PGCE - Secondary - Mathematics

Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational Maths teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations and tailored tutor support.At Worcester, you’ll gain experience through placement in two different secondary school environments, teaching a range of secondary year groups, whilst receiving support from a subject mentor and University tutors.When not on placement, you’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops and interactive subject sessions. In these interactive sessions, our tutors will model effective teaching and classroom management strategies. You’ll also get the opportunity to select one of our enhancement activities, these allow you to pursue a subject that's important to you – from technology enhanced learning to teenage mental health.Beyond the classroom, we’ll enrich your teaching portfolio. You'll spend a day in a primary school observing lessons across KS1 and KS2 to understand how the foundations of mathematics are taught and experience planning and teaching revision sessions for A-level mathematics students. You will also be given access to the Advance Maths Support Programme and local Maths Hubs, who will support and advise you.When you successfully complete the course, you'll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). QTS is awarded by the Teaching Regulation Agency in England.