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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
36 weeks
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
36 weeks
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The PGCE Primary with Mathematics Specialism (QTS) programme offers you high quality training and support. It will prepare you to teach in the 3-11 age range and is run in close partnership with schools.
The PGCE Primary with Mathematics Specialism programme will enable you to develop your subject expertise within a primary context. You will learn to teach all the primary curriculum subjects as well as developing specialist expertise in teaching primary mathematics. You will be fully prepared for employment in a generalist role at the start of your career, where as a class teacher you will 'champion' mathematics and inspire children and teachers. The course lays the foundations for you becoming a future mathematics lead or specialist teacher in a primary school.
We are looking to recruit graduates with strong mathematics subject knowledge who demonstrate an enthusiasm for mathematics and an understanding of the primary context. You will benefit from our collaboration with a wide range of partner schools and the diverse communities we serve will enrich your experience. You can choose to focus on the 3-7 or 3-11 age range. Students choosing the 3-7 age range will undertake placements in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Students choosing the 3-11 age range will undertake placements in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
On our programme you will be challenged to develop informed and justified decisions about how you approach your teaching, in order to enable you to continue to develop over your career. On successful completion of your PGCE you will be awarded 80 credits towards your Masters and you may return to study with us on a part-time basis to complete your Masters qualification.
If you are interested in generalist primary teaching, you may like to train on our PGCE Primary course. Information can be found on our PGCE Primary course page. Alternatively, if you are interested in working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities you may wish to join our Primary SEND programme.
Employability
We work closely with the University careers service and local councils in order to provide you with support for the job application process. Our success rate for completion of our primary courses and subsequent employment in schools remains consistently high. Primary mathematics specialist students are highly sought after. A majority of students gain employment in the local region, many of them choosing to remain in partnership schools. Many newly qualified mathematics specialists secure employment in a more generalist post at the start of their career, joining the mathematics leadership team and going on to lead mathematics in their schools.
All applicants to the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Education (SSPIP) Mathematics course must hold a degree from a UK Higher Education Institution. This should be a 2.2 or above (and this will be a condition of any offer where the degree is not already awarded). Evidence of strong mathematics subject knowledge and enthusiasm for mathematics is required. We welcome applications from candidates with A level Mathematics and/or degree content, as well as those who have a passion for mathematics and strong performance at GCSE. Applicants need GCSE Mathematics at grade 7, 8 or 9 (A or A*) prior to making an application, a strong overall profile and a passion to ‘champion’ mathematics in primary schools. You must also have a GCSE in English (Grade 4 or above*), or an equivalent qualification which must be attained prior to making an application. GCSE Science (Grade 4) must be attained as a condition of entry, where this has not already been obtained. If you are offering a qualification other than a GCSE please check with us before making an application. You must also: complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up a place. complete relevant checks to ensure you have the health and physical capacity to teach. agree to abide by the University of Birmingham Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise.
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£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
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£24,120 per year
Students from EU
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£24,120 per year
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