Course summary

Train to become a qualified Mathematics teacher in a secondary school. You’ll learn to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils while teaching the subject you love. Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational Maths teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations and tailored tutor support. At Worcester, you’ll gain experience through placement in two different secondary school environments, teaching a range of secondary year groups, whilst receiving support from a subject mentor and University tutors. When not on placement, you’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops and interactive subject sessions. In these interactive sessions, our tutors will model effective teaching and classroom management strategies. You’ll also get the opportunity to select one of our enhancement activities, these allow you to pursue a subject that's important to you – from technology enhanced learning to teenage mental health. Beyond the classroom, we’ll enrich your teaching portfolio. You'll spend a day in a primary school observing lessons across KS1 and KS2 to understand how the foundations of mathematics are taught and experience planning and teaching revision sessions for A-level mathematics students. You will also be given access to the Advance Maths Support Programme and local Maths Hubs, who will support and advise you. When you successfully complete the course, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), this means you will be recognised by the Teaching Regulation Agency as a fully qualified teacher. Placements You’ll complete a minimum of 120 days of placement, teaching Maths in two different schools, so you can experience a wide range of age groups and learning environments. There will also be additional school visit days where you can explore practical strategies for the classroom, with opportunities to practice, rehearse and then implement in school. We have a strong relationship with over 100 partnership schools, where you will be supported by subject specialist mentors. School mentors are experienced teachers who we work with to make sure you get the highest quality, placement experience.