PGCE Primary

The PGCE Primary course at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective primary school teachers. The course focuses on developing a deep understanding of how children learn and how to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Students will learn how to plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and manage a classroom effectively. The course also includes opportunities for practical teaching experience and reflection on practice, preparing students for their future careers as primary school teachers.

Additional Information

The PGCE Primary course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and group work, as well as receive individual support from academic tutors. The course also includes opportunities for students to gain experience in local primary schools through placements. Upon completion of the course, students will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) by Canterbury Christ Church University.

Discover the rich history and culture of Canterbury while pursuing your teaching career at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Canterbury Christ Church University is an ideal choice for those pursuing a career in teaching. The university has a long history of producing high-quality teachers and has a strong reputation for providing students with a supportive learning environment. The university's location in Canterbury, a historic city with a rich cultural heritage, provides students with access to a wide range of educational resources and opportunities for professional development.

Through our PGCE, we will help you build on this passion for teaching children in Early Years and Primary education. On successfully completing your PGCE, as well as pursuing your teaching career and moving into completing your Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction, there is also potential for you to engage in further study for a full Masters and on to a Doctorate in Education.

This course is designed to support you in gaining a PGCE Primary and achieving the standards to be a Qualified Teacher. It also provides you with an opportunity to gain 60 Masters level credits.

The course will focus on learning and teaching across the early years and primary phases of education.

Following successful completion of this course, the usual next step is to seek employment as an Early Career Teacher and to successfully pass that part of your induction into the teaching profession. From there, your teaching career can take you on a very rewarding and exciting professional journey involving learning and teaching, leadership and management, research, and advisory roles. It is also potential for you to engage in further study for a full Masters's Degree and on to a Doctorate in Education.

A good honors degree (2:2 or above). English language, maths, and science at GCSE (Grade C or Grade 4 above, or equivalent). Successful completion of the Occupational Health Clearance and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.