Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (Secondary) + QTS with Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) at University of Reading

Programme overview

A full-time 10-month Teacher Apprenticeship (Secondary) leading to Qualified Teacher Status for teaching pupils aged 11 to 18 (Key Stages 3, 4 and 5) and the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education, with study at Level 6. Apprentices are employed in their school throughout, with at least 20% off-the-job training and a contrasting placement of at least four weeks.

Department: Institute of Education | Duration: Full time: 10 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Practical Teaching modules: Shared Implementation, Guided Implementation and Independent Implementation (PGTA), with subject routes including Art and Design, Science, Computing, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Music and Physical Education.

Career pathways

Successful apprentices are recommended for QTS and proceed to the End Point Assessment for the Teacher Apprenticeship. 98% of Institute of Education leavers were in work and/or study 15 months after their course (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22).

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Entry requirements

Normally at least a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification from a university outside the UK. GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 (C) or above in Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject. Interview required. Apprenticeship conditions: ordinarily resident in the UK for three years; satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and fitness to teach; must not already hold QTS; employed full-time in a school providing a work-based mentor and releasing the apprentice for a contrasting placement of at least four weeks; apprenticeship agreement with the employing school. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Duration: 10 months full-time

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