 to 11 as they begin their learning journey, this accredited Primary PGCE – rated Outstanding by Ofsted after its latest inspection – is perfect for you.

You’ll learn to be an amazing Primary school teacher who can engage your pupils, work productively with your colleagues, and keep improving your teaching practice throughout your career.

You’ll study with expert practitioners and academic researchers in your university sessions, and spend at least 120 days on placement in a school or other educational setting, with support from school-based mentors.

We’ll offer you school placements in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and give you a taste of teaching and learning outside mainstream primary education to broaden your knowledge of the sector.

When you graduate, you’ll be eligible for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which qualifies you to teach in UK schools as a Primary teacher. You’ll also be well placed for moving into school management roles, other training careers or any role that calls for creative communication and problem-solving skills.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • A UK degree or equivalent (a minimum of 2:2 is desirable).
  • GCSE Mathematics, English language and a science subject at grade C (Grade 4) or above, or equivalent.

English language requirements

  • Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have GCSE English language at grade C (Grade 4) or above, require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component less than 6.0.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to start your teaching career as a fully-qualified Primary school teacher. As a new teacher in 2023, you could expect a starting salary of between £28,000 and £38,810 in the UK, depending on where you teach.

As its an internationally-recognised qualification, this PGCE Primary course will also enable you to work as a teacher overseas, including in the USA, Canada and Australia.

And, as you progress in your career as an established teaching professional, you’ll have opportunities for further career progression in teaching and management roles, including Head of Year and Subject Leader.

Module Details

All modules on this PGCE Primary are core.

  • Development of the Professional Teacher – 30 credits
  • Pedagogy and Learning in a Primary Setting – 30 credits
  • Reflective Practice in Primary Teaching – 30 credits
  • The Professional Teacher – 30 credits

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