PGCE Secondary (11-18 Age Range) with QTS

Cardiff Metropolitan University

If you are a graduate with a passion for your specialist subject and a desire to inspire young people, this course is for you. The PGCE Secondary (11-18 Age Range) with QTS degree at Cardiff Met is a one-year course that leads to the award of qualified teacher status. The course aims to prepare student teachers to be highly skilled, confident, critically reflective and innovative practitioners who are committed to life-long professional learning and the education of young people.Distinctive Features of the Degree60 credits at master’s level that can be ‘traded in’ towards an MA in Education.University and school experiences that train student teachers to teach the Curriculum for Wales across the full age-range of the secondary school.Students are prepared for a PGCE qualification widely recognised throughout the United Kingdom and the rest of the world.Research-informed clinical practice where structured opportunities enable student teachers to use theory to interrogate practice and vice versa.A supportive and collaborative culture of learning.School-led training days led by schools identified as leading providers of education and professional development.A ‘return day’ to university and/or lead partnership schools every week to consolidate and cohere learning.Opportunities for cross-phase learning with our PGCE Primary programme.Person-centred enrichment opportunities to build on strengths and develop innovative, collaborative, professional learning and leadership skills.A commitment to the development of Welsh language skills of all student teachers based on their individual experience and needs.