Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist with QTS PGCE

Entry requirements

When you apply, you are expected to have:

• A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). No specific subjects are required.
• GCSE English Language or English Literature at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent
• GCSE Science at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent
• A commitment to, and understanding of, primary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics.

An interview forms part of the selection process, which can be conducted online or face to face.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education’s standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Open to applications for September 2025, subject to validation.

Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Every school needs a Mental Health and Wellbeing expert. That could be you. Our PGCE Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist QTS course provides a high-quality teacher training experience alongside developing your knowledge and expertise in relation to Mental Health and Wellbeing including gaining a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll learn how to educate children aged 5-11 in all primary curriculum subjects, and craft specialist knowledge to support the leading mental health and wellbeing initiatives in schools.

You’ll spend lots of time on placement in schools, where we’ll support you in meeting the Teachers’ Standards. You’ll gain the essential professional skills and knowledge for a two-year induction as an early career primary teacher and mental health and wellbeing specialist.

Graduating as a primary mental health and wellbeing specialist, you’ll be a role model and a leader to your colleagues. You’ll set an example for teaching and learning in ways that are enriching, engaging and inspiring for young children.