CTTC is pleased to offer a flexible Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for practising teachers. This academic qualification is designed to support your continuing professional development (CPD) while you work, helping you strengthen your classroom practice and deepen your understanding of teaching and learning.

  • Face-to-face delivery at CTTC, supported by online one-to-one tutorials with your PGCE tutor
  • Led by experienced educators with real classroom expertise
  • Designed to enhance your professional development
  • Provides 60 Master’s level credits towards a full Master’s degree
  • Ideal for early career and experienced teachers working in schools

This PGCE is for teachers who are already employed in schools and looking to reflect on, improve, and refine their teaching. Please note: this programme does not lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You’ll apply educational theory directly to your everyday teaching, reflect on your practice to improve pupil outcomes, and complete an action research project.

Assessment
You’ll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, an oral presentation, and ongoing evaluation of your school-based teaching. Assessments are carefully timed and supported to ensure that you can balance academic study with your placement commitments.

Trainees complete the following modules as part of their PGCE.

Module TitleComponent Number and TypeWeightingWord Count / Duration
  1: Inclusive Practice and Equitable Learning  Written Assignment based on a case study scenario  100%  4000
  2:  Making an Impact on Teaching and Learning  Part One: Individual oral presentation and academic poster    30%  3000 (equivalent)
  Part Two: Written assignment    70%  5000
  Professional Practice    Final Assessment of Evidence including observed practice    100%  10000 (equivalent)