Becoming a PGCE Primary school partner

We are looking for schools to partner with us who are:

aspirational;
committed to developing outstanding teachers as part of a community of practice;
looking to add to the research on informed practice in education with a leading global university.

Primary partner schools are organised in geographical ‘clusters’, led by a hub school and named university professional tutor.

Each cluster has three arranged meetings each term to share placement offers, updates and other training available to partners.

What's involved?

A trainee mentor is identified, normally the class teacher with whom the trainee will be based.
The mentor is asked to attend our half-day mentor training, before each placement, so they are clear about the expectations of the placement, the trainee and them as a mentor.
The mentor is supported by a named Professional Tutor from the University during the placement (for core PGCE placements) or by the School Direct alliance lead (for School Direct PGCEs) to ensure moderation and support is received for both trainees and mentors.

We have two PGCE Primary routes for our students to choose from:

If you’re interested in offering placements to PGCE Primary trainees, please contact us: