PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS (5-11)
Edge Hill University
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PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS course will make you an expert in teaching this subject to children aged 5-11. And you’ll achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). If you have qualified teacher status (QTS), you’ll get a minimum starting salary of £32,916 (or more in London) as a primary or secondary school teacher in England, rising to £51,048 for more experienced ...Read more

PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS course will make you an expert in teaching this subject to children aged 5-11. And you’ll achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). If you have qualified teacher status (QTS), you’ll get a minimum starting salary of £32,916 (or more in London) as a primary or secondary school teacher in England, rising to £51,048 for more experienced teachers. Every school needs a mathematics expert. That could be you. Our PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS course provides a high-quality teacher training experience. You’ll learn how to educate children aged 5-11 in all primary curriculum subjects, and craft specialist knowledge in teaching mathematics. You’ll spend lots of time on placement in schools, where we’ll support you in meeting the Teachers’ Standards. You’ll gain the essential professional skills and knowledge for a two-year induction as an early career primary teacher and mathematics specialist. Graduating as a primary mathematics specialist, you’ll be a role model and a leader to your colleagues. You’ll set an example for teaching in ways that are enriching, engaging and inspiring for young children.

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You are expected to have: a commitment to, and understanding of, primary education, and specifically Mathematics education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher, GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification), GCSE Science at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), suitable presentational qualities, including a good standard of written English, and a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). No specific subjects are required. For the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics.

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£18,000 per year

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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

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St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
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