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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
University of Chester - Exton Park
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning. The University of Chester Partnership has a rich history of developing highly skilled, knowledgeable teachers, and has a high employability rate. Our Partnership has learning at its heart, combined with passion and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. We will provide you with the support you need to become a critically reflective evidence-based practitioner through a combination of academic challenge and school learning. We will provide you with the support you need to become a critically reflective evidence-based practitioner through a combination of academic challenge and school-based learning. During the course, alongside placements and taught sessions, there will be specific weeks that focus on fundamental and pivotal aspects related to teaching and learning. You can also have one placement in a school in Wales and/ or in a Special Educational Needs/ Disability school – all valuable experiences which will enrich your knowledge of teaching and show your flexibility to work in different settings.
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