Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

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Kingston University

United Kingdom , London Borough of Sutton

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Kingston Hill

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,500 / year(s)

Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE

About

The PGCE Primary Course is an exciting teacher training route for those passionate about working within the Primary phase and developing their understanding of all aspects of primary teaching.

At Kingston University, our vision is to develop critically confident and well-rounded teachers. Educators who are values-driven, and equipped to transform the lives of children and young people in their communities. This course will help you develop these qualities, as you become an effective, inclusive and evidence-informed teacher gaining both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE.

We offer an ambitious, fully developed, evidence-based curriculum, which fully integrates the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF) in line with DfE requirements. This ensures that upon completion of the course, you are well-prepared for the next stage in your professional development as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

The course is organised in two strands: taught subject days, and three blocks of school experience. These blocks, spread through Autumn, Spring and Summer terms, are where you will develop practical teaching skills, with the support of experienced subject mentors and teachers. Our strong partnerships with schools, and the high-quality mentor training we provide, ensure that you will receive consistent feedback and support from expert mentors/colleagues to understand, apply, reflect upon, and develop your teaching practice throughout your school placements.

You will also benefit from a course that supports you in becoming a reflective, research-engaged teacher who can use evidence to drive improvements in young people's learning and wellbeing. Your PGCE modules form part of our MA Education, which you can continue with beyond your PGCE year.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer

An honours degree, preferably 2:2 or above, from a UK higher education institution or equivalent overseas qualification.
GCSE grade 4 or above (C or above for examinations taken prior to 2017) in English, science and mathematics. If you do not meet the GCSE requirement in any of these subjects, we are happy for you to take your tests externally (via Equivalency Testing or A*Star Equivalency).
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and Health checking process that identifies no concerns about suitability to teach.

Additional entry requirements

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an online interview via Microsoft Teams. The interview process is designed to enable us to assess your suitability to train to teach. You will be assessed against the five core areas of the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (DfE, 2024). These are: behaviour management, pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and professional behaviours.

If you are offered a place on a teaching training course, we recommend you arrange to get experience in a school with children of relevant age. This way, you'll begin to become familiar with the demands and expectations of teaching.

Important safeguarding information

Kingston University, Department of Education, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We implement safer recruitment procedures.

Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to complete a ‘breaks in employment' form and give relevant details of any gaps in employment or study. This form must be completed by 9am on the day before the scheduled interview. If you do have any gaps, these will be discussed in the interview. Please note: If the form is not completed by the deadline, the interview may be subject to cancellation.

Candidates invited to interview will also be asked to complete a safeguarding declaration.

All candidates who are offered a place will be required to have a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records check in Child Workforce as a condition of acceptance to their chosen course. We will also carry out a check of the prohibition from teaching list upon programme enrolment.

All candidates who are offered a place and have lived or worked outside of the UK for a period of 3 months or longer (in the last 5 years), will be asked to apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct in addition to their DBS check.

All candidates who are offered a place on a PGCE programme will be required to provide references from two professional individuals.

As part of our due diligence process, we may also carry out an online search for candidates who are offered a place on the course and this may affect the status of the original offer.

International

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0. Make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

Country-specific information

You will find more information on country specific entry requirements in the International section of our website.

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Career

After you graduate

Our graduates become primary teachers. Many go on to attain middle and senior management roles in schools. The course also offers a path to a masters qualification.