University of East London

Overview

The PGCE Primary with Sport and Wellbeing program at the University of East London (UEL) equips you with the skills necessary to teach children aged 5 to 11, emphasizing physical education and wellbeing. This course fosters your subject knowledge, teaching practice, and confidence, enabling you to lead in physical education and contribute to students' personal, social, and health education (PSHE).

• Award/qualification: PGCE (Primary) with a Sport and Wellbeing focus
• Target age range: Primary (5–11)
• Delivery: University study combined with school-based teaching practice
• Focus areas: Primary teaching, physical education, wellbeing, and PSHE-related learning
• Entry requirement (typical): 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject
• English language: IELTS (minimum score required by UEL)
• Location: Training in various London schools

What you'll study

This program combines theoretical learning at UEL with practical experience in partner primary schools. You will engage in modules designed to enhance your pedagogical skills, subject knowledge, and professional practice, alongside hands-on learning and self-reflection.

Indicative modules may include:

• Active Enquiry and Intervention: Impacting upon Learner Progress — Utilizing evidence-based strategies to plan interventions and enhance student outcomes.
• School-Based Learning: Reflections on Practice (Mental Wealth) — Focusing on reflective practices connected to wellbeing and your ongoing professional development.
• Understanding Special Educational Needs (SEN) — Exploring strategies to support pupils with special educational needs effectively.

Teaching practice and assessment: Throughout your placements, you will be assessed on your teaching practices, professional conduct, and ability to meet the standards required for qualified teacher status.

Entry requirements

• Degree: 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent; a third/pass degree may also be considered by the tutor) in any subject.
• GCSE requirements: At least a grade A*-C / 9–4 in Maths, English, and Science. You must possess or be pending at least one GCSE as specified by UEL.

Career prospects

Graduates of the PGCE Primary with Sport and Wellbeing program will be well-prepared for rewarding careers in education, with opportunities to teach across primary schools in various capacities. The focus on physical education and wellbeing positions you as a leader in promoting healthy lifestyles and social development within educational settings.