Kingston University · Full-time
Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE: Mathematics
Want to make a difference to the lives of young people in the classroom? Train to teach in one year with our PGCE Secondary course. This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence informed teacher. Kingston's Mathematics PGCE is an e…
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Want to make a difference to the lives of young people in the classroom? Train to teach in one year with our PGCE Secondary course. This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence informed teacher. Kingston's Mathematics PGCE is an exciting teacher training route for those who are passionate about developing pupils' enthusiasm and understanding of Mathematics. You will be trained by leading practitioners in the area who will support your emergence as a highly effective, research-engaged teacher. The course is designed to model dynamic, flexible and responsive teaching which you can use in your own practice. You will learn how to teach high-quality, creative lessons. You'll develop practical skills that form an important part of teaching the subject. You will also develop a deeper understanding of key areas of subject knowledge in Mathematics. The course will explore the curricular requirements associated with Mathematics for 11-16 year olds as well as the key GCSE examinations. Reasons to choose Kingston University – This intensive, well-supported course prepares you to teach in the 11–16 age range and offers the opportunity to develop teaching for sixth-form. – Kingston’s partnership schools offer excellent opportunities for practical learning. – You will have personalised support from both the University and partnership schools.
Getting in
As the university states it
An honours degree, preferably 2:2 or above, from a UK higher education institution or equivalent overseas qualification, relevant to your subject specialism (at least 50% of the degree content needs to be relevant to your subject specialism). GCSE grade 4 or above (C or above for examinations taken prior to 2017) in English and mathematics. If you do not meet the GCSE requirement in any of these subjects, we are happy for you to take your tests externally. All overseas qualifications must be accompanied by NARIC equivalence. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and Health checking process which identifies no concerns about suitability to teach. Please note: apply for this course through the UK Department for Education portal. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview.
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