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If you aspire to become a teacher, now is your opportunity with the new flexible Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from The Open University in Wales in conjunction with the Welsh Government, Regional Consortia and schools across Wales.
What can I study?
What can I study?
We currently offer the following age phases or subjects:
Salaried Route – Primary, Secondary Maths, Science, Welsh and English.
Part-time Route – Primary, Secondary Maths, Science, Welsh, English, English with Drama, English with Media Studies.
Please note that applications for the primary salaried and primary part-time routes for October 2021 start have now closed.
Want to become a teacher ? How can I study at the Open University?
Want to become a teacher ? How can I study at the Open University?
To become a teacher you need to achieve a degree or PGCE leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Our two-year PGCE course will allow you to achieve QTS for either primary or secondary school level and can be studied in either English or Welsh.
These innovative routes into teaching blend online academic study with essential practical experience within schools, in a format that works for you. There are two routes available:
Salaried route – If you already work at a school as a teaching assistant or in a non-teaching role, you can apply for your school to sponsor your study. You’ll need to get agreement from your school to apply for this route. You will study for your PGCE around your existing school duties as part of your full-time employment in a school and your costs of study are covered by a training grant from the Welsh Government. You can still apply for the salaried route if you don’t work in a school, but you’ll need to have a school willing to sponsor you, which we could help you find. More information about the OU salaried route can be found here https://preview.mailerlite.com/f4f8n6
Part-time route – If you don’t work in a school, or the salaried route isn’t right for you, there is a part-time option available. This route offers some flexibility as you’ll study towards your PGCE, and gain part-time practical teaching experience in a school, while working around your current job or other life commitments. You will need to consider and plan for how you will carry out the 2/3 days practice learning and approximately 16 hours of study per week. This route can be self-funded or you can apply for a student loan and part-time maintenance grants to help with the costs.
Open University lead Schools across the EAS Region
Open University lead Schools across the EAS Region
Crownbridge School
Crownbridge School
Whiterose Primary School
Whiterose Primary School
How can my school get involved in supporting ITE with the Open University?
How can my school get involved in supporting ITE with the Open University?
If you are looking to become an employer school we recommend applying for Employer and Associate school status.
If you are looking to become an employer school we recommend applying for Employer and Associate school status.
Wider Professional Learning Opportunities with the Open University
Wider Professional Learning Opportunities with the Open University
Supported open learning
Supported open learning
The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’, which is:
Flexible – students work where and when they choose to fit in with jobs, families and other commitments
All-inclusive – students get all the high quality materials they need to study
Supportive – personal tutors provide academic expertise, guidance and feedback and run group tutorials; and specialist advisers are on hand to help with other aspects of OU study
Social – students get together at tutorials, day schools and informal study groups; and through online conferencing, study networks and course forums.
For further information related to the Open University contact Deb Woodward Assistant Director:
Deb.Woodward@sewaleseas.org.uk or Hannah.Barry@sewaleseas.org.uk
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