PGCE Secondary English With Qts (11-16)

To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have:

• A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Other subjects may be considered if you have an A Level (or equivalent qualification) in English and a willingness to engage in subject knowledge enhancement;
• GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification);
• Satisfactory levels of Information and Communications Technology competence;
• A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

An interview forms part of the interview process.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required 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 details of how to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

This PGCE is accredited by the Department for Education. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You’ll be well placed to progress into employment as an early career teacher of English at secondary school level. Our proactive careers service can help you to find job vacancies. They also offer in-depth advice on teacher job applications and interviews.

With plenty of academic and professional experience, you might decide to continue your studies with a MA or MRes. After that, you might even decide to do a PhD.

Compulsory modules:

Evidence-Informed Practice (Secondary English)

ITE Curriculum and Practice (Secondary)

Principles of Learning and Curriculum Design (Secondary English)