PGCE Physical Education with QTS

Entry requirements

We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications.

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or above (or recognised equivalents).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Birmingham Newman University’s Secondary PGCE programme provides a comprehensive and supportive pathway into teaching.

You’ll receive tailored guidance and placements that match your aspirations, with a focus on inclusion and diverse learning environments. Our experienced tutors and expert networks ensure you gain the knowledge and confidence to excel in the classroom. From early induction to career-focused school placements, we help you develop into a skilled teacher capable of making a real difference in the lives of students. From a thorough induction to career-focused placements, the programme is designed to help you grow into a reflective and impactful educator.

Community-focused mentorship is embedded in our approach, with many of our PGCE graduates becoming mentors themselves, supporting the next generation of teachers and giving back to local communities. This commitment to community and professional development is a hallmark of the programme’s success and the lasting impact of its students.

Birmingham Newman University’s Secondary PGCE programme offers a dynamic, hands-on approach to teacher training. With personalised support, we ensure that each trainee receives the guidance they need to succeed. Our unique placement system connects you with schools that match your career aspirations, including specialist placements in areas like social, emotional, and mental health.

You’ll be trained in inclusive teaching strategies, with a particular emphasis on SEND adaptation, allowing you to cater to diverse student needs effectively. Our strong Ofsted report reflects the quality of the programme, ensuring you’re equipped to make a lasting impact on your students.

The course also offers early online induction, ensuring you feel supported and engaged from the start. With a broad network of subject experts, school partners, and professional organisations, you’ll have opportunities to build meaningful connections within the education sector.

By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to step confidently into the classroom, having received the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to transform education for future generations.

You will hopefully remember PE lessons when you were at school and what inspired you to enjoy the subject. Physical Education is one of the most dynamic and engaging subjects in the curriculum, and by becoming a PE teacher you will have the chance to inspire the next generation. Birmingham Newman University has more than 50 years’ experience of training teachers to be excellent classroom practitioners; strong relationships with schools throughout the West Midlands ensures high quality education and placement opportunities.

You will understand what it means to ‘think physically’ and how you can engage learners in exploring the different activities within the PE curriculum. You will understand what it means to be an effective PE teacher, planning for effective learning and embedding key concepts and knowledge into interesting, engaging and, above all, active lessons. Alongside university based sessions and classroom practice, you’ll benefit from a range of visits to local activity specific providers as well as input from National Governing Bodies.

Fees and funding