Secondary PGCE
Ready to teach the subject you love and inspire future generations?
A Secondary PGCE at Cumbria equips you to teach the subject you love, bringing energy, expertise, and fresh ideas into the classroom. With Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you’ll be ready to guide young people through critical stages of their education.
You’ll train in one of the UK’s largest teacher education networks, with partner schools across Cumbria, Lancashire, London, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man. Through extensive placements, you’ll learn how to balance subject mastery with inclusive teaching, behaviour management, and strategies to engage teenagers in learning.
WHAT IS QTS?
Qualified Teacher Status, also referred to as QTS, is a legal requirement for teaching in schools that are funded by local authorities across England and Northern Ireland, and is widely regarded as a valuable qualification for teachers in the UK and internationally.
Accreditation for the award of QTS for September 2025 entry is through the University of Warwick. From September 2026, all students will receive both their professional QTS qualification and their academic qualification from the University of Cumbria.
How to Apply for PGCE Courses
- Learn how to search for PGCE courses on gov.uk/find-teacher-training-courses
- Discover how to apply through the Department for Education Apply system
- See what information and documents you’ll need to include
- Understand how and when referees are contacted
- Find out what happens once your application is submitted
- Learn what to do when you receive a conditional or unconditional offer
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