Primary PGCE with QTS

Learn to teach students aged five to 11 on our Primary PGCE. You will train through professional experience and reflective practice. Our primary teacher training course reflects all elements of the Department for Education's (DfE) Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF). 'Outstanding' teacher training We are a top teacher training provider and are rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. We are highly thought of in the local area and 98% of our students are employed or in further study within six months of graduating. Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) You will gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). QTS is required to teach in all state-maintained schools in England. Your PGCE also qualifies you to teach abroad. Master’s credits You will complete two master’s modules, which will enable you to gain 60 credits at master’s level.

We are committed to recruiting trainee teachers who have the 'ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.' The interview process will cover the suitability of applicants to work with children and young people. St Mary's is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and nurturing an inclusive and diverse student population. As such, we welcome applications from all those interested in pursuing an academic programme of study. Throughout the application process and while a student is enrolled at St Mary's, we will ensure that individuals will not be discriminated against based on any of the characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have (or be working towards) a Bachelors degree, preferably with a 2:2 or above. You will need to have two out of the three GCSEs specified below in place at application. One of the three highlighted GCSEs can be missing/pending at application but must be confirmed at the appropriate level before the course starts. A minimum of level 4 (grade C if taken before 2017) in GCSE English, Mathematics and Science (or equivalent). GCSE equivalents are offered by St Mary's University. For all Primary PGCE programmes, two of the three GCSEs required for primary teacher training must be held at the point of application. Only one equivalence test will be accepted. Applicants must hold two full GCSE qualifications.