Education and Training, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Course Overview

Appropriate careers are in the teaching role in learning and skills sector educational contexts. Graduates go on to work in a variety of professions, including further education colleges and training organisations. Some students gain employment in secondary schools or higher education. Other students have taken the opportunity to further their studies on relevant continuing professional development or postgraduate study at Teesside.

You will undertake a significant teaching practice placement that will form an integral part of your training as a teacher. During placement, you will receive support from a designated mentor who will provide formative feedback verbally and in writing.

Mentors receive detailed information about the course and their role and are required to undertake mentor training (this is available via face-to-face sessions, on a 1-2-1 basis or via completion of a distance training package). There is regular communication between mentors and the University-based teaching team.

During placement, you will continue to be supported by tutors.

General Eligibility

• GCSE (or standard equivalent) in English grade C (4) or above.

• First degree (minimum of a 2:2). In exceptional cases, prospective students who do not meet this criterion but can demonstrate significant practical experience and further study may be considered for the programme.

• A teaching practice placement of at least 100 hours in an appropriate context (this must be arranged by you and evidenced through a teaching practice agreement signed by the placement provider).

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS requirement average of 6.5 with at least 5.5 in all components.