Physical Education

Teacher Training

"Overall the course has been outstanding and has been full of valuable teaching experiences that have prepared us for our future career. The support from my Course Leader has been amazing and I have always felt I can approach her for support, feedback and advice."

"As we have to be reflective in order to adapt and improve our teaching styles, I applaud WMC for practising what they preach and always seeking feedback in order to adapt and improve the PGCE to make sure it is totally focused on helping their Associate Teachers to reach their goal."

"Thank You for the support given and the time to mould me in to the teacher I am."

"The course has instilled a huge passion for teaching in me compact with creativity, resilience, perseverance and a strong teaching basis which I can build on. Furthermore, the course leader and SCITT leader have both prepared us well through explaining the NQT process in great detail to us, ensuring that we know the right way forward in order to succeed."

"I am so glad that I chose WMC to pursue my teaching career. I feel that I have gained all the relevant skills needed to become an effective teacher. I was able to gain my job through the courses ‘get that job’ day – another huge plus! My Course Leader has been supportive and effective with her feedback and has enabled me to become the teacher I am now. My confidence grew quickly over the first few months of the course and has continued to grow since, alongside my skills. Thank you for all your help and support!"

"I feel that the course has been able to effectively improve my confidence as a teacher and it also allowed me to look forward to entering my NQT year. Thank you for being a fantastic tutor throughout the course and for being supportive throughout all points of my training year. It certainly has been an interesting journey!"

"I have honestly enjoyed every second of this course. I’m starting to think I’ve done something wrong because I have enjoyed it far more than getting stressed or disheartened! I couldn’t have asked for any more support than what I have received or a better method of delivering the course. I would just like to take the opportunity to thank WMC for everything. I’m finally doing exactly what I want and wouldn’t have got here without you! Finally, my Course Leader has been fabulous!!! In every way!!! Thank you!"

"I would like to say thank you to everybody who has been a figure in the course at WMC, I feel that the course has been run to a very high standard. The support that my Course Leader has given all students throughout the year has been exceptional, whether that be somebody to just talk to, or, professional feedback on our teaching"

"Overall I have been incredibly impressed by WMC. We were told at the start of the course to develop a proactive approach and I feel the course has given a good foundation on which we can build this. My Course Leader has been outstanding. I genuinely believe I would not have gotten through the past 10 months without her. Her understanding nature and support has been invaluable, her pep talks inspiring and she has always been on the end of a phone or email when I have been having a ‘wobble.’ I am extremely grateful – thank you!"

"I am very pleased with the level of understanding, support and teaching I have had from the WMC. Thank you! I would like to take the opportunity to thank my Course Leader for her incredible support, including responses to e-mails, especially those I sent outside of normal working hours, it is appreciated!"

"It has been an absolute pleasure to be a WMC student! The support right from the word go has been relentless and confirmed my belief as to why I wanted to train through WMC who have provided me with opportunities like no other."

"I believe the course was excellent as well as the structure, I have been very fortunate to have had 3 excellent placement schools with very supportive mentors. I would recommend this PGCE course to anybody - I had high expectations and I believe this ITT has met them! I believe I am now very prepared in starting my career, whether that’s educational based or working with people and families in a similar manner. WMC was a pleasure to be part of, so thank you."

"I just want to say how grateful and thankful I am for the training and support received. I feel prepared and excited to begin my new career. I have had a very positive year, though difficult at times, and it has been rewarding, encouraging and fun."

"I wanted to train through WMC who have provided me with opportunities like no other."

"I have thoroughly enjoyed this course, I have achieved the best I could and surprised myself academically and practically. My Course Leader has been an exceptional supportive tutor and I am grateful for her being so easily contactable when any issues arose. Thank you!"

"The feedback for both teaching practice and written work has been second to none. I feel I have made good progress due to the fact the feedback has been specifically tailored to help me improve my practise. The feedback was also realistic - I was able to change/amend my work accordingly"

"I would like to thank you for all of your support and advice over the past year, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without such a strong support network. I can’t recommend the course enough"

"What a year, what a course. Thank you!"

"We are extremely pleased with the quality of our recently appointed NQT. She hit the ground running, demonstrates great initiative and is an excellent communicator. Her first observations were the best I’ve seen from a newly qualified teacher – very impressed!” – Primary Headteacher"

"The support from West Midlands Consortium and the additional support from head teachers, teachers and TA’s was incredible and helped me to reflect and improve throughout the course"

"I feel that the course prepared me for life as an NQT very well. The range of sessions and differences in placements was very helpful. It has also been much appreciated that I was supported both during the course and as a NQT. Thank you!"

"I believe that the WMC PGCE in Physical Education has been an extremely positive experience and has fully prepared me for my NQT year. Further to this I believe that the on-going support offered by the course tutor means that, even as a qualified teacher, I will be constantly supported if necessary"

Course Overview

The Physical Education PGCE course offers graduates an exciting range of experiences and opportunities, essential to the teaching of this subject at secondary school level. The course aims to create confident, self-motivated and innovative teachers who are committed to high-quality Physical Education teaching.

The PE course draws upon an excellent range of materials and facilities from across our partnership of schools. The course includes training in a number of activity areas, such as swimming, dance and healthy active lifestyles, and optional National Governing Body awards. This helps our trainees to gain subject knowledge and accreditation through nationally recognised routes and improve their future career prospects. During training, certain aspects of the course are held in a residential setting.

Course content

You will spend a total of 120 days in two selected consortium schools. These schools will provide you with a good contrast of experience and the opportunity to teach across the secondary age range.
In placements you will be well supported by trained and experienced Subject Mentors, many of whom have worked with the scheme for a number of years, and a number who trained with the WMC Physical Education course.
You will be guided and supported by expert colleagues to plan, deliver and evaluate effective sequences of learning.
You will follow a personalised programme of subject knowledge enhancement to ensure you have the most up-to-date understanding.
You will complete a number of written assignments reflecting different but important aspects of your knowledge of teaching and learning.

Benefits of training with the West Midlands Consortium

We pride ourselves on being a small provider with a big reputation. As a WMC trainee you will be more than a number, you will be a valued member of a select cohort. You will receive one to one support from your course tutor and have good access to expert advice and guidance from the WMC team.
Group sessions are held in a purposeful school environment, providing you with experience of school life from day one, whilst learning to teach.
The course draws upon expertise from our partner schools to give you the most relevant knowledge and understanding of teaching in today's education system, as well as featuring guest speakers from pertinent external agencies and bodies.
We have excellent retention, pass and employment figures due to a dedicated PGCE support network and strong regional reputation.
The PGCE course is validated by our partner, Staffordshire University, and allows you to gain 60 Masters Credits as part of your training. You will also be registered as a Staffordshire University student, giving you access to online journals, support, and a full graduation ceremony.

Why Choose West Midlands Consortium?

Subjects Available

Dance

Primary