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Teacher Training

Whether it ’ s primary , secondary or further education that interests you , teaching is a rewarding , inspiring and exciting career where no two days are the same .

And there ’ s no better place to become a teacher than here . We ’ ve been a respected training provider for decades , and our provision has been rated as ‘ outstanding ’ or ‘ good ’ by Ofsted .

You ’ ll get the hands-on experience you need to progress , thanks to our partnerships with schools and colleges across the region . The skills and knowledge you ’ ll learn will also open the door to job opportunities once you graduate .

Further Education and Teacher Training PGCE

This course will give you the skills and confidence to be a successful teacher in the further education ( FE ) and training sector . This route provides a recognised teaching qualification to work as a teacher in an FE College or the wider training sector , mainly with students aged 16 and above .

We can support all subject areas and Level 3 qualifications covered across the sector .

If you ’ re already working in the field , you can choose to study part time at one of our partner colleges ( Havant and South Downs College , Chichester College , St Vincent College campus , Isle of Wight College and Eastleigh College ).

Postgraduate Certificate of Education ( PGCE )

Our PGCE courses have three interconnected strands : Curriculum Studies , Professional Studies and School Experience . You ' ll gain new skills and knowledge in taught sessions . Then put them into practice in the classroom , where you ' ll develop your abilities in relevant teaching conditions .

Our courses :

• PGCE Primary ( 5 – 11 years )

• PGCE Computer Science

• PGCE English

• PGCE Geography

• PGCE Mathematics

• PGCE Modern Foreign Full time Languages

• PGCE Science ( with Biology , Chemistry or Physics )

• PGCE Further Education

Duration

1 year full time 2 years part time *

Fees

UK / Channel Islands : £ 9,250 International : £ 16,200

UK fee-paying students , including EU students with settled status , studying a full-time Postgraduate Certificate in Education ( PGCE ) course can apply for the same package of support as undergraduate students . You may also be eligible for a tax-free bursary or scholarship when training to teach .

Entry requirements

• A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – formal qualifications , experiential learning and Recognition of Prior Learning ( RPL ) are also considered

• GCSE Mathematics and English language at grade 4 ( grade C ) or above , or equivalent – the PGCE Primary course additionally requires a

‘ I really enjoyed the balance of placement days to university days , it gives you a more realistic experience of a teaching role . The support from the lecturers was fantastic – they portrayed a high level of experience that reflected in their teaching practice .’

Lucy Howell , Placement student and now teacher at Havant and South Downs College , Further Education and

Teacher Training PGCE

Science GCSE at grade 4 ( grade C ) or above , or equivalent

• All shortlisted applicants are subject to interview

• All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) clearance and Occupational Health clearance

• Full-time students are provided with a teaching placement by the University

* If you choose the PGCE Further Education part time option , we ’ ll expect you to secure your own teaching placement of at least 50 hours per year , plus an identified subject mentor . If full time , we ’ ll arrange your teaching placement .

To discover more , visit port . ac . uk / teach