Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Physical Education with EBacc

Why choose this course?

The PGCE Physical Education (PE) with EBacc course is an exciting teacher training route for those who are passionate about developing pupils' enthusiasm and understanding of meaningful PE and their chosen EBacc subject.

You will be trained by leading practitioners and develop practical skills that form an important part of teaching. You will also develop a deeper understanding of key areas of subject knowledge in PE and your chosen EBacc subject. The course will explore the curricular requirements associated with PE and your chosen EBacc subject for 11–16-year-olds, as well as the key GCSE examinations.

Why choose this Pathway?

Our Physical Education ITE programme is delivered by our team of experts in the field.

You will join and be part of our dynamic network of physical educators and benefit from outstanding tutor input, an excellent group of partner schools with top-class in-school mentoring.

The PE components of the course will allow you to examine your values and principles and then look at how these translate into meaningful learner and learning-led physical education. You will become fully familiar with the best practice approach to teaching PE and this will hold you in good stead throughout your career. We have a very high employment record for people completing the PE course and this is down to the hard work of the trainees and the high level of research-led input that allows you to deliver PE in a thoroughly inclusive way.

You will spend subject study days at the university taught by leading practitioners in PE who are effective, research-engaged teachers. The three blocks of school experience, spread through autumn, spring and summer terms, will be spent in schools developing practical teaching skills with the support of experienced mentors and teachers. You will be observing and teaching in your chosen EBacc subject throughout your course, supported by your mentor in that subject for a minimum of two hours a week.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

• You will have personalised support from both University and partnership schools.
• Our passionate team has a rich background in teaching in London school settings and will share both its theoretical and practical knowledge with you.
• Kingston's partnership schools offer excellent opportunities for practical learning and a range of exciting diverse experiences.

What you will study

At the heart of our course is a commitment to personalising your journey to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We'll help you to grow in confidence and competence by providing you with outstanding support as you train. We model good teaching as we train you, so you can transfer what you've experienced into your own practice.

You'll find a supportive learning environment at the University and in our partnership schools. This will help you develop a deep understanding of the secondary curriculum, including your own specialist subject and acquire a range of teaching methods, based on the latest research in education.

In addition to gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in accordance with government standards, you will also receive the award of PGCE with 60 credits towards our Master of Research in Education (MRes), which you can continue with beyond your PGCE year.

Modules

Core modules

• Professional Practice
• The Reflective Teacher
• Perspectives on policy, practice and professionalism for teachers

Please note

Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.

Classroom experience

The course has been designed to allow trainees to spend 120 days in school, ensuring that you start your teaching career with confidence. A school-based professional mentor and tutors from the University will support you during your placements.

You will benefit from two contrasting placements in our committed partnership of schools. You'll also benefit from a course that supports you in becoming a research–engaged teacher, who can use evidence to drive improvements in young people's learning and well-being.

Whilst on placement, students are expected to carry out the normal school hours and engage in school life such as attending early morning/evening meetings, which will vary depending on the school.

After you graduate

The course also aims to develop your professional skills to help you gain employment in a secondary school and continue with your professional development. It will provide you with rigorous training in all aspects of being a secondary school teacher. Over 95% of our graduates enter the teaching profession after they complete their course. Many go into middle and senior management roles in schools.