Prof GCE Further Education & Skills Sector

Our Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will give you the skills to become a teacher in Further Education colleges.

This ProfGCE focuses on teaching in a variety of further education settings, including colleges, adult education centres, and community organisations. You will develop your skills and knowledge of pedagogy and gain vital classroom management skills. Full-time students will have access to placement opportunities in various subject areas, including animal care, art and design, beauty, catering, childcare, leisure and tourism, humanities, photography and sport science.

We offer endorsements in the following subject areas, which is equivalent to a Level 5 diploma in the teaching of the subject area:

• Numeracy
• Literacy
• ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)
• ESOL and Literacy.

You will complete at least 100 hours of teaching experience (125 hours for ESOL and literacy). For distance learning, you must be in a teaching/training role, and all practice is carried out in your setting.

We also offer QTLS in partnership with the Society of Education and Training (SET), making us the first provider to offer this in London.

• The full-time course is available in September. If you study by distance-learning, you can begin in September or January.
• Ofsted rated the quality of teacher training as 'Good' in its report on our initial teacher education provision.
• You can specialise in your chosen subject and gain over 100 hours of experience in a placement college.
• 96% of our graduates gain employment within six months.
• If you study full-time, you will be on placement three to four days a week.

Will I have a work placement?

Our core programme will see you based in a placement college where you will participate in a range of professional activities.

How long is my placement?

80% of the programme is placement.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates of this programme can pursue a teaching career in the Further Education and Skills sector.

Do you provide employability services?

Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.

The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.