PGCE Secondary

With a PGCE in Secondary Art & Design, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a real impact in the lives of your students. Our supportive faculty will guide you every step of the way, providing mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.

You will be encouraged to engage creatively and critically with a wide range of practices, debates, and current issues. Your mentors will provide ongoing developmental feedback and help you to practically apply your thinking and learning about Art and Design pedagogy. You will have access to BGU’s dedicated art facilities, including kilns for glass and ceramics, printing press, metalworking, ICT, and studio space. You will develop your own practice as an artist/designer during the year, both through continued attention to your own specialism and by expanding your skills and experiences through a range of workshops.

You will study how pupils learn in your subject area, how you need to assess them and how to keep abreast of new developments within your subject. You will consider the broader aspects of teaching, contexts for learning, the latest government initiatives and contemporary issues in teaching, learning and assessment.

Unleash your potential and shape the world of tomorrow.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Art & Design) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Art & Design) part time here.

The PGCE in business studies equips you with the tools to inspire a future generation of business entrepreneurs. Learn how you can blend business theory with real-world experiences, engage your students with active teaching strategies and help them to develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. The course will focus your practice at key stage 4 and key stage 5, enabling you to teach both academic and vocational options in business and related subjects.

With our PGCE, you will become part of a community dedicated to educational excellence. Embrace this opportunity to motivate, provoke thought, and create a lasting influence on next generation of business studies students.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Business Studies) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Business Studies) part time here.

Are you excited about Computing and its array of possibilities? Do you see yourself sharing your love of Computing with young people and helping to form their future passions and selections? If so, join us at Bishop Grosseteste University where we will support you to become one of the next generation of outstanding Computing teachers shaping the future of Computing education.

We are recognised for fully supporting you to unlock your academic and practical potential through closely integrating exceptionally high quality teaching and learning theory with excellent hands on practice in a range of settings. The stimulating subject specific Computing curriculum is underpinned by problem solving and computational thinking practices. It enables you to appreciate the broad landscape of Computing education, along with the more specific essentials of Computing pedagogical teaching requirements. All of this is built on BGU's own curriculum which is Ambitious, Diverse, Evidence-based and Professionally Transformative (ADEPT).

Specifically tailored to stimulate critical engagement with current debates and innovation, and using a wide range of teaching and learning strategies, the PGCE Computing programme helps you develop your knowledge, skills and the vision needed to prepare young people to be fearless, and resilient, digital explorers and pioneers.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Computing) full-time here.

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Dance education does more than improve physical techniques and creative expression. It additionally empowers individuals to build their confidence, discipline and focus. Learning dance develops the skills of collaborative choreography and personal goal setting, as well as cultural awareness and inclusivity.

Dance lessons allow students to develop a lifelong appreciation for this art form, performance skills, and the ability to challenge all abilities. Even if individuals do not pursue dance professionally, learners may go on to continue to enjoy dancing as a recreational activity.

Our highly experienced and supportive course tutors guide you from dancer to dance teacher. In addition to your university sessions, you will spend two-thirds of the year in partner schools, working with school-based colleagues to develop your abilities to promote effective learning among 11-16-year-olds.

This course is demanding and stimulating, creating competent and reflective dance teachers. If you would like an informal chat about the course, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Dance) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Dance) part time here.

Are you passionate about creativity, problem-solving and making a difference? Our program is your gateway to a rewarding career in education, where you'll have the power to shape the next generation of designers, engineers, and innovators.

Design & Technology is an incredibly important subject that plays a crucial role in shaping our modern world. It teaches students how to think critically and analytically and generate innovative solutions to real world problems. Design & Technology fosters creativity and imagination and equips students with vital practical skills. With our hands-on approach, you'll learn the latest teaching techniques and strategies to engage and inspire your students.

You will be encouraged to engage creatively and critically with a wide range of practices, debates, and current issues. Your mentors will provide ongoing developmental feedback and help you to practically apply your knowledge of Design & Technology pedagogy. You will study how to plan and deliver topics in ways that include all types of learners in meaningful ways, how to assess them and how to keep abreast of new developments within the field.

Take the first step towards an exciting future and enrol in our PGCE Secondary Design & Technology program at Bishop Grosseteste University.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Design & Technology) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Design & Technology) part time here.

Drama is so much more than a school subject. It enables us to ‘step into the shoes’ of other people, in different places, times and situations. This can help young people, especially, to see things from different points of view and to explore the world around us. On this course we identify what elements of the art form are needed to make drama. We go on to explore making, responding, and performing drama in schools. This framework informs our approach to creating meaningful work with and for the young people we work with.

But the subject is so much more. This is what some of our Drama trainees have told us:

"Drama is great because it involves youngsters imaginatively and creatively in performing their own work."

"I enjoy teaching a subject where we can really make a difference to young people: help them step into characters and contexts they would never otherwise imagine."

"You get to support young people learn about themselves, each other and not only find their place in the world but also how to try and influence it, growing their confidence, communication and collaboration skills along the way."

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Drama) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Drama) part time here.

English is so much more than a school subject. It is about confidence with language and with communication, and it is about engagement with literature which explores our world and our place in it.

On this course we begin with the three components of English: reading, writing, and spoken word. These traverse the two elements of the subject – Language and Literature – and form our starting point: How is reading used in lessons? When (and why) do pupils write? How do speaking and listening inform pupils’ understanding and support their development?

But the subject is so much more. This is what some of our English trainees have told us:

"Language is the key that opens every door. An English teacher is the person who helps a child to cut their own key."

"I teach in order to help pupils to believe that are things in the world that are not as out of their reach as they think."

"Why become an English teacher? Because it gives you the chance to help pupils find joy, escapism, and emotions they never knew they possessed - just like I have done, and continue to do every day.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (English) full-time here.

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The Geography PGCE course will equip you to become an outstanding teacher. You’ll study the entire Geography curriculum along with essential educational theory. You’ll look at innovative teaching and assessment methods along with strategies to encourage the development of practical skills. The course also has a specific focus on geographical fieldwork and you will be involved in several fieldwork visits.

You will spend two-thirds of the year in partner schools and other educational settings gaining rich and varied experiences designed to support meeting the minimum requirements for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Working with peers, tutors and school-based colleagues, you will develop your abilities to promote effective learning among 11-16-year-olds.

This course is demanding and stimulating. We aim for you to be prepared to take responsibility for your own learning, be open to creative and innovative ideas, and be competent, reflective practitioners both in your training year and beyond. Success on the course means you will have completed a postgraduate (with 60 credits at Master's level) or professional graduate qualification, have met the minimum requirements to be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status and you will be fully prepared to start the next year as an enthusiastic and effective Geography teacher.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Geography) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Geography) part time here.

Embark on a transformative teaching journey with our PGCE in Secondary History! Unleash your passion for the past as you delve into historical scholarship, expert-led sessions, and immersive classroom experiences. Craft lessons that bring history to life, fostering critical thinking and igniting curiosity in your students.

Our programme aims to cultivate a profound understanding of disciplinary knowledge, providing hands-on practice to bring academic history to life in a classroom setting. Picture yourself facilitating historical discussions on the causes of the First World War, illuminating historical narratives on the execution of King Charles I, and leading pupils to analyse historical evidence of the Peterloo Massacre.

With our PGCE, you're not just learning to teach history; you're becoming a catalyst for future leaders, shaping minds one lesson at a time. Seize this chance to inspire, challenge, and make a lasting impact on the historians of tomorrow.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (History) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (History) part time here.

Mathematics empowers individuals to understand and interpret the world's complexities. It is the language of engineering, science, finance and architecture. Without mathematics, we wouldn't have smartphones, the internet, or television. No banks, no medical research, no models to predict disease spread, no satellites, no GPS.

Teaching mathematics is much more than passing on a set of routines and algorithms. Mathematics teachers foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging pupils to approach challenges logically and systematically, and cultivating perseverance and creativity.

Our supportive and experienced course tutors guide you on your journey from mathematician to mathematics teacher.

In addition to your university sessions, you will spend two-thirds of the year in partner schools; working with school-based colleagues, you will develop your abilities to promote effective learning among 11-16-year-olds.

This course is demanding and stimulating, creating competent, reflective mathematics teachers. If you'd like an informal chat about the course, do get in touch.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Mathematics) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Mathematics) part time here.

Considering a career as a secondary teacher of Modern Languages in the UK? The PGCE Secondary Languages course at BGU is tailored for you, whether it's a fresh career choice, a return after a break, or a desire for a change using your language skills. The course promotes diversity, welcoming applicants of various ages, backgrounds, and cultures, including native speakers.

Throughout training, you'll explore creative approaches to planning, teaching, and evaluating language lessons, covering communicative language teaching, language development, and the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on inclusive teaching principles, diversity, learner strategies, autonomy, grammar, cultural awareness, and technology in language teaching.

Your studies will encompass assessment methods supporting classroom learning, formative assessment, and the development of metacognitive skills. You will get the opportunity to create teaching materials and try out the latest teaching ideas in interactive lessons with other language trainees.

Given that languages are in high demand, completing this course opens doors for you to choose where you want to work, in the UK or abroad, making it an exciting and dynamic career prospect.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German)) full-time here.

As a musician, you will have the opportunity to spend your working day sharing the subject you love with young people and hearing their creativity take shape, inspiring them with your own musicality. Many musicians wish to share their passion for music, just as they’ve been inspired by their own music teachers. You will develop your learners’ imaginative and creative thinking, extend their appraisal and compositional skills and encourage them to use music to express themselves through performance opportunities, motivating their learning and building their confidence.

As well as your teaching, you’ll get to know pupils outside the classroom through extra-curricular activities such as concerts and shows, seeing a wonderful, creative side of the young people in your school. You will work alongside enthusiastic music lecturers who delight in the opportunity to work with the next generation of music teachers. The course will equip you to become an outstanding secondary school teacher and facilitator of music, where you will learn to plan and deliver lessons in exciting, innovative and meaningful ways.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Music) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Music) part time here.

Are you passionate about sport and physical education? Do you think you have what it takes to make a real difference to children's lives?

Physical education does more than improving physical fitness, motor skills and well-being: it empowers individuals to understand their health, develops the skills of teamwork, cooperation, and goal setting, and reduces stress. A positive school experience in Physical Education can contribute to the development of healthy behaviours. Outstanding Physical Education teachers change lives for the better.

Our highly experienced and supportive course tutors guide you on your journey from Physical Education performer to Physical Education teacher. In addition to your stimulating university sessions, you will spend two-thirds of the year in our fantastic partner schools, working with expert subject mentors to develop your knowledge of our ambitious curriculum, and apply your knowledge into fluid practice.

This course is demanding and stimulating, enabling you to develop into a highly competent and reflective Physical Education teacher. If you would like an informal chat about the course, please do not hesitate to get in touch at helen.bushell-thornalley@bishopg.ac.uk

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Physical Education) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Physical Education) part time here.

If you have a degree in a sports-related subject and an A level in one of the EBACC subjects, English Language or Literature, Mathematics, the Sciences, Geography, History or a language, then you are eligible to apply for our Physical Education with EBACC route to teacher training.

Physical Education does more than improve physical fitness, motor skills and well-being. It also empowers individuals to understand their health, develops the skills of teamwork, cooperation, and goal setting, and reduces stress. Evidence shows us that exposing learners to a positive school experience in Physical Education can contribute to the development of healthy behaviours. Physical Education teachers can and do influence learners to make positive choices regarding physical activity, nutrition and leisure. Outstanding Physical Education teachers change lives for the better.

Our highly experienced and supportive course tutors guide you on your journey from Physical Education performer to Physical Education teacher. In addition to your university sessions, you will spend two-thirds of the year in partner schools, working with school-based colleagues to develop your abilities to promote effective learning among 11-16-year-olds.

This course is demanding and stimulating, creating competent and reflective Physical Education teachers. If you would like an informal chat about the course, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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The physicist Otto Robert Frisch said “Scientists have one thing in common with children; curiosity”. Being a science teacher allows you to share your passion for science with young people, harnessing their natural curiosity for the world around them. Whether it is Physics, Chemistry or Biology that is your specialism, training to be a teacher of science is a privilege.

The PGCE in secondary science considers all aspects of teaching and learning in the secondary science classroom. You will learn subject specific skills such as how to use analogies to explain difficult scientific concepts, what barriers students might need help overcoming and how to safely manage the practical science classroom. Whilst you may have a science specialism, you will learn the skill of how to teach all three sciences to Key Stage 4.

The course is delivered using a variety of methods including practical sessions, discussion, taught sessions, a field trip and more. The university sessions are a great way to discuss ideas and find solutions with fellow trainees and your University Based Mentor.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Science with Biology) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Science with Biology) part time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Science with Chemistry) full-time here.

Apply for the PGCE Secondary (Science with Chemistry) part time here.

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