PGCE Secondary Teaching with QTS

Become a superb Secondary teacher at LJMU. Graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for the 11-16 age range. Applications now open for 2027! 3 minute watch - hear from secondary teachers who studied teacher training with LJMU. Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative secondary teacher on a course delivered in partnership with schools committed to ensuring your success Choose from a range of subject areas Teach across the 11-16 age range with additional post-16 teaching opportunities Become an inquisitive, creative and reflective practitioner Study full-time, over 10-months Spend 120 days in a 'Home School' placement with a mid-course 'Alternative' placement to ensure experience in a range of school settings Our PGCE Secondary programmes are designed to prepare you for a career as an innovative and creative teacher. You will be trained by highly experienced academic staff and school mentors. The professional experience you acquire during your studies, alongside University input will enable you to develop your ability to plan, teach and manage learning in different settings and socio-economic contexts. The University has a well-established reputation for delivering innovative approaches to teacher education. Our academic team is made up of successful teachers who maintain strong links with schools and professional bodies, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date training and key insights into the field during your course. Our emphasis is on developing teachers who are reflective practitioners able to apply a deep understanding of the curriculum, learners and learning to provide the very best and most appropriate learning opportunities for all children, with a positive impact on their development and achievement. Courses can be viewed on the government's Get into Teaching website.

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections Undergraduate degree Have a first-degree classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification GCSEs and equivalents Have at least a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics or their equivalent (which must be approved by LJMU) Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process for this course. Free Digital ID verification is offered to all applicants. If you are unable to use this service, you will need to visit a Post Office for identity checking, which costs £14. Extra Requirements Receipt of satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to enrolment Completion of a medical questionnaire, for medical clearance by the LJMU Occupational Health team, to confirm Fitness to Teach. If an applicant needs to improve their subject knowledge, they may be asked to complete a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course. RPL RPL is not accepted on this programme International requirements IELTS IELTS overall 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component) Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process for this course. RPL RPL is not accepted on this programme Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU If you want to join a PGCE with us, you will need to apply through the Apply for Teacher Training service here https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training Courses can be viewed on the government's Get into Teaching website. Given the popularity of some specialisms and the limited number of places, we recommend applying as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Ability Applicants will be assessed for their: depth of relevant subject knowledge potential to work effectively at Masters level ability to work with others in teams ability to manage people and projects Attitude Applicants will be expected to demonstrate: an interest and enthusiasm for their chosen subject area an ability to make learning exciting and meaningful to young people in a range of contexts commitment to supporting learners in areas of challenging social context enthusiasm and resilience Location You should live within reasonable travelling distance of the University and our partner schools for the duration of the course. Selection events Our selection events will comprise of an individual interview. Those applying for PGCE Modern Languages will need to complete a written task. Certain other subjects will also require a subject-specific task to be completed. Full details of the interview process in each subject will be sent to you in advance of the selection event. Please be aware that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during live interviews is not permitted. Our staff are trained in detecting the use of AI and have the right to suspend interviews if this is suspected. The use of AI during a live interview will result in your application being withdrawn. Prior to entry You will need to meet the Department for Education's standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and

IELTS IELTS overall 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component) Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidence

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £10,050 per year

UK/Home: £10,050 per year

International: £18,740 per year

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