PGCE Teaching Training
Applications for September 2027
Course Code: C557
For September 2027 we have vacancies for PGCE Teacher Training - an opportunity to get on-the-job experience whilst studying for QTS with University of Greenwich.
Course Details:
| Course Code: C557 |
| Entry Level: Post Graduate (taught) |
| Duration: 1 Year Full Time |
| Location: University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus |
| Starting Date: September 2027 |
Course Description:
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will be able to impact some of the most crucial years of a child's development? Our PGCE Primary (School based) programme is for you.
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We develop excellent teachers who are resilient, critical, and reflective classroom practitioners. Trainees benefit from the university’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity and serving disadvantaged communities. The well-structured curriculums and placement-based training prepare trainees well to enter the world of teaching. (Ofsted 2023) |
What will you study?
Alongside your school-based training, you will follow a carefully sequenced programme of university-led and partnership training. This brings together research-informed theory and practical experience, enabling you to connect what you learn with what you see and experience in school. You will study three Level 7 modules:
- Curriculum and Pedagogies – exploring approaches to teaching and learning, with a focus on adaptive practice and inclusive pedagogy.
- Progression and Assessment – developing your understanding of subject progression, responsive teaching, and how assessment can be used effectively to support learning.
- Understanding Behaviour and Learning – exploring theories of learning and behaviour, including cognitive architecture, classroom management, and behaviour routines.
Your academic learning is closely connected to your professional development in school. The three Level 7 modules feed into your three Professional Practice modules, where you apply your developing knowledge and skills in the classroom and reflect on your progress against the five Core Areas of Teaching.
The programme also includes four Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) experiences. These provide focused opportunities to explore important aspects of teaching in greater depth and to apply research-informed approaches directly to your classroom practice.
What to expect in teacher training
Teacher training is an exciting and demanding year. You will spend a significant amount of your time immersed in school, learning from experienced teachers and developing your own classroom practice, alongside time dedicated to university and partnership training, independent study and assignments.
You will be expected to take an active role in your own professional development. This means being prepared to ask questions, engage with feedback, reflect honestly on your practice and identify ways to improve. You will be supported by experienced mentors, school colleagues and university tutors throughout the year.
You will experience the reality of being a teacher while gradually taking on more responsibility. You will observe and work alongside expert practitioners, plan and teach lessons, assess pupils' learning, respond to different needs and contribute to the wider life of the school.
The year will involve balancing school responsibilities, academic study and your developing professional practice. You will need to manage your time effectively, engage with reading and research, complete assignments and maintain the records of your professional development required throughout the programme.
Most importantly, you will be part of a professional learning community. You will learn from your pupils, colleagues, mentors and fellow trainees, while developing the knowledge, skills, confidence and professional values needed to become an effective teacher.
APPLICATIONS OPEN ON 6TH OCTOBER!
For full details of the course and to apply:
Course Code: C557