PGCE Primary

PGCE Primary will train you to teach children aged 5 to 11 with training in all primary National Curriculum subjects and a particular focus on Mathematics, English and Science. You will combine university-based learning with extensive school-based experience. University sessions introduce education theories, ideas and concepts, helping you understand current issues in education and connect them to your classroom practice. You will put your learning into practice through 120 days of school-based placements, supported by university tutors and school-based mentors. Our partnerships with more than 200 schools, academies and colleges offer opportunities to develop your teaching in a range of placement settings across Greater Manchester. You will spend a significant amount of time studying the core subjects outlined above, while also studying Religious Education, History, Geography, Art, Music, Design and Technology, PE, Computing and Languages. You will build the knowledge, confidence and professional skills needed for primary teaching, including planning, teaching and critically reflecting on your practice. Completion leads to a postgraduate qualification and recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.

Bachelors degree (minimum 2:2 or international equivalent). Two A-levels or equivalent (minimum grade C). GCSEs in English Language, Mathematics and Science and three other GCSE subjects (minimum grade C).