Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (Primary) + QTS with Postgraduate Certificate in Education

University of Reading

Gain the experience, opportunity and knowledge to teach in Key Stages 1 and 2 with the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (Primary) + QTS with Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at the University of Reading.This full-time 10-month course, largely funded by the Apprenticeship Levy funding, ensures that you are embedded in school throughout and can earn while becoming a fully qualified teacher. You can also apply to complete this course with a specialism in either Early Years or Special Educational Needs. You will need to apply to your chosen specialism directly.Qualified Teacher StatusThe course leads to achievement of the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship and the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach children aged five to 11. This PGCE route provides the additional opportunity to study at Level 7 and gain 60 Master’s level credits.Upon successful completion of training, you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status to the Department for Education and be eligible to proceed to the End Point Assessment (EPA), where if passed, you will receive Teacher Apprenticeship. If you complete the PGCE, this will be awarded by the University of Reading.How you'll learnOn the course you will spend the majority of your time in your employing school, undertaking a minimum of 20% off-the-job training alongside your on-the-job training. You will also gain experience in a contrasting school.Through both university- and school-based training you will develop teaching skills and techniques as well as acquire curriculum knowledge and understanding within a broad and relevant theoretical framework.