PGCE English

Course Overview

Teaching secondary-age children is your chance to share your passion for your subject and inspire the next generation.

Teaching children isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Every subject is different, which is why we centre our support on subject-specific knowledge, up-to-date teaching practices and, most importantly, your specific needs as a trainee teacher.

All our PGCE Secondary courses lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the award of a level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

General Eligibility

• A good honours degree with a significant proportion in English.

• Suitable personal and intellectual qualities required for teaching in secondary schools.

• Commitment, attitudes and values appropriate to that of a secondary teacher.

• The ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written standard English.

• The capacity to meet the Secretary of State's requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach. All successful candidates will be asked to complete a health assessment as part of the entry conditions to the programme.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • GCSE Grade C (or 4, or accepted equivalent) in English and Mathematics. If you do not already have the appropriate GCSEs, or if you are unable to provide proof of your grades, please refer to the GCSE Equivalency information below. ​