PGCert Primary Professional Development

Course Overview

This Primary Professional Development course is for new and experienced primary teachers. This course, available as a Postgraduate Certificate (Level 7) and as a Professional Graduate Certificate (Level 6), supports you in your professional development as a teacher. Credits taken at the postgraduate level can be transferred to a Master's course such as an MA Education. We focus on your classroom practice and develop your impact on whole-school improvement. You will develop the ability to synthesize your current experience with new information and create innovative solutions to school-based problems. You'll also learn to evaluate your experience and develop your own personal vision of education, teaching, and learning. Our expert lecturers will help you form positive relationships with children and young people, as well as their careers, tutors, and other professionals. Graduates of this course go on to develop their careers in education to middle and senior management opportunities.

General Eligibility

A good honors degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must also: Have Qualified Teacher Status and be working in a school (you will need to be working in a classroom/school to gather data for assignments) Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and an occupational health screening, although this should already be in place for those working in schools.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.