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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Stoke-on-Trent Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
9 Month
Our Primary with PE Specialism PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) gives you the skills you need to carry out PE classes that encourage children to have fun while keeping active. As a primary school teacher specialising in PE, you’ll be introducing your class to a range of physical activities. Whether this is teaching them a team sport or preparing for sports day. We’ve designed this course to help you understand how to support primary school students and develop the skills you need to make sure children enjoy exercise. Throughout your training, you’ll get hands-on experience on placement, join professional studies sessions, and attend curriculum workshops.From getting the most out of your induction, to tips on teaching your first lesson, your personal tutor will be there to support you on every step of your PGCE journey.CareersWith a Primary with PE PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you’ll be ready to teach in primary schools across England. Most of our graduates find their first teaching position soon after they qualify. Many of them secure roles in our partnership schools. After you’ve completed this course, you can join our Masters in Education. Your PGCE gives you Masters credits which means you’ll be fast tracked and can complete this course by the end of your second year of teaching.
