Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)

Overview

The Secondary PGCE forms a practical introduction to teaching. You'll develop the professional expertise, knowledge and understanding to teach secondary-age children. You will also gain experience teaching at the post-16 level.

We offer the following Secondary PGCE courses:

• Computing
• Design & Technology
• English
• Geography
• History
• Mathematics
• French
• French with German
• French with Spanish
• German with French
• Spanish
• Spanish with French
• Spanish with German
• Science with Biology Specialism
• Science with Chemistry Specialism
• Science with Physics Specialism

An understanding of the relationship between theory, practice and research underpins this PGCE.

You'll graduate with a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) if you:

• complete these components
• meet the Teachers’ Standards through your practical engagement in schools

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Your future

A PGCE with QTS opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in education, both within the UK and internationally. With this qualification, you'll be in high demand, as schools seek qualified, skilled teachers who can make an immediate impact on the lives of young people. Not only will you gain a respected, professional qualification, but you'll also have the confidence and expertise to excel in your teaching career from day one.

Most of our graduates become teachers, but you’ll develop a diverse set of transferable skills applicable to a range of careers, such as:

• leadership and teamwork
• organisation and time management
• written and oral communication
• critical analysis and reflection
• problem solving

This programme is also excellent preparation for further study.

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