Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)

Newcastle University

Develop the skills and expertise to inspire and lead the next generation. Get ready to teach ages 11–16 (Key Stages 3 and 4), plus gain valuable 6th Form experience.Training to become a secondary teacher is one of the most rewarding and impactful careers you can pursue. It’s an opportunity to inspire young minds, shape their futures, and make a lasting difference in the world.Our accredited teacher training programme offers a hands-on, dynamic approach to learning, combining engaging, practical teaching with extensive in-school experience.You’ll spend a third of your time at Newcastle University where you’ll learn from dedicated subject experts who are all experienced teachers. You’ll also be taught by specialist guest lecturers who’ll provide specific training in areas such as:education psychologyworking with children with special educational needssupporting pupils who have English as an additional languageThe rest of your time will be spent in school settings, where a subject mentor will support you. You’ll observe experienced teachers before teaching lessons yourself.On successful completion of the course, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and be ready to work as a qualified secondary school teacher.We offer the following Secondary PGCE courses:ComputingDesign and TechnologyEnglishGeographyHistoryMathematicsFrench (as a single language or with German or Spanish)German with FrenchSpanish (as a single language or with French or German)Science with Biology, Chemistry or Physics specialismHistory, Geography and English are very competitive subjects, applying early is advised.