Middlesbrough,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Education and Training with Teaching Maths (Numeracy) in Sheffield United Kingdom | Teesside University
Teesside University
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Sheffield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
12,000
(c. USD16,070.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Following recent policy updates, completing this qualification could open doors to teaching opportunities in secondary schools, especially for students aged 14 and above - provided you obtain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) certification. This program is particularly suitable for degree holders looking to teach their specialized subject across various educational environments.
Maths (numeracy) specialization students will undertake an extra subject knowledge enhancement module alongside standard PGCE Education and Training coursework. This supplementary component ensures comprehensive understanding of maths (numeracy) teaching requirements across different educational contexts. Through inquiry-based activities, you'll experience student assessment perspectives to enhance your teaching methodology.
Aligned with The Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers, this course integrates academic rigor with extensive practical placements. The year-long full-time curriculum features five modules organized into four core areas (professional competencies, research, theory, and specialization), delivered progressively for deeper comprehension and application. Program components run simultaneously to foster interconnected learning.
Instruction commences with a concentrated two-week introductory phase, equipping you with fundamental teaching strategies and learning principles. This preparation ensures you're ready for teaching placements immediately afterward. The standard schedule involves three placement days (Monday-Wednesday) and two campus days (Thursday-Friday) weekly, plus regular professional development sessions and subject-specific workshops.
The schedule adjusts during two intensive four-week placement blocks, when participants follow standard school hours and participate in all relevant teaching activities. Additionally, you'll attend two full-day conferences with peers from partner institutions throughout the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GCSE (or standard equivalent) in English and maths grade C (4) or above.
First degree (minimum of a 2:2). In exceptional cases prospective students who do not meet this criterion but are able to demonstrate suitable significant experience and/or further study may be considered for the programme.
A teaching practice placement of at least 100 hours in an appropriate context (this must be arranged by you and evidenced through a teaching practice agreement signed by the placement provider).
Able to clearly demonstrate a level 3 or equivalent ability in maths. This may be through level 3 qualifications, subject knowledge enhancement courses or through the first degree subject area.
Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Successful completion of a formal interview that demonstrates:
intellectual and academic suitability for the course,
possession of the appropriate attitudes and values expected of a teacher working in the education and training sector,
the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in standard English.
IELTS - 6.5
PTE (Academic) - 62
Cambridge English scale - 176
Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE II Distinction
First degree (minimum of a 2:2). In exceptional cases prospective students who do not meet this criterion but are able to demonstrate suitable significant experience and/or further study may be considered for the programme.
A teaching practice placement of at least 100 hours in an appropriate context (this must be arranged by you and evidenced through a teaching practice agreement signed by the placement provider).
Able to clearly demonstrate a level 3 or equivalent ability in maths. This may be through level 3 qualifications, subject knowledge enhancement courses or through the first degree subject area.
Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Successful completion of a formal interview that demonstrates:
intellectual and academic suitability for the course,
possession of the appropriate attitudes and values expected of a teacher working in the education and training sector,
the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in standard English.
IELTS - 6.5
PTE (Academic) - 62
Cambridge English scale - 176
Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE II Distinction
Tuition
GBP
12,000