Secondary Mathematics PGCE with QTS
University of Huddersfield
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Huddersfield Campus

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Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future of secondary education? If you hold an undergraduate degree and are striving to become a secondary school Mathematics teacher, our Secondary Mathematics PGCE with QTS is the ideal step towards achieving your teaching ambitions. You’ll develop your subject specialist knowledge in Mathematics alongside hands-on classroom experience, equipping you with the skills, confidence, and expertise to support pupils aged 11-16, and ...Read more

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future of secondary education? If you hold an undergraduate degree and are striving to become a secondary school Mathematics teacher, our Secondary Mathematics PGCE with QTS is the ideal step towards achieving your teaching ambitions. You’ll develop your subject specialist knowledge in Mathematics alongside hands-on classroom experience, equipping you with the skills, confidence, and expertise to support pupils aged 11-16, and thrive in a rewarding teaching career. Why Secondary Mathematics PGCE with QTS? Focuses on practical engagement with the curriculum whilst developing your understanding of the theories which underpin the best models of practice. Equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in secondary education. Extensive classroom experience through placements in partnership schools, where you’ll observe, practice, and receive mentoring from experienced teachers. Mathematics is a core subject with strong demand for qualified teachers. This course helps you explore effective teaching methods, develop engaging strategies, and deliver inspiring lessons that challenge and inform students. The Department for Education provides financial support for trainee teachers on some secondary subjects, either as a bursary or scholarship. You can find more information on the Department for Education Get into Teaching website.

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Yusef
14 Nov 23

Some times lectures are weirdly located where you have to travel to another building just for the same module lecture in another building. Apart from that the atmosphere is nice..Read more

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Callum
14 Nov 23

Easy to communicate to the university, via the SU or lecturers. Could be improved as the timetable isn't always perfect, and could have a feedback scheme in the first few weeks..Read more

Entry requirements

An Honours degree with a classification of 2:2 or above. Your degree must align with the subject content specified in the national curriculum for the subject you plan to teach. GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme) or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you will need IELTS 7.0 overall, with no element less than 6.5. If all or part of your qualifications are from outside the UK, well need a UK ENIC statement of comparability.; If your degree qualification does not meet our normal entrance requirements, a place may be offered conditionally on the successful completion of a Subject Knowledge Enhancement programme (SKE).; You must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, and that you have the intellectual and academic potential to meet the required Teachers Standards by the end of the programme. You should provide two references. Where applicants have current or recent experience working with children or young people, one of the referees should be a member of staff who can comment on their potential to train to teach. Offers are subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure checks and applicants must not previously have been barred from teaching or working with children. We also ask you to complete a health declaration to ensure that you have the health and physical capacity to teach.; All conditions must be met by 31 August for entry in September in the year of application.

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£9,535 per year

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£19,800 per year

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£19,800 per year

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Yusef
14 Nov 23
Some times lectures are weirdly located where you have to travel to another building just for the same module lecture in another building. Apart from that the atmosphere is nice...
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Callum
14 Nov 23
Easy to communicate to the university, via the SU or lecturers. Could be improved as the timetable isn't always perfect, and could have a feedback scheme in the first few weeks...
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University of Huddersfield
Queensgate Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 3DH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Huddersfield  0.2 miles away

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