PGCE Primary Education (QTS)
Middlesex University
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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OverviewWhy choose PGCE Primary Education (QTS) at Middlesex?Teaching in a primary school is one of the most rewarding careers you can have. You will be working with a team of teachers and other adults to support children (aged 5 to 11) to succeed inside and outside the classroom.During this one-year full-time course, we emphasise the importance of developing strong subject knowledge and understanding of theory and pedagogy. You will gain a thorough understanding of the education system and ...Read more

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Why choose PGCE Primary Education (QTS) at Middlesex?

Teaching in a primary school is one of the most rewarding careers you can have. You will be working with a team of teachers and other adults to support children (aged 5 to 11) to succeed inside and outside the classroom.

During this one-year full-time course, we emphasise the importance of developing strong subject knowledge and understanding of theory and pedagogy. You will gain a thorough understanding of the education system and practical teaching strategies as well as then have the opportunity to apply them. You will be introduced to further issues and strategies each week, which you will be able to investigate and apply in a practical setting before reflecting on the entire experience.

The course has been designed to include 120 days of school experience across the training year. We have excellent relationships with schools across London and the surrounding area. The nature of the course allows you to return to university to reflect on your practical application.

You will also benefit from the guidance of expert tutors who bring a wealth of professional experience to their teaching, and who are widely published across disciplines such as multilingualism, diversity and childhood development.

Our ambitious Primary PGCE curriculum has fully embedded the Core Content Framework for Initial Teacher Training. You will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to fully meet the Teachers' Standards by the end of your training programme.

The teaching quality and individual support for students on the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes at Middlesex consistently produce the highest outcomes and very high employment rates of our trainees who typically gain their first teaching appointments during the courses.

Accreditations

Successful completion of this course leads to Qualified Teacher Status, allowing you to work in any state school in England. This means the course is professionally recognised for being of the highest quality, focused on developing the knowledge and skills that schools require.

This degree is accredited by the Teaching Regulation Agency, Department for Education.

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21/101
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82nd
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113th
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Mariline
17 Jan 25

Studying at Middlesex University has truly been an incredible experience. As a qualified nurse aspiring to transition into a teaching career, the support and resources provided by..Read more

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Luke
03 Mar 23

really fun and inviting great place to..Read more

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Entry requirements

We welcome your application regardless of your background or experience. For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications: A 2:2 honours degree or above – all subjects considered. The following requirements are set out in the Initial Teacher Training Criteria document. You must have: GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above in English, science and mathematics or standard equivalent. We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills or IELTS. Been subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check and/or any other appropriate background check. We recommend that you gain some experience of working in a school context before you start the course. Recent experience in a primary school setting will support you in making the right career choice and, if completed prior to your interview, will support you in your ability to contribute to the tasks during the selection process.

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£9,250 per year

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£12,600 per year

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£12,600 per year

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Studying at Middlesex University has truly been an incredible experience. As a qualified nurse aspiring to transition into a teaching career, the support and resources provided by...
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