PGCE Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time during the day. This is a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education and Training, covering the knowledge and practice needed to teach in further and adult education settings. The course runs over two years, giving you time to develop your teaching skills alongside other commitments. An annual fee applies. The PGCE qualification is widely understood by employers in the further education sector as the standard teaching credential for post-16 and adult education.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for details of the course PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education and Training. Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for details
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of how adults and post-16 learners learn.
You'll plan and deliver lessons in your specialist subject area.
You'll learn how to assess learners and give constructive feedback.
You'll explore inclusive teaching approaches that support a range of learners.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas to improve.
You'll understand the professional standards and responsibilities of a teacher in further education.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Shrewsbury College during the day. Learning combines taught sessions with observed teaching practice in a post-16 or adult education setting. Assessment typically includes written assignments, lesson observations, and a teaching portfolio. Contact the college directly for full details of the assessment structure for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator: teach adults in further education or community settings
Further Education Lecturer: deliver specialist subjects in FE colleges
Skills Trainer: deliver workplace or vocational training programmes
Learning Support Tutor: support learners with additional needs in FE
Vocational Assessor: assess learners working toward vocational qualifications
Community Learning Tutor: run courses for adults in local community settings
What you could study next
Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status: awarded by the Society for Education and Training, this is the professional status recognised for FE teachers in England.
MA in Education: a master's-level qualification for those wanting to move into curriculum leadership, research, or senior teaching roles.
Level 5 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to teach in a different context or add a further teaching credential.
