PGCE Primary (7-11)

A teacher who is knowledgeable and skilled can have an amazing impact on a child during their time at school and beyond.

Teaching in the primary age range, specialising in KS2, you will play a vital role in motivating children to be engaged and excited about their learning.

Developed in close partnership with primary schools throughout East Anglia, our Primary PGCE course is designed to help you become a confident and capable teacher who can motivate children and manage a class effectively.

Upon successful completion of your PGCE, you will graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 90 Master’s level credits.

You’ll join this 38-week, full-time course in September and finish the following July. You’ll spend the majority of time in schools – with at least 120 days (24 weeks) in placements and up to 60 days in taught sessions. Your placements will usually be in two different schools, helping you to develop an understanding from contrasting experiences.

ABOUT

UEA’s PGCE is based on the principle that you can only inspire and teach children well if you really understand them. We aim to develop reflective and inspirational teachers, who value and build upon the rich variety of backgrounds and experiences children bring to the classroom.

We’ll prepare you to plan, teach, assess learning and manage children’s behaviour effectively. You will be well prepared to teach across the primary curriculum, and to work with other professionals in the classroom.

AFTER THE COURSE

You’ll graduate as a confident and highly reflective Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) in the Primary years, with a specialism in teaching children aged 7–11 years old in Key Stage 2.

Alongside your PGCE, you will be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 90 Master’s level credits, and UEA will continue to support you in your first years of teaching as an ECT

UEA’s employment rates are excellent and were identified as one of our key strengths in our latest Ofsted inspection report.

You’ll have the option to build on your Master’s credits by continuing to study part-time for an MA.

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Teacher

Curriculum leader

Head of year

Deputy head

Head teacher