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PGCE Secondary Mathematics Aylward Academy

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    PGCE 1 year full time

Course Description

This PGCE Secondary Mathematics course trains you to become a mathematics teacher for 11 to 16-year-olds. Accredited by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA), the course offers you a continuity of support throughout both your theoretical learning at London Met and hands-on practical experience in placement schools.

Trainees on our PGCE Secondary courses attain high results, with 95% achieving an Ofsted good or outstanding grade by the end of the course and 96% going on to obtain employment, often with their placement schools. Department of Education (DfE) bursaries are available for this course and the University also offers a well-established Subject Knowledge Enhancement in Mathematics if needed. 
 
In the most recent (2016-17) Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey, 100% of graduates from this course were in work or further study within six months.
 
The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA)-accredited PGCE Secondary Mathematics course focuses on teaching mathematics to 11 to 16-year-olds and leads to Qualified Teacher Status for Key Stages 3 and 4. It also provides opportunities to work in A level environments.

Entry Requirements

You will be required to have:

  • minimum of a 2.2 UK degree or master’s (MA/MSc)
  • a pass in professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy
  • a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and Confirmation of Fitness to Teach (a London Metropolitan University Health Check) – you will be advised to apply for these after an offer is made
  • GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent, see Equivalency Testing or A Star Teachers)

We do make conditional offers (with strict deadlines) so it is important that you include all pending qualifications in your UCAS application.

The University will assess any overseas qualifications for equivalence using a number of resources including our own internal guidelines, the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) and the Overseas Degree Table.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Funding is available for many postgraduate courses leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Depending on your teaching subject and degree classification, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship of up to £30,000 through the teacher training bursary.

Student Destinations

This PGCE leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which enables you to teach mathematics to 11 to 16-year-olds. Our trainees have gone on to secure mathematics teacher roles at schools including Langdon Academy, Islamia Girls School and Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form.

Module Details

Modules for this course are to be confirmed.

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