PGCE Primary Education

Why study Primary?

St Mary's University, Twickenham has been recognised as one of the highest quality providers of training for primary school teachers in the country, and their Initial education courses have been judged by Ofsted to be ‘outstanding’. St Mary’s have franchised this successful programme to enable students to study at Wrexham Glyndwr University.

• Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on completion of the programme.
• Wrexham Glyndwr University has a long history of initial teacher training, and has close connections to many leading primary schools in the Wrexham area on the border between Wales and England. A significant amount of the programmes will be in school, where you progress from teaching small groups to whole classes.
• Your school experience will be with Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Placements are organised by our Placement Learning Unit to ensure that you receive the appropriate level of support.
• You will be supported by a passionate and caring team of experienced tutors, who strive for excellence in the theory and practice of teaching. By studying with us, you will also have access to fantastic resources and support systems which will be available to you throughout your PGCE.

KEY COURSE FEATURES

• Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on completion of the programme.
• Our primary initial teacher education courses are judged by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ - the highest grade attainable in an Ofsted inspection.
• Students will be taught in lectures by experienced, expert practitioners in the field of education.
• There are many educational enrichment opportunities available for students to get involved with e.g. the certification of SAK4A (Sainsbury’s Active Kids for All).
• Students will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of their studies, allowing them to spend time in a particular educational setting of their choice and explore their own particular interests.
• Please be advised that the start date for the Primary PGCE is 31st August (TBC).

ASSESSMENT & TEACHING

Students will get to teach and learn alongside creative, reflective and dynamic practitioners who are passionate about teaching children. The programme encourages you to increase your understanding of teaching and learning processes in order to develop and maintain the high levels of enthusiasm, ability and passion necessary within the teaching profession.

Teaching will take place in interactive sessions. Tutors model good practice in the use of ICT and use lectures, seminars and group activities to stimulate and give you the confidence to be professional teachers. Assessments are used to ensure that you understand and can apply the knowledge you have gained whilst on the course - both in schools and on campus. This is done through a range of methods:

Self-assessment
Audit of Subject Knowledge for Maths, English and Science
Presentations
Micro-teaching
Posters
Essays
Practical Sessions

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates are very successful in securing teaching appointments at the end of their studies. Many take up employment in one of our partnership schools and go on to inspire and mentor students.