PGCE Secondary in Religious Education (Lead School Partner Route) with QTS in Chester United Kingdom | University of Chester

Working alongside Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester provides a Religious Education specialization (ages 11-16 with sixth form extension) that leads to a PGCE with QTS qualification. A career in teaching brings both immense satisfaction and significant challenges. Our program equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding to become an exceptional educator. We cultivate teachers who are deeply committed to advancing both their students' and their own professional growth. The Religious Education program places particular focus on cultural sensitivity, with trainees collaborating throughout the year to strengthen this perspective. The University maintains robust partnerships with the regional Development Education Centre. Trainees will complete placements in local schools, broadening their expertise and refining their teaching approach to prepare for successful careers. The curriculum guarantees comprehensive mastery of all fundamental national curriculum standards.