InReach: Meet a PGCE Primary Tutor

Primary Teacher training

This is an opportunity to chat with and ask questions to a friendly PGCE Primary Tutor. We are offering drop-in sessions.

You can also ask questions directly with the Programme Lead: Marc Smale: msmale@wlv.ac.uk

Come visit us - please email the tutor of your intentions to attend BEFORE the date

Walsall Campus Samuel Johnson Building (WN) Ground floor OR ONLINE using the link HERE Tutor: Marc (msmale@wlv.ac.uk) Please email the tutor of your intentions to attend face-to-face or online BEFORE the date	Wolverhampton Campus (Main City Campus) Deli Moon Café Tutor: Christy (christy.caddick@wlv.ac.uk) Please email the tutor of your intentions to attend face-to-face or online BEFORE the date
Wednesday 22nd January Between 1.15pm-1.45pm and Between 4-4,30pm and ONLINE at these times	Tuesday 29th April 1-2pm
Tuesday 25th February Between 1.15pm-1.45pm and Between 4-4,30pm and ONLINE at these times	Wednesday 30th April 1-2pm
Wednesday 12th March Between 1.15pm-1.45pm and Between 4-4,30pm and ONLINE at these times	Tuesday 6th May 1-2pm
Monday 31st March Between 1.15pm-1.45pm and Between 4-4,30pm and ONLINE at these times	Wednesday 7th May 1-2pm
Wednesday 9th April Between 4-4,30pm and ONLINE at these times
Wednesday 11th June 1.15pm-1.45pm and Between 4-4,30pm and ONLINE at these times

Talk to a Trainee Teacher and Eat Pizza

This is an opportunity to chat with and ask questions with friendly current PGCE primary trainees (currently on the course) whilst grabbing a slice of Dominoes!

You can also ask questions directly with the Programme Lead: Marc Smale: msmale@wlv.ac.uk

Come visit us - We'll be on the ground floor of the Samuel Johnson Building (WN Building) 1.15-1.45pm at these times:

Thursday 30th January - 1.15-1.45pm

Tuesday 25th February -1.15-1.45pm

Friday 23rd May - 1.15-1.45pm

Why Teach? And what can the PGCE Primary with QTS course offer you?

Alumni Feedback

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“The teaching and lectures at Wolverhampton were incredibly informative and helpful. Each session was beneficial, preparing us for the necessary skills required to succeed as teachers. The support continued whilst on placement; the lecturers were always just an email away and always happy to help. I always felt looked after and could tell they cared about my well-being just as much as they did about my progress.

Completing my PGCE through Wolverhampton was definitely one of the best decisions I made; whilst it was hard work, the people I met along on the way, the structure of the course and the children I got to work with made it worthwhile.”

Karisma Takhar

Year 1 Teacher

Crocketts Community Primary School

Completed PGCE Primary Course: July 2024

Jonathan Madhoo, PGCE alumnus

“As a young teenage boy I always dreamed of inspiring the next generation. Becoming a teacher gave me the job satisfaction that only a few jobs will experience. Other than parents, as teachers, we have arguably the biggest influence on a child's life. The pride I take in playing a part in a child’s development of intelligence is the best part of becoming a teacher.

This would not have been possible if I did not take the plunge and apply for a PGCE school’s direct course. With already having a sport, coaching and development BA degree, this allowed myself to join the course.

Wolverhampton University has a strong reputation for exemplary teaching, and the University is known for delivering a high-quality PGCE course. The course was difficult and hard (especially while raising a new born child at the same time), however, the support from the university lecturers, and the structure of the curriculum assisted with myself completing the course successfully and finishing with an overall 96%.

If I was going to give any advice to future applicants, it is “go for it”! The helpful nature of the PGCE course mentors well help guide you through your high-quality course and assist with securing your first teaching job. I passed this course over seven years ago, and I still use key

techniques I learnt at university. The skills and techniques taught, will help you throughout your teaching career.”

Chris Evison, alumnus PGCE trainee, 2017

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"The trip to India and Dubai organised for the Primary Education students of the University of Wolverhampton was something that I will remember forever. This experience that the course offered attracted me right away as not many University students can graduate leaving their course with an opportunity to work in education internationally. The memories and the friendships that the trip gave us will stay with us forever. I would like to thank the University of Wolverhampton for this trip and would recommend this experience for any future student at Wolverhampton."