Program Overview

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PGCE with QTS Secondary Mathematics

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Mathematics is a one-year course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You'll train to become a Mathematics teacher for the secondary age range (11-16). You'll gain 60 academic credits at Master's level as part of the course.

About

Teaching is both a challenging and a rewarding career with a high level of job satisfaction. It's a great privilege, as well as a great responsibility, to play such a key role in young people's lives. We focus on supporting our trainees to thrive, and we do this alongside teachers and mentors in school. We also facilitate you to collaborate with your peers, and to graduate with a ready-made, supportive professional network.

All our courses are future-facing and underpinned by a strong values base. Our provision directly addresses education for sustainable futures. We equip you to be able to work thoughtfully, creatively and successfully with your learners. At UWE Bristol, we're committed to training reflective, innovative, and adaptable teachers for the future.

Entry

Entry Requirements

• An undergraduate Honours degree with a 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification, in a related subject.
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Candidates with substantial and relevant professional experience with a degree in any subject (and GCSE English and Maths) would be considered on an individual basis.

Personal Statement

We are looking for candidates who can explain why they want to be a teacher and specifically why they want to study to teach a chosen subject. This is your chance to highlight your skills, knowledge, experiences, and passion for teaching.

Work Experience

Whilst work experience is not a requirement we recommend that you get experience of working with or volunteering with children to help prepare you for the placement-based learning involved in this course.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview. Your interview will include a short task. After interview a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course may be required, if so this will be included as a condition of your offer.

Additional Requirements

• Health checks for Fitness to Teach.
• A clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure including check of children's barred list.
• Satisfactory references including one from your latest employer and/or latest role involving working with children.
• Verification of identity and right to work in the UK.
• Check for sanction, restriction or prohibition on teaching issued by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) (if in teaching role).
• Overseas Criminal Record check, if you've lived, studied or worked overseas for five months or more in the last five years.

Structure

Content

If you have an infectious enthusiasm for mathematics and enjoy working with young people, then we are looking for people just like you. The ability to interpret numbers, calculate, handle statistical information and problem solve are essential skills in everyday adult life - you could help young people acquire these skills.

You'll study the following modules:

• Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice (Secondary)
• Becoming a Transformational Teacher (Secondary)
• Professional Practice A (QTS)
• Professional Practice B (QTS).

Learning and Teaching

The PGCE courses are part of a broad range of specialist education provision in the School of Education and Childhood at UWE Bristol. You'll be supported in school by a mentor, who liaises closely with your UWE Bristol tutor.

Assessment

Assessment is based on professionally focused assignments and the final block school experience. To gain the award of PGCE, you need to pass each academic assessment as well as pass classroom practice against the standards specified by the Secretary of State for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Fees

Full Time Course

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł9,535
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł17,000

Indicative Additional Costs

• Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per year: Ł650

Features

Placements

As a trainee teacher, you'll complete 120 days in school placement practice blocks in at least two different schools, plus further focused teaching experiences.

Study Facilities

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Careers

Careers / Further Study

PGCE programmes include 60 credits assessed at Master's level. As a trainee teacher, you'll be joining a modern and well-regarded programme to train to teach across the 11-16 age range and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).