PGCE Secondary (Lead Partners)
1 year, full-time
Course information
UK fee £9,250
International fee £17,500
Taught by Education
Secondary PGCE Office
+44 (0)116 252 3676
EDenquiries@le.ac.uk
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Course description
Course description
Lead Partners was introduced in 2012 and allows schools to recruit students onto teacher education courses run in collaboration with universities. To make sure you have a range of placement opportunities, schools work together in Teaching Alliances.
This course is made up of both campus-based sessions - which will give you a grounding in the principles of good teaching practice - and school-based placements giving you the chance to apply your knowledge and experience a wide range of classroom situations. These placements will be in contrasting schools to give you a broad range of experience - they could be in city, suburban or rural schools, in the independent or state sector.
By the end of the course you will achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and awarded a University of Leicester PGCE.
The Lead Partners Secondary PGCE is run in partnership with a range of partner schools. You can choose which school you would like to apply for and then submit your application through UCAS.
Each Lead Partners provider school will offer its own unique range of placement experiences and opportunities but will still share most, if not all, the Secondary PGCE Professional Studies Course with the students on our 'core' (University-led) Secondary Education PGCE course, giving you a great opportunity to share experience and practice with other students. Your subject studies will be undertaken together with core PGCE students.
For up to date information on our Lead Partners partners including contact details, please visit our Lead Partners pages.
Not sure which PGCE route is right for you? Have a look at our Routes into Teaching pages to find out more about PGCE, Lead Partners and SCITT routes.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Careers and employability
Related courses
Course structure
- Professional Studies Programme
- School Placements
Professional Studies Programme
Professional Studies Programme
The Professional Studies programme runs throughout the academic year and forms the core of the Secondary PGCE programme. It is compulsory for student teachers from all subject areas.
The Professional Studies programme will introduce you to a wide range of generic professional issues, organised into three strands that run throughout the PGCE year:
- Reflective Practice
- Career Development
- Professional Values
- Academic Skills Development
In addition to the compulsory programme, you will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional sessions. This allows you to tailor your training to meet your own needs as you develop as a teacher. Previous optional sessions have included:
- Working with students with Special Education Needs and Disabilities
- English as an Additional Language
- Technology-Enhanced Learning
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
School Placements
Why Leicester?
You'll have access to the very best, and most inspiring, practising teachers – participating in their seminars, observing them in the classroom, or being guided by them during your placements.
We work with over 200 primary and secondary schools in city, suburban and rural settings, in both the State and independent sectors.
Ofsted (2024) have graded our initial teacher training programmes as 'Outstanding'. This means our programmes adhere to the highest standards set by the Department for Education.
Teaching and learning
Your learning will consist of a combination of university-based classes and school-based teaching placements where you will get hands-on experience of teaching a range of classes. Our course has been praised by external examiners for its focus on reflection. You will be encouraged to evaluate your own teaching and share your learning with your peers.
Throughout your PGCE course you'll have the support of a range of tutors and the confidence this brings. We’ll make sure you have the right support at the right time – whether that's at university, in school or within your own specific discipline.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course School Direct Secondary Education | Qualification PGCE | Duration 1 year full-time | Start Dates September each year | Availability Apply Now |
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