PGCE Secondary - English in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester

Our PGCE programs combine on-campus instruction - providing foundational knowledge of effective teaching methods - with practical school placements, allowing you to implement your learning across diverse classroom environments. These placements occur in varied school settings, including urban, suburban, and rural locations within both private and public education systems, ensuring comprehensive experience. You'll learn from distinguished academics with extensive teaching backgrounds. Our approach integrates research-driven instruction from the School of Education and beyond, coupled with substantial practical experience, creating optimal conditions for developing skilled, thoughtful educators.

As a fundamental secondary school subject, English receives special focus in our PGCE program. The English PGCE curriculum equips you to meet Qualified Teacher Status requirements while confidently delivering the 11-19 English/Media syllabus. Through classroom instruction, individual guidance, and digital/in-school resources, we'll help you become an innovative educator capable of nurturing students' literacy skills. You'll learn to guide young learners in comprehending, analyzing, and producing various texts, both in academic settings and real-world contexts.