PGCE Post-14 Further Education and Skills

Nottingham College

Train to Teach in Further Education and Skills Through a College-Based PGCE.

This programme is designed for graduates and professionals who want to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector, including further education colleges, sixth forms, adult and community learning, training providers and other vocational and professional settings.

The PGCE (FE and Skills) is a university validated qualification, delivered by the College, and is particularly well suited to career-changers and practitioners who want a highly supported, practice-focused route into teaching.

College-based placements:

A major strength of this programme is that we can provide teaching placements within the College, where appropriate. This gives you:

Immediate immersion in a real FE teaching environment

Experience with diverse post-16 learners

Access to experienced subject specialists and mentors

A strong sense of professional identity within the FE sector.

You will become part of a teaching team from the outset, gaining confidence and credibility as a lecturer or trainer while you train.

The programme is designed to help you become a reflective, confident and effective FE practitioner. You will explore how people learn, how to plan and assess learning, and how to teach inclusively across a wide range of learners.

Teaching & Assessment:

As a graduate, you’ll be expected to demonstrate sound intellectual and academic skills at levels 6 and 7 through a range of written and practical module assignments. The main assessment methods you will encounter are observation of professional practice, group and individual presentations as well as formal academic writing.