PGCE Secondary (Lead Partners)

Program Overview

PGCE Secondary (Lead Partners)

Course Description

This is for you if... you have a degree and would like to train to teach 11-18 year-olds as part of the Lead Partners scheme.

Course Information

• Duration: 1 year, full-time
• UK Fee: £9,535
• International Fee: £18,950
• Taught by: Education

Entry Requirements

• 2:1 degree for English, Geography, History or Social Science
• 2:2 degree for Maths, MFL, Sciences or RE
• GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Maths
• A-levels (or equivalent) in relevant subjects
• Professional Skills Tests in literacy and numeracy

Application Process

The application process for a PGCE is different from other postgraduate courses.

Additional Requirements

• Admission to the course is subject to a satisfactory medical report
• All offers are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure

English Language Requirements

You must have a GCSE Grade C in English Language.

International Qualifications

Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships, and additional requirements.

Fees and Funding

UK Students

• £9,535
• PGCE students can apply for loans from Student Finance England and may be entitled to a tax-free NCTL bursary

International Students

• £18,950
• You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place

Careers and Employability

We will support you in applying for teaching posts. The mock interviews we include as part of the course have directly resulted in job offers for our students.

Related Courses

• PGCE Secondary
• PGCE Primary
• PGCE Primary (Lead Partners)

Course Structure

Professional Studies Programme

The Professional Studies programme runs throughout the academic year and forms the core of the Secondary PGCE programme. It is compulsory for student teachers from all subject areas.

• Reflective Practice
• Career Development
• Professional Values
• Academic Skills Development

School Placements

You will undertake two secondary teaching placements in our Partnership Schools.

• Phase A
• Phase B

Why Leicester?

• We work with over 200 primary and secondary schools in city, suburban and rural settings
• Ofsted (2024) have graded our initial teacher training programmes as 'Outstanding'

Teaching and Learning

Your learning will consist of a combination of university-based classes and school-based teaching placements where you will get hands-on experience of teaching a range of classes.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PGCE Secondary (Lead Partners) is a one-year, full-time program designed for individuals with a degree who wish to train to teach 11-18 year-olds. It is part of the Lead Partners scheme, which allows schools to recruit students onto teacher education courses run in collaboration with universities. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become effective secondary school teachers. It combines campus-based sessions focusing on the principles of good teaching practice with school-based placements, providing practical experience in a variety of classroom settings.

Teaching:

The program involves a combination of university-based classes and school-based teaching placements.

• University-based classes: These sessions cover a range of generic professional issues, organized into three strands:
• Reflective Practice
• Career Development
• Professional Values
• Academic Skills Development
• School-based placements: Students undertake two secondary teaching placements in partner schools, experiencing diverse inner city and rural environments with learners from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds.

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers as secondary school teachers. The University of Leicester provides support in applying for teaching posts, including mock interviews that have resulted in job offers for students. The University also fosters continued relationships with graduates by offering professional development opportunities, Masters courses, and PhD opportunities.

Other:

• The program is run in partnership with a range of partner schools.
• Each Lead Partners provider school offers its own unique range of placement experiences and opportunities, but shares most of the Secondary PGCE Professional Studies Course with students on the University-led Secondary Education PGCE course.
• The program is graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (2024), adhering to the highest standards set by the Department for Education.
• The program emphasizes reflection, encouraging students to evaluate their own teaching and share their learning with peers.
• Students receive support from a range of tutors throughout the program.

UK Students

Starting in September 2024 £9,250 If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee. PGCE students can apply for loans from Student Finance England and may be entitled to a tax-free NCTL bursary. Find out more about scholarships and funding.

International Students

Starting in September 2024 £17,500 You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee. From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee.