PGCE Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16)
Edge Hill University
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Motivated to inspire young minds? Ready to unravel the mysteries of mathematics in the classroom? Developed around the latest curriculum requirements, our PGCE Secondary Mathematics prepares you to teach a subject many find challenging.Learn from leading experts in mathematics teacher training. Strengthen your subject knowledge and sharpen your skills in teaching with technology. As well as mastering the subject, we’ll help you become confident managing a classroom and assessing your students’ ...Read more

Motivated to inspire young minds? Ready to unravel the mysteries of mathematics in the classroom? Developed around the latest curriculum requirements, our PGCE Secondary Mathematics prepares you to teach a subject many find challenging.

Learn from leading experts in mathematics teacher training. Strengthen your subject knowledge and sharpen your skills in teaching with technology. As well as mastering the subject, we’ll help you become confident managing a classroom and assessing your students’ progress.

You’ll experience life in the classroom. Not only will you learn more about the subject, but also get to test out different teaching approaches, perfect lesson planning and understand learning strategies.

Training as a teacher can be equally rewarding and challenging, but we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. You’ll be able to get advice from your Personal Tutor and ask for feedback from an assigned mentor at your placement school.

During this course, you’ll take time to reflect and work towards becoming the best teacher you can be. You’ll also reflect on your classroom experiences with different types of learners to help you throughout your career.

Successful completion of the programme leads to a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This PGCE is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be well placed to progress Your future career

into employment as an early career teacher of mathematics at secondary school level.

Alternatively, following your time on this course, you might decide to further your studies by moving on to an MA or PhD in a related area.

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54/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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37th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
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Katie
20 Feb 24

It is a beautiful campus, really calming and lovely feel to it which is why I wanted to come here, the course is great and I am learning lots on it. The student's union for me..Read more

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Kathryn
08 Feb 24

If you enjoy quiet it’s great but not if you want the night..Read more

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Entry requirements

To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have: A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level in a relevant subject (or equivalent qualification) and a willingness to engage in a subject knowledge enhancement course. GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification). Satisfactory levels of information and communications technology competence.A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher. An interview forms part of the selection process.

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£9,250 per year

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£16,500 per year

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£16,500 per year

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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Edge Hill University has been inspiring minds since 1885 and continues to live up to its ethos of ‘creating opportunity from...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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