Secondary Education (Welsh) PGCE

In the PGCE Secondary Welsh programme, you will be offered the opportunity to experience teaching Welsh in the English medium and Welsh medium sectors. This will allow you to diversify in both sectors, or specialise in one.
You will also be able to work with other curriculum subjects such as English and MFL, sharing expertise in developing language, culture, identity and love of literature. You will leave the programme equipped with the skills to develop the Welsh speakers of the future and with an excellent career path ahead of you.
Finally, the PGCE Welsh programme offers leading research informed training and support that will allow you to flourish in our outstanding Cardiff Partnership schools. Research underpins our programme, allowing you to develop your own ideas and theories which will lead to an exciting and unique teaching career.

All applicants will be required to apply through UCAS Undergraduate by completing an online application form. Applications will then be assessed against the entry criteria for the relevant programme and applicants invited to attend an interview based on this information. All applicants should:Have a previous education background which provides the necessary foundation for work as a teacher in the relevant phase and subject specialism. Have the aptitude, capability, and resilience to meet the required QTS outcomes by the end of their ITE programme. Possess the appropriate personal and intellectual qualities to become excellent practitioners. Read effectively and be able to communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written English and/or Welsh. Not have a criminal background which might prevent them working with children or vulnerable young people, or as an education practitioner; and have not previously been barred or excluded from teaching or working with learners (student teachers are required to arrange for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)). Demonstrate at the interview stage as having the appropriate personal functional skills in literacy, numeracy and digital competence applicable in a professional teaching and learning context. Demonstrate their suitability to become excellent teachers. Meet the requirements of the Welsh Government’s Education Health Standards (2004) *, confirming their health and physical capacity to undertake a teacher’s responsibilities.GCSE Requirements: GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 or above in English Language or Welsh Language (First Language), Mathematics or Mathematics – Numeracy (or a standard equivalent). Grade C / Grade 4 or above in Science (or a standard equivalent) is required for PGCE PE. Students studying to teach in Welsh medium schools will also need a GCSE grade C or above in Welsh (first language). Second Language Welsh may be considered if studied at a higher level e.g., A level. Please note that Grade C / Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language or Welsh Language, Mathematics or Mathematics – Numeracy and Science (or equivalent) should already have been achieved to be considered for interview for PGCE Physical Education. Minimum Degree Classification at Entry (All at Honours):2:2. Applications may be considered for certain secondary subjects from those who have achieved below a 2:2 honours degree, but where higher qualifications and/or substantial relevant experience have been attained, e.g., masters, PhD.