PGCE (Primary)

PGCE (Primary)

This program aims to develop all the skills, knowledge and understanding you’ll need to become a responsible and effective teacher in your chosen age phase.

This full-time Primary PGCE (QTS) program is available in conjunction with any of the following age phases:

• 3-7 year olds (Lower Primary)
• 5-11 year olds (Upper Primary) or
• 7-11 year olds (Upper Primary)

Why train with Goldsmiths?

• We have a strong and longstanding partnership with a range of schools in London and south-east England and work closely with them to plan and implement our PGCE (Primary) program.
• In 2015 98% of student who were recommended for QTS with Goldsmiths were employed in schools. This figure is higher than the national average. Almost nine out of ten Goldsmiths graduates obtained teaching posts in London schools and about two thirds are employed within partnership schools.
• The program covers all the National Curriculum subjects, and in each curriculum area, you will have the opportunity to develop understanding of the teaching and learning process, and to learn about effective classroom practice

In addition, Core PGCE students will be able to choose from a range of enhancements as part of your training. These have been chosen through discussions with school partners and reflect what they are looking for in prospective NQTs.

These enhancements include:

• Children Literature
• Maths in Action
• Modern Languages
• Early years (Chosen at application)