PGCE (Secondary) Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (QTS) (validated by the Open University)
This practical course does not confer Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) but supports you in meeting QTS standards. It is aimed at anyone studying for or already holding QTS but not a PGCE. Full time: 1 year
About the course
Location: Teacher Development
This programme allows you to critically analyse core teaching practices
Centre, Park Lane Campus
within the secondary school environment and apply them to your own subject area. It blends theoretical study, learning environmental observation and practical application by combining university study with learning practice. By the end of the programme, you will be fully prepared to teach your specialist subject to Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) students.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Two-thirds of the course will be spent on work placement
Progression may include acquiring
modules, allowing you to gain practical experience and an
Qualified Teaching Status (QTS),
understanding of teaching at secondary level. The remaining
studying a Masters degree
time will be spent at our new Teacher Development Centre.
or relevant employment.
You will develop professional and interprofessional practice,
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:
and gain a broad knowledge of teaching, learning and
• Secondary School Teacher
development and how to support your students’ growth.
• Community Education Officer
Please note you will need to hold a live
• Teaching Assistant
enhanced DBS, which may incur costs.
assessment. You will also gain a deep understanding of personal
Modules may include: • School-based Experience 1: Demonstrating
• Positive Behaviour and Wellbeing
Professional Practice
• School-based Experience
• Teaching Learning and
2: Subject Specialist
Assessment in Schoolbased Education
Pedagogy and Practice • Inclusive Professional Practice
Apply for this course through UCAS using institution code L21.
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
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