PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Language - Spanish

Entry requirements

You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK) in a subject that is related to the subject you intend to teach.

You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications.

As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview.

We normally require native speakers of the language to be taught to have studied another language to a high level.

You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy.

If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.

Apply for this course through DfE Apply and select Provider Code R12 and course Modern Languages (Spanish) (R4X1).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Develop your teaching skills, and qualify as a secondary Spanish teacher, with our PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Language (Spanish) course at the Institute of Education.

This University of Reading programme is underpinned by the research of tutors who teach on it, which has been recognised for its high quality and impact in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 (98% of Education research is rated of international standing, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions).

You will specialise in teaching Spanish as your main language, but we strongly encourage all trainees to teach another language to at least beginner level.

How you’ll learn

This course will provide you with a theoretical framework for language teaching, closely integrated with practical advice on the preparation and delivery of effective and engaging language lessons.

You will be taught through a series of lectures, practical seminars and workshops, where interactive and discussion-based techniques will encourage you to engage, reflect and challenge.

Throughout your course you will:

• participate in workshop-style sessions with your peers
• attend presentations by subject experts
• work on tasks in groups
• have individual tutorials
• visit schools or other education settings, as well as museums and other sites of interest
• write assignments on aspects of subject teaching and professional studies.

You’ll participate in activities designed to help you plan your teaching effectively and imaginatively. You will also discover how to evaluate your skills, particularly in terms of the quality of learning achieved by pupils.

QTS status

This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Modern Foreign Language course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach the 11-18 age group in secondary schools in England and Wales.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5.