Have you always wanted to teach in a primary school and make a real and positive impact on children’s lives? If you are a graduate with a passion for innovative learning and teaching then this PGCE course is for you. This one year course leads to the award of qualified teacher status.

You will study in both university and primary schools to inspire learners to achieve the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales.

You will work in partnership with schools that have been selected for their excellent provision and high-quality mentoring of student teachers. You will be supported to develop your skills in research and inquiry, critical reflection, digital technology, pedagogy and the Welsh language as you build your own, unique teacher identity.

The content of the course is arranged into two core modules that run throughout the three terms of the one-year course.

Curriculum and school experience – embedding the pedagogical principles. 60 credits at level 6
This module has a focus on subject study knowledge and practical experience. Through a combination of university-based lectures and school-based experiences, the module supports student teachers to develop and reflect as resilient, lifelong learners, purposefully engaged in their own professional learning, development and well-being. The integration of lectures, seminars and tutorials have been carefully aligned to corresponding school experiences, supporting thorough theory to practice application.

Student teachers critically evaluate evidence-informed practice through enquiry, to raise learner attainment. They develop, consolidate and refine their subject knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to their roles and responsibilities during school experience and contribute to the achievement of the descriptors for Qualified Teacher Status as identified in the Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership. A range of assessment strategies is used to measure competencies including the effective use of digital technology and Welsh language development to support and enhance learning and teaching.