School-based PGCE - Primary
Plymouth Marjon University
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Course SummaryTake the School-based PGCE route to become an Early Career Teacher in a primary school in one year. You will be based out of two different primary schools across the year, immersed in school life and taking an active role in the school team. You will work mainly out of a single school selected by our lead partner organisation.Training to be a primary school teacher with Marjon will mean you enter a proud tradition of outstanding teacher training. We have been training educators ...Read more

Course SummaryTake the School-based PGCE route to become an Early Career Teacher in a primary school in one year. You will be based out of two different primary schools across the year, immersed in school life and taking an active role in the school team. You will work mainly out of a single school selected by our lead partner organisation.Training to be a primary school teacher with Marjon will mean you enter a proud tradition of outstanding teacher training. We have been training educators and teachers since the 1840s and have a huge alumni network and extensive school relationships to support your future career.With a School-based PGCE you apply directly to a partnership, and the assessment and interviews are run together by head teachers and Marjon. We will start to talk to you about your ambitions from the first moment we meet you.If you've not already had an offer to continue teaching in a placement school after you graduate, our jobs fair in late winter is an opportunity for many teaching trainees to meet potential employers, practice interviews and to finalise an offer for their first role in September. After you graduate we keep in touch.You will get to develop your subject knowledge with Lead Partners on Design and Technology (Food), Computing, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Physics and Religious Education.

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86/279
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Entry requirements

A degree at 2:2 or above. GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification). Experience of working with young people.

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£9,250 per year

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£14,500 per year

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£14,500 per year

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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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