Primary PGCE

Additional Information & Requirements

Honours degree in an area related to primary education, of at least 2:2 classification; or any honours degree of at least 2:2 classification where an A level grade C or above (or equivalent) has been obtained in a primary curriculum subject area.  Access to HE programmes are considered as an equivalent to A level within a relevant subject where 15 Merits have been achieved at Level 3. CACHE Level 3 Diplomas at grade C are also considered as well as Pearson BTEC (QCF)/OCR/NQF Level 3 Diplomas within Childcare at Merit Profile. Academic reference, work experience, A DBS check, Personal statement,  IELTS score of 7.5 overall with no sub score lower than 7.0. Apply through UCAS. All applicants should:  Have a sound academic profile; have the aptitude, capability, and resilience to meet the required QTS outcomes by the end of their ITE programme; possess the appropriate personal and intellectual qualities to become excellent practitioners; read effectively and be able to communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written English and/or Welsh;  not have a criminal background which might prevent them working with children or vulnerable young people, or as an education practitioner; and have not previously been barred or excluded from teaching or working with learners (student teachers are required to arrange for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)); demonstrate at the interview stage as having the appropriate personal functional skills in literacy, numeracy and digital competence applicable in a professional teaching and learning context; demonstrate their suitability to become excellent teachers; meet the requirements of the Welsh Government's Education Health Standards (2004)*, confirming their health and physical capacity to undertake a teacher's responsibilities.