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

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Plymouth Marjon University

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SEP-25

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Plymouth Marjon University

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A one year full-time course, designed by teachers, for teachers. Youll qualify as a secondary school teacher with a subject specialism. Train in our partner schools from day one and study at university too.Course SummaryThis course trains you in one year to become an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in a specialist subject in a secondary school. You will be based out of two different secondary schools across the year, immersed in school life and taking an active role. You will work mainly out of a ...Read more

A one year full-time course, designed by teachers, for teachers. You'll qualify as a secondary school teacher with a subject specialism. Train in our partner schools from day one and study at university too.

Course Summary

This course trains you in one year to become an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in a specialist subject in a secondary school. You will be based out of two different secondary schools across the year, immersed in school life and taking an active role. You will work mainly out of a lead school, with an additional placement for six to twelve weeks to give you breadth of experience.

Some training will be school based, led by teachers and working with other trainees from other schools, and you will also attend University. 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.

We offer School-based PGCEs for the following subjects: Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Drama, Design & Technology, Design and Technology (Food), Computing, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Physics and Religious Education.

What might you become?

You will become an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in a secondary school. Most trainees start to apply for jobs from January ready for September start. School-based PGCEs are very attractive to potential employers because all training is undertaken in schools which gives graduates a wealth of practical classroom experience. The quality of our graduates is well recognised both locally and nationally and, as such, a very high proportion of graduates gain immediate employment in partnership schools, a few enrol on Masters programmes to further their studies. Marjon Trainees gain rapid career development because of the quality of the training experience.

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. Our jobs fair in late winter is an opportunity for trainees to meet potential employers and practice interviews.

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60/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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61st
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115th

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Entry requirements

A degree at 2:2 or above. GCSE English and Mathematics 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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£14,600 per year

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£14,600 per year

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Uni info

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

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