Secondary Education
Ready to inspire the next generation? Master your subject with our PGCE Secondary Education with QTS.
If you're driven by a passion for shaping young minds and pursuing a career in secondary education, our PGCE Secondary Education with QTS programme is the perfect pathway for you. This course not only deepens your expertise in your chosen subject area but also provides invaluable, hands-on classroom experience. It’s a comprehensive, immersive journey designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to excel as a secondary school teacher.
Our Secondary PGCE Courses
Physical Education PGCE with QTS
Science with Biology PGCE with QTS
Science with Chemistry PGCE with QTS
Science with Physics PGCE with QTS
How to Become a Secondary School Teacher
To become a Secondary School Teacher, you will first need to apply to one of our Secondary PGCE courses. To be eligible, you’ll need an undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) with at least 50% of its content aligned with the subject area you wish to teach.
Upon completing a Secondary PGCE course with us, you will have gained the following:
- 120 days of hands-on teaching experience with 11-16-year-olds across at least two of our partner schools, equipping you with the confidence and practical skills to thrive in a real classroom environment.
- A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) that will provide you with an in-depth understanding of teaching practices, educational theory, and research, setting you apart as a knowledgeable and skilled educator.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a globally recognised qualification that opens doors to teaching opportunities around the world.
Financial Support (scholarships and bursaries)
The Department for Education provides financial support for trainee teachers on some secondary subjects, either as a bursary or scholarship. The eligibility requirements for financial support vary depending on your individual circumstances and the amount you can expect to receive will depend on the subject you choose to teach and your degree classification and relevant academic qualifications. If your degree isn’t in the subject you wish to teach, you may be eligible for a funded course to increase your subject knowledge before starting your training.
You can find more information about available training bursaries on the Department for Education Get into Teaching website.
| Subject | Bursary | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | £10,000 | |
| Computing | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| English | £5,000 | |
| Maths | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Music | £10,000 | |
| Science with Biology | £26,000 | |
| Science with Chemistry | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Science with Physics | £29,000 |
£31,000 |
| Geography | £26,000 |
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Sarah Ahmed, School Director of Partnerships at the University of Huddersfield, talks about Secondary Education PGCEs as a route to training to teach. In this short presentation, Sarah talks about how the Secondary PGCE course is structured, what subjects are available, the financial support for trainees (bursaries and scholarships of up to £30,000), entry requirements and how to apply.