We hope these answers are helpful. If you have more questions, please contact us.
The course is very popular so the earlier the better. Applications open in October and interviews are scheduled throughout the year.
Online through DfE Apply for Teacher Training.
No. Developing high quality teachers is at the heart of our mission. Trainees may be placed in a Catholic school for one or both of their placements and are expected to respect the ethos and values of any school they are placed in.
- A bachelors degree from a United Kingdom higher education institution (or equivalent as recognised by UK ENIC). An honours degree award of 2:2 or above is preferred.
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A minimum Grade C/4 (or equivalent) at GCSE in English, Mathematics and a science subject.
The PCP may also accept equivalency tests in some cases. Please contact us to discuss.
Contact UK ENIC at www.enic.org.uk and gain verification that your qualifications are equivalent to a British bachelor degree and GCSE English, Maths and Science.
Yes. A Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and a Fit to Train to Teach check are essential prior to starting the course. You will also need to produce original certificates to verify your academic qualifications.
Although not compulsory, school experience is recommended.
This will allow you to confirm that you do want to train to teach. Although two weeks is recommended, the more you do, the easier you will find the course.
We would advise you to have one referee who can verify your academic ability and another who can comment on your ability to work with children. This is often a teacher/headteacher.
Our courses follow school terms. They run from the start of September to July each year.
All PGCE students are enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Education, which includes 60 credits of Master’s level study. An alternative exit award, the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education, is available if you do not achieve the masters-level elements of the programme. Both awards include QTS and provide excellent preparation for teaching in schools. School Direct and Apprenticeship courses lead to QTS only.
PGCE trainees are must pay for tuition fees and may be eligible for a loan via the Student Loans Company. Please visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance for more information.
Apprentices have their training costs paid for via the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.
You can apply for a student loan if you are undertaking a tuition fee programme such as the PGCE course. Visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.
