Primary PGCE

This course prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent.

We will develop your skills as a reflective practitioner. We use an innovative range of assessment modes that enable you to succeed. School-led teacher education is run by experienced mentors and professional tutors. You'll be supported by University tutors throughout the year.

We have an excellent record of graduate employment. Our employability records surpass national benchmarks.

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus.

However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

You will need:

• a strong knowledge and understanding of Primary education, and a sound awareness of current issues in state English Primary schools;

• a degree in a subject related to the Primary national curriculum, or a related subject such as child development, psychology, etc. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body;

• GCSE English, Mathematics and a science subject at grade C (or equivalent). You must provide evidence of these qualifications at interview.

Undertaking a short classroom type teaching task and showing an awareness of the curriculum and school life is part of our interview process, so you may wish to prepare yourself by spending some time in an appropriate school setting for the subject/phase you intend to teach beforehand.