Lead Partner PGCE
This one year programme leads to a PGCE, recommendation for QTS and 60 credits at Master's level.
On our Lead Partner route you will learn hands-on in the classroom and at the university. You'll know in advance which schools you will be placed with and you will be able to develop close relationships with the teachers there.
You will be placed in specific local schools so if you are keen on being based in a particular area, this could be the route for you.
We offer the Lead Partner route on a Tuition fee basis. We do not offer a salaried Lead Partner route at this time.
Schools
The following alliances/consortia are offering Lead Partner programmes for 2025 entry as follows:
Lighthouse Learning Partnership
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Physics
- RE
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Physics
- RE
Bristol Excalibur Academies Trust
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Physics
- RE
Alliance of Bristol Catholic Schools
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Physics
- RE
Subjects
You will receive an excellent teacher training that combines theory with practice whichever route you choose. We offer teacher training for the following subjects.
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English
Where would we be without words? And why do writers in English so frequently use alliteration? The English programme invites you to ask and answer these questions and more.
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Geography
Geography isn’t just about maps. On our Geography PGCE you will discover how to help pupils find out about our world and the people it contains.
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History
Important lessons come from history. Train as a history teacher and bring history to life for young people.
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Mathematics
Our Mathematics PGCE trains you how to support those who struggle and how to test those who excel. Learn how to take your pupils from basic mental arithmetic to algebra and Pythagoras.
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Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish)
MFL teaching is exciting, rewarding and challenging. Our comprehensive and rigorous MFL course will equip you to meet all the challenges and to enjoy your career as a languages teacher.
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Religious Education
Discover how to engage young people in exploring world religions and the different themes and topics within.
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Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Develop as a confident, effective practitioner who can teach science and your specialist subject in ways that deepen pupils' understanding and motivate them to take their study of science further.
University led PGCE
We also offer a University-led route into teaching. Compare the two routes to decide which is right for you.
Funding
Find out about available funding to help you get into teaching.
International students
Important information specifically for international students who have applied for or are holding an offer for the PGCE.
Contact us
Initial Teacher Education (PGCE and Lead Partner) Office
Phone: +44 117 455 1093
Email: ed-pgce@bristol.ac.uk
School of Education
University of Bristol
35 Berkeley Square
Bristol, BS8 1JA