What will I learn?
Course overview
“The 21st century is not looking for humans who serve as calculating machines, but instead it seeks problem-solvers and innovative thinkers. Google, Adobe, Apple and NASA need people who not only know standard procedures of mathematics but can also think with agility, flexibility and innovation.” - James Tanton (2018) Mathematician and Maths educator.
The Leeds Trinity PGCE course aims to develop excellent future maths teachers through a rigorous, school-centred, professional training approach. By the end of the course, you will have developed your own approaches to teaching which engage and excite pupils of all ages.
On successful completion of this degree and having met the Teachers’ Standards, you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). All our PGCE Secondary courses lead to the award of a level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
About this course
Teaching secondary-age children is your chance to share your passion for your subject and inspire the next generation. Teaching children isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Every subject is different, which is why we make sure our support is centred on subject-specific knowledge, up-to-date teaching practices and, most importantly, your specific needs as a trainee teacher.
Our PGCE Secondary Mathematics course prepares you to teach in the 11 – 16 age phase. It may be possible to gain experience of teaching post-16 during your PGCE and the qualification does not preclude you from teaching post-16 once employed. There are two stages to your PGCE Secondary Mathematics course.
Assessment
At the end of each placement your school mentor, who will have supported you throughout your time in school, will assess your practice, using evidence from the whole of your time in school including observations, lesson plans and marked work.
You’ll complete a progress portfolio to collate evidence of your teaching practice. At the end of the course, we will use this evidence to show that you have met the Teachers’ Standards.
You’ll also complete two level 7 Master’s assignments to test your ability to be critically reflective and research-led in your approach to teaching.
Which department am I in?
Teaching Education
Entry requirements
For international students
Students need a good honours degree with a significant proportion in Mathematics. Please note that applicants with third-class honours degrees will be considered on an individual basis, and normally only if applicants have additional qualifications and/or significant relevant professional experience. GCSE Grade 4 (or C or accepted equivalent) in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. In addition to the above essential entry requirements, successful applicants also tend to have: Advanced level qualifications (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Experience of observing the teaching in a secondary school in this country. IELTS Academic 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent, TOEFL IBT Total 79-89 Minimum: Reading – 18, Listening – 17, Speaking – 20, Writing – 17.
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