Secondary Education (English) PGDE

Course Overview

This course is the first stage you need to complete if you are following the traditional route into secondary education. It covers the Initial Teacher Education phase of your career. When followed by a successful induction year working within a school (Teaching Induction Scheme), you will be qualified to teach English throughout Scotland. Through two on-campus study modules combined with three school placements, you will gain vital classroom skills and experience. You will explore aspects of theory for teaching English language and literature to children and young adults. You'll focus on developing learners' reading, writing, listening, and talking skills. We will also teach you how to effectively support numeracy, health, and well-being. Small class sizes mean you will benefit from a strong supportive community of staff and students. You will receive individual support throughout the course from an allocated tutor, with extensive experience and knowledge of teaching secondary English. They will also visit and assess you on each of your placements. Additionally, you will be allocated a mentor from within the schools you are working in during each of your placements.

General Eligibility

A UK degree, or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom. The content of your degree must be relevant to the subject you want to teach.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

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