PGCE with QTS Secondary Modern Languages

Entry

Typical offers

Entry requirements

• An undergraduate Honours degree with a 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification, in a related subject.
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

Candidates with substantial and relevant professional experience with a degree in any subject (and GCSE English and Maths) would be considered on an individual basis.

Language requirements

Applicants will be required to complete placements in two languages. Languages we offer placements in are limited to French, German, or Spanish. Therefore all candidates need to be ready to be placed in a school to teach in these areas. If your second language is assessed at beginners level any offer might require you to do further study to enhance your subject knowledge before you start your PGCE. Native speakers of French, German or Spanish may hold an undergraduate degree, or recognised equivalent qualification, in any subject but still need to meet the second subject requirements in the two languages that we offer placements in.

Candidates that apply with one language may be considered on a case by case basis.

Personal statement

We are looking for candidates who can explain why they want to be a teacher and specifically why they want to study to teach a chosen subject. This is your chance to highlight your skills, knowledge, experiences, and passion for teaching. As part of your application we ask for a personal statement with detailed responses to the following questions:

• Why do you want to study for the PGCE at this point? How will this help you realise your career aspirations? What inspires you about the wider context of education, eg challenges you've seen in education, importance of teachers in supporting young people?
• How do your interests align with the UWE Bristol PGCE course? This could include your personal interests, subject knowledge, interest in supporting diverse learners or addressing inequalities, amongst other things.
• What academic and subject expertise do you possess that makes you suitable to teach your subject? In relation to your chosen subject, you could elaborate here on your understanding of the current national curriculum in England, or how any relevant work or other experiences is relevant. You could also use examples from your qualifications, such as your degree, degree modules, A Levels or higher degrees.
• What further skills and qualities could you bring to the PGCE and to a school community?

The personal statement forms part of your application, and will be used to decide whether you are shortlisted for an interview. Failing to provide and/or failing to address the specific questions posed will lead to delays in your application being considered.

Work experience

Whilst work experience is not a requirement we recommend that you get experience of working with or volunteering with children to help prepare you for the placement-based learning involved in this course.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online Teams interview. Your interview will include a short task so please make sure that you read your interview invitation in order to be able to prepare.

After interview a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course may be required, if so this will be included as a condition of your offer.

Additional requirements

• Health checks – for Fitness to Teach.
• A clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure including check of children's barred list.
• Satisfactory references including one from your latest employer and/or latest role involving working with children.
• Verification of identity and right to work in the UK.
• Check for sanction, restriction or prohibition on teaching issued by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) (if in teaching role).
• Overseas Criminal Record check, if you've lived, studied or worked overseas for five months or more in the last five years.

The university will also check that candidates are not:

• subject to a prohibition order issued by the Secretary of State
• disqualified from childcare or have obtained a childcare disqualification waiver from Ofsted.

Read more about professional checks.

Deferred places

We accept deferred places.

English Language Requirement

All International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component or approved equivalent. For more information please see our English language requirements.   

How to apply

You'll apply using the GOV.UK online application system.  

For further information

• Email: Admissions@uwe.ac.uk
• Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333

Features

Placements

As a trainee teacher, you'll complete 120 days in school placement practice blocks in at least two different schools, plus further focused teaching experiences.You'll practise as a subject specialist teacher for the secondary age range (11-16), and gain experience of the 16-18 age range.

The schools and settings within our Initial Teacher Training partnership are geographically diverse, with placements in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall and Wales. We work hard to match placements to trainee teacher needs, experience and locations.

At UWE Bristol, we'll support you to become an authentic, effective, thoughtful teacher. Towards the end of your course, your progress review will enable your entry to the teaching profession and your ongoing development as an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

Study facilities

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