Teacher Training

Secondary PGCE Maths

Train to teach Maths with a Secondary PGCE at the University of Exeter. Gain qualified teacher status and 60 Masters-level credits through expert-led training. You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach Mathematics and working with a dedicated team of Mathematics teaching experts. Our Maths teacher training is informed by the latest education research within the School of Education, giving you first-hand access to the latest research on classroom practice in Maths.

The course DfE Apply code is G1X1. The University of Exeter's institution code is E84.

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Entry requirements for our Secondary PGCE in Maths

Alongside our general entry requirements for all Secondary PGCE applicants, there are subject-specific entry requirements for Geography specialism applicants.

Typically, successful applicants have a 2.2 Honours degree or above with at least 50% mathematical content along with a good A-level in Mathematics. For applicants who need to develop their mathematics subject knowledge to gain access onto a PGCE it is possible to take a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course. There are several options available which can be discussed at interview.

Course content and leaders

A practical and interactive course, you will focus on a range of teaching styles and educational methods distinct to teaching Mathematics and learn how to motivate and engage your students in the classroom. You’ll also develop the fundamentals of teaching such as behaviour management, assessment, lesson planning, inclusive teaching, and working with the school community and parents. We’ll support you to become a reflective and confident teacher who is able to assess your own achievements and professional development requirements.

Secondary Maths Subject Knowledge, Pedagogy, Research, and Practice

Our unique course structure based on the Exeter Model of Initial Teacher Education is praised by Ofsted and used across our subject areas. You will study a specialist Secondary Maths Subject Knowledge, Pedagogy, Research, and Practice module alongside this. The principal aim of this module is to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the background issues and practice of the current teaching of Mathematics in secondary schools.  In addition, the module seeks to nurture you as a reflective and autonomous professional practitioner, able to identify strengths and areas for development in your subject knowledge and pedagogy, through evaluating current professional practice in relationship to developments in research and curriculum theory.