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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Liverpool John Moores University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Liverpool John Moores University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
Select a an exam type
About this course Become a superb Primary teacher at LJMU. Graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 3-7 or 5-11 age range. Earn whilst you learn on this employment-based initial teacher training programme Train to teach whilst an employee in a school setting and take on responsibility for your own classes from the first day of term Follow a curriculum developed and delivered in partnership with outstanding local schools Learn from LJMU staff at our city centre campus and from expert teachers Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative teacher The Salaried School-led programme is an employment based route which leads to a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status at Primary level. It is offered by Lead Partners in collaboration with LJMU. As a Salaried student teacher, you will be employed in a school while you train and will receive a salary from your school (the amount paid is linked to the unqualified teacher pay scale which may be enhanced by schools for some subject areas). The school will also cover the cost of your training to become a qualified teacher. Our philosophy of 3-7 teaching centres around a commitment to learning and teaching through play and interaction. This is a challenging and rigorous approach, which requires high level planning, organisation, intervention and assessment. Training to teach the 5-11 age range enables you to explore pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning across all national curriculum subjects with a particular focus on the core subjects, including the teaching of phonics. You can also apply for 5-11 with a specialism in mathematics or PE. This programme is usually open to graduates with three years' work experience. Schools can, however, choose to accept applications from candidates with less work experience to attract high-quality applicants. This route is ideal if you are considering a career change, but you must apply with a school willing to support you and to employ you whilst you train.
You need a minimum 2:2 honours degree (or recognised equivalent), GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade 4/C (or above) or equivalent qualifications – level 2 numeracy and literacy are not acceptable, GCSE equivalency tests are accepted in English, Language, Maths and Science, but ONLY if results are officially received and can be verified PRIOR to application. We will not consider candidates with pending GCSEs or equivalency tests.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£17,750 per year
Students from EU
Classroom based: £17,750, Laboratory based: £18,250
£17,750 per year
Students from International
Classroom based: £17,750, Laboratory based: £18,250
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