Just finished PGCE in Primary - Ask me Anything!

I have just finished my PGCE in Primary Education with QTS. Now looking for ECT roles. Ask me any questions you have about the PGCE and I’ll be happy to answer!

Reply 1

Lexie1995

Hi! For your science GCSE, did you have to have all three such as chemistry, biology and physics? Or would just one GCSE in biology for example do? Thank you

Reply 2

Lexie1995

Original post by Lexie1995

Hi! For your science GCSE, did you have to have all three such as chemistry, biology and physics? Or would just one GCSE in biology for example do? Thank you

And congratulations on graduating!!

Reply 3

Fernando121

Original post by Lexie1995

Hi! For your science GCSE, did you have to have all three such as chemistry, biology and physics? Or would just one GCSE in biology for example do? Thank you

I think my Uni wasn’t strict about that, one should be fine

Reply 4

Lohmas

Original post by Fernando121

I have just finished my PGCE in Primary Education with QTS. Now looking for ECT roles. Ask me any questions you have about the PGCE and I’ll be happy to answer!

Hey Fernando which university did you study with trying to narrow down my options and how was the experience

Reply 5

Lohmas

Original post by Lohmas

Hey Fernando which university did you study with trying to narrow down my options and how was the experience

And can you please give some tips about the interview process.. thanks

Reply 6

Fernando121

Original post by Lohmas

Hey Fernando which university did you study with trying to narrow down my options and how was the experience

UEL, it was a great experience, I was able to use the theory taught at the uni and turn into practice during the 2 school placements. Mentors and tutors were very helpful along the way.

Reply 7

Mia_lo

Original post by Fernando121

I have just finished my PGCE in Primary Education with QTS. Now looking for ECT roles. Ask me any questions you have about the PGCE and I’ll be happy to answer!

Hi!! I'm aware that after getting your QTS you need to do an induction period to be classified as a fully prepared teacher. How long is the Induction period after QTS?? Is it a year or two??
Thanks

Reply 8

Fernando121

Original post by Mia_lo

Hi!! I'm aware that after getting your QTS you need to do an induction period to be classified as a fully prepared teacher. How long is the Induction period after QTS?? Is it a year or two??
Thanks

The induction period is 2 years known as Early Career Teacher ECT, but it isn’t as hard as the PGCE.

Reply 9

Bismah 18

What degree can u do beforehand do u recommend early childhood studies I want to teach the younger years

Reply 10

lucky-sandwich

Original post by Fernando121

I have just finished my PGCE in Primary Education with QTS. Now looking for ECT roles. Ask me any questions you have about the PGCE and I’ll be happy to answer!

Hi dear, how is the process of applying for it? That's what I plan to do after finishing my undergraduate degree. Thanks.

Reply 11

LottyC

Congratulations on graduating and good luck on finding your next job!
I've spent some time reading through a very popular online forum and really am horrified about the stories I've read about teaching in the UK. How do you feel now you've completed your course? Was it worth the struggle?
I'm sending my applications in tomorrow. I don't really know how I feel about it!

Reply 12

Theunknown2014!

Original post by Fernando121

I have just finished my PGCE in Primary Education with QTS. Now looking for ECT roles. Ask me any questions you have about the PGCE and I’ll be happy to answer!