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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Edge Hill University
Full Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
The Specialist pathway enables you to develop a specialism in Mental Health and Wellbeing alongside gaining the Primary PGCE with QTS. Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We’ve been nominated for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Award in the 2026 Educate North Awards in recognition of our commitment to supporting tomorrow’s teachers to promote the mental health of children and young people. Join us and be part of a community that’s dedicated to making a real difference. If you have qualified teacher status (QTS), you’ll get a minimum starting salary of £32,916 (or more in London) as a primary or secondary school teacher in England, rising to £51,048 for more experienced teachers. Every school needs teachers who can actively contribute to fostering a classroom and school environment that promotes positive mental health. That could be you. Our PGCE Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist with QTS course offers a high-quality teacher training experience while also developing your knowledge and expertise in mental health and wellbeing, with an additional nationally recognised qualification. You’ll learn to educate children aged 5-11 in all primary subjects and deepen your understanding of social, emotional, and mental health needs, enhancing your practice with practical, evidence-based strategies to support every child in your care.
ITE curriculum and practice (primary) guides you through an ITE curriculum detailing the key knowledge and skills required for the award of qualified teacher status. The module consists of school experiences across three phases – introductory, developmental and consolidation - as well as integrated university-based teaching sessions covering the underpinning knowledge and understanding necessary for progress at each stage. This module combines academic development with the development of practical and vocational skills. You will experience an integrated curriculum that sets out regular milestone expectations for what you should know and be able to do at key milestones and throughout the programme.
Evidence Informed Practice (Mental Health and Wellbeing) will equip you to evaluate educational research from a methodological and ethical perspective and apply it to your own practice. You will understand how and why 'evidence-based practice' has emerged as a central theme in English educational policy, and know the key methodologies associated with evidence-based practice, including understanding research ethics, central methodological concepts and terminology. You will also be introduced to the methodological diversity of contemporary educational research and engage in critical dialogue around which methodologies are best suited to the resolution of particular educational questions.
This specialist PGCE programme is perfect for anyone wanting to become a primary teacher and take their first steps towards becoming a mental health and wellbeing lead in a school setting. If you are an aspiring teacher and want to become a primary mental health and wellbeing specialist this course is for you. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will be well placed to progress into employment as an early career teacher within a primary school. Our graduates work for schools in the UK and overseas. With your primary education knowledge and classroom skills, you’ll meet and exceed the national standards for Qualified Teacher Status. And you’ll be able to teach across the whole primary (5-11) age range in new and creative ways. With specialist knowledge of an aspect of education, you may progress onto a subject leadership role in a school. You’ll complete a live exam called a VIVA at the end of the course. Your personal tutor will support you with this. It’s your opportunity to celebrate everything you’ve achieved throughout the degree. You’ll also take a professional portfolio out with you into your graduate career.
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