PGCE Primary Teaching with QTS
Liverpool John Moores University
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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 (PE and mathematics specialisms are available for the 5-11 age range).Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative teacher of 3-7 or 5-11 year olds (see Details tab for range of courses)Enjoy placements supported by excellent teacher mentorsSpend 120 days on school placementBecome an inquisitive, creative and reflective ...Read more

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 (PE and mathematics specialisms are available for the 5-11 age range).Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative teacher of 3-7 or 5-11 year olds (see Details tab for range of courses)Enjoy placements supported by excellent teacher mentorsSpend 120 days on school placementBecome an inquisitive, creative and reflective practitionerStudy full-time, over 10 monthsSpend 120 days in a 'Home School' placement with a mid-course 'Alternative' placement to ensure experience in a range of school settings.Our PGCE Primary programmes are designed to prepare you for a career as an innovative and creative teacher. You will be trained by highly experienced academic staff and school mentors.Start date(s): SeptemberStudy mode: Full-timeCourse duration: 1 year

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18/279
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71st
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81st
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Grace
04 Mar 25

Best - a very welcoming community, student support is easily accessible. Always social events which is great for making connections Worst - work load is quite heavy (course..Read more

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Phoebe
04 Mar 25

Best bits is being in the heart of the city, lovely cafes and lovely libraries! Could improve the student union, maybe some more opportunities to collab with people across the..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have a first-degree classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification, have at least a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science or their equivalent (which must be approved by LJMU).

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£18,250 per year

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Grace
04 Mar 25
PGCE Primary Teaching with QTS
Best - a very welcoming community, student support is easily accessible. Always social events which is great for making connections Worst - work load is quite heavy (course...
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Phoebe
04 Mar 25
PGCE Primary Teaching with QTS
Best bits is being in the heart of the city, lovely cafes and lovely libraries! Could improve the student union, maybe some more opportunities to collab with people across the...
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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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Liverpool John Moores University
80- 98 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5UZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Liverpool Central  0.2 miles away
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