PGDE Primary Education
Our PGDE Primary Education programme provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to develop a career in primary teaching. This GTCS-accredited qualification combines classroom learning with comprehensive placements throughout Dumfries & Galloway.
Build on your subject-specific knowledge, and develop creative ways to enthuse and educate children. Find out more and apply here.
SDG Focused Careers
These careers are tackling the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Below are some potential careers for graduates of the PGDE Primary Education programme. Click the job titles below for more information, including average salary information, expected working hours, career progression routes, and current opportunities.
Education and Teaching
- Primary School Teacher Responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children from age 5 to 11.
- Headteacher Manage schools and create the right conditions for children and staff to achieve their best.
- Youth Worker Support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.
- Community Education Coordinator Create opportunties for learning to people who missed out at school by organising new opportunities for education. You’d support people to take part whatever their circumstances.
Policy and Research
- Policy Advocate Work with non-profit organisations and advocacy groups to identify and address education issues.
- Research Pursue PhD-level research in education and contribute to advancing the field.