Primary PGCE Teacher Apprenticeship (QTS)
University of Worcester
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What makes Primary PGCE Teacher Apprenticeship at Worcester special?The Teacher Apprenticeship provides a salaried route into gaining Qualified Teacher Status with an optional PGCE. As an apprentice you will earn as you learn and your training fees will be paid for by your employer. At the University of Worcester, you can tailor your training programme to suit both your needs and those of your employer.All Teacher Apprentices will follow the PGCE programme, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in ...Read more

What makes Primary PGCE Teacher Apprenticeship at Worcester special?

The Teacher Apprenticeship provides a salaried route into gaining Qualified Teacher Status with an optional PGCE. As an apprentice you will earn as you learn and your training fees will be paid for by your employer. At the University of Worcester, you can tailor your training programme to suit both your needs and those of your employer.

All Teacher Apprentices will follow the PGCE programme, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023. You will have the option of gaining an additional 60 PGCE credits at Masters level (with recommendation for QTS), or you can opt to follow a QTS only route.

We also offer a PGCE SENDI pathway or a PGCE PE pathway while training as an apprentice. Please note both these pathways are not offered as QTS only routes. You can read more about the PGCE programme on our PGCE Primary (QTS) webpage.

This course will give you qualified teacher status, accredited by the Department for Education (DfE).

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On successful completion of the teacher apprenticeship you take with you a Career Entry Profile to start the process of your continuing professional development as a teacher. You will liaise with your employer about employment after you complete your apprenticeship.

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52/101
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60th
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88th
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Ruth
18 Jan 24

I am studying with Castleman Learning Network based in Bournemouth and Poole and overseen by University of Worcester. It is such a supportive course, fast feedback, someone always..Read more

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Miranda
22 Nov 23

I am a mature student and live an hour and a half drive from University, so I do not attend the social events. However, I am aware that the Student Union provide a wide range of..Read more

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Honours degree (normally 2:2 or higher) from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis.

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I am studying with Castleman Learning Network based in Bournemouth and Poole and overseen by University of Worcester. It is such a supportive course, fast feedback, someone always...
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I am a mature student and live an hour and a half drive from University, so I do not attend the social events. However, I am aware that the Student Union provide a wide range of...
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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