Overview

Through the Primary PGCE from University of Nottingham you will benefit from significant school-based teaching experience in a range of different contexts. Not only will you learn from experienced school-based colleagues, you will also learn from the pupils you will teach. Your placements also provide a useful networking opportunity, helping you  to decide what kind of school you want to work in once you qualify.

Personalised support for the beginning teachers is important to them. They offer this in many ways through personal tutors, school-based mentors and coordinators, student support groups, and the wellbeing team. On top of this, you can access all the university’s support services. 

Additional enrichment opportunities including time in an alternative provision, immersive practice days, special interest groups and School of Education seminars and events, ensure you have a range of rich, exciting learning experiences throughout the course.

Career opportunities:

They offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students at the Primary PGCE from University of Nottingham.

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through the online vacancy service. They host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.