Share your passion for physical activity and foster essential life skills by becoming a primary school teacher with our Primary with PE Specialism PGCE from the University of Staffordshire. This postgraduate qualification is meticulously crafted to equip you with the confidence and pedagogical expertise required to effectively lead physical education learning across primary school settings. You will be instrumental in introducing children to a diverse range of physical activities, including various sports, dance, gymnastics, and outdoor adventurous pursuits, ensuring they develop, enjoy, and thrive within PE lessons.
This intensive, school-led course is studied full-time on campus over nine months, commencing with an induction to prepare you for your placement. You will spend a minimum of 120 days in two local schools, gaining invaluable practical experience from observing teachers to leading lessons independently. Weekly face-to-face sessions at the University will deepen your understanding of curriculum delivery and subject-specific pedagogy, complemented by Intensive Training and Practice days. You will graduate with the skills to inspire the next generation and pursue a rewarding career as a primary school teacher specialising in physical education.