PGCE Secondary Pre-course & Induction Information Page

Some sections of the page have been updated, please do check back regularly for more updates.

Congratulations on your successful application for the Secondary PGCE course with the University of Roehampton for 2025 - 2026

Our secondary teacher training programmes have been rated “Good” by Ofsted for overall effectiveness, quality of education and training, and leadership. You’re joining a programme with over 185 years of experience in preparing teachers, supported by tutors who are experts in their subjects, active researchers, and experienced classroom practitioners.

The information below is relevant to students on the PGCE university-led, Lead Partner, Apprenticeship, or SCITT route.

Sections include: 

  1. Preparing for your PGCE
  2. Taster and Open Day Events
  3. Enrolment Day 
  4. Induction Day 
  5. Videos to watch 
  6. Download Your Pre-Course Reading & Tasks

We look forward to welcoming you in September to begin your teacher training.

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Preparing for your PGCE course

Preparing for your PGCE course

Complete Your Pre-Course Reading & Tasks

Prepare for your PGCE by downloading your pre-course introductory reading, subject audit, subject-specific tasks, and curated reading lists further down the page.

These resources will help you prepare for the start of the course, whether you are on the university-led, Lead Partner, Apprenticeship, or SCITT route.

You’ll find guidance on:

  • How your subject expertise aligns with what schools currently teach
  • Developing your subject knowledge through reading lists and audits
  • Bespoke reading recommended by your subject tutors
  • Initial tasks designed to encourage the kind of thinking we use across all subjects

These activities also introduce key debates about how children learn and effective teaching strategies to help all pupils reach their potential.

Download Your Year Calendar

  • PGCE 2025–2026 calendar (all routes): Download here. 
  • Food Technology students will receive a separate calendar

Health, Wellbeing, or Additional Needs

If you have any health, wellbeing, or additional needs (e.g., dyslexia), let us know as soon as possible so we can provide support.

  • Contact: ruth.seabrook@roehampton.ac.uk

Support Services for You

As you prepare to join us, we encourage you to review these presentations to learn about the support available. They’re here to support your success and wellbeing at university:

Bursary Eligibility

Many PGCE Secondary courses are eligible for a bursary

  • You don’t need to apply if you are eligible; the university will do this after enrolment
  • Payments are made monthly from November

More information on bursaries can be found here.

What to watch

Teachers media is a collection of teaching-related videos on YouTube, covering a range of secondary lessons, so have a look and search for your subject or specific areas of interest like behaviour management. It's an excellent resource for PGCE students in the lead up to their course, and particularly in preparation for your first classroom placements.

Explore the Course Page

For further details about the programme, including structure, entry requirements, and career opportunities, visit the official PGCE Secondary Course Page.

For any questions regarding PGCE Secondary, please contact:
Ruth Seabrook, PGCE Secondary Convener

Taster and Open Day Events

We encourage you to attend our Open Day events on campus, where you can meet fellow student teachers, tutors, and learn more about the programme and how to prepare. See all upcoming PGCE Open Day events here.

We held a taster day on 1 July 2025 for all our offer holders, view the presentation from the day here.

We held a taster day on 10 July 2024 for all our offer holders, view the presentation from the day here. 

Enrolment Day

Date: Wednesday 28th August 2025

Arrival times by surname:

  • A–M: 9:30–11:00am

  • N–Z: 11:30–1:00pm

Locations:

  • Arrival: Digby Chapel (Building 9 on campus map)

  • Enrolment: University Library (Building 3 on campus map)

Before attending, complete the online enrolment information (to be sent to you closer to the start date) once all conditions have been met. Check your status of these on the DfE apply service and refer to DBS guidance on this page. Bring the following documents:

  • Home students: Photo ID (passport or driver’s licence) 
  • International students: Passport, Visa, and boarding passes (you will need to show these documents to our Immigration services) 
  • Original exam certificates – your degree certificate and GCSE (or equivalent) for English, maths and science.
  • DBS certificate or evidence that you are on the update service.

For those who were unable to attend enrolment on 28th August, please watch the recording here and download the PowerPoint here 

Induction Day

Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Time:

Location:

The course starts on Monday 1st September, and you must be in the country to attend Induction on Wednesday 3rd September. If you need to sort out flights, accommodation, and visas, this must be completed in time for you to start on the 2nd of September. 

  • Download the 2025 PGCE Secondary Induction booklet here.
  • Meet your tutors, learn about the course structure, and get essential guidance.

 

Hear from our MFL students Watch this!
Hear from our teacher trainees Watch this!
Inside the course Watch this!
Teaching Apprentices Watch this!

Download Your Pre-Course Reading & Tasks

Prepare for your PGCE by downloading and completing the introductory reading, subject audits, subject-specific tasks, and curated reading lists for your subject specialism.

Please find materials here: 

  • Pre course introductory reading
  • Subject audit - Please buy this specification and have a good read through it and use it to audit your knowledge of the Syllabus.
  • Subject specific tasks
  • Subject specific reading - Please purchase a copy of this book - it's £30 in paperback or less on amazon (or get from the library) and read as much of it as you can - it's a very useful book. 

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact our subject tutors, a full list can be found here.