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PGCE
Secondary Mathematics (11–16)

Location
Southwark

Duration
1 year (full-time)

Start date
September Number of places 25

Simple timetable info
Full-time days with additional private study evenings

How to apply
Via GTTR on www.gttr.ac.uk

LSBU code
3699

Course contact
Richard Cowley
cowleyri@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 5782

Non-standard entry requirements
We wish to recruit well-qualified mathematicians, but also recruit: Economics, Psychology, Science, Engineering, Computing and other graduates. You must have a good mathematics A-level or equivalent. You should have satisfactory written and spoken communication skills and be able to explain mathematical ideas clearly. You should have experience of and commitment to working with learners in a formal or informal setting, an appreciation of diversity and how equality is promoted through education, and be able to demonstrate how your individual qualities and experiences would be an asset in a teaching and learning environment.

Course units
The course runs over 36 weeks including 24 school-based weeks and 12 weeks of universitybased training.

The training includes the following units:

– Equality Inclusion and Citizenship

– General Professional Studies

– Mathematics Education 1

– Mathematics Education 2

– School Experience 1

– School Experience 2

You will be supported in developing mathematics subject knowledge and ICT skills as appropriate throughout the course. In addition, we also aim to support students, where appropriate, in developing their essay and report writing, note taking, reading, group work and presentational skills.


Course description

Through lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials, this course encourages creative and reflective pedagogy and will develop your sensitivity to, and awareness of, current educational issues. School-based training activities include: classroom teaching, self-evaluation, personal tutorials, action planning and target setting. Collaboration with other students using online tools is also encouraged.

The course is designed to prepare you to meet the challenge of teaching mathematics in inner city comprehensive schools serving diverse communities. National initiatives, teaching innovations and recent research findings are at the core of the training. We also aim to support students where appropriate with the development of essay and report writing, note taking, reading, group work and presentational skills

The course also includes a week in an alternative educational setting, such as a prison or hospital school. All students entering the course have the possibility of gaining up to 60 credits at Masters level, which can be used by students to count towards the award of full Masters level qualifications (such as the LSBU MA in Education) gained via further study after graduation.

Career opportunities

The course has an excellent employment record and demand for graduates of the course is high.

Typical background of applicant

All applicants need to have passes in Maths and English at GCSE Grade C level or equivalent at the time of entry to the course.

Professional contacts/industry links

The PGCE Secondary Mathematics course is accredited by OFSTED. Graduates of the PGCE course are recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.

Recent guest lecturers

– Sharon Bolger, Numeracy Consultant

– Matthew Earnshaw, Numeracy Consultant

– Lucy Ramshaw, Literacy Consultant

Additional notes

UK and EU students receive a £9,000 bursary from the TDA, which covers fees and living expenses. Students taking up positions as mathematics teachers on graduation are normally also eligible for a Golden Hello of £5,000, payable upon successful completion of the Induction Year. Visit www.tda.gov.uk for further details.