PGCE student stories

Hear from our PGCE students and graduates about their journey into teaching
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Hear from our graduates

Every teacher’s journey starts somewhere.

At Leeds Trinity University, our graduates go on to make a difference in classrooms across the country - and around the world.

Hear from some of our recent trainees as they share what it’s like to study a PGCE, train in schools and step into their first teaching roles.


Sumaiyah explains how the PGCE at Leeds Trinity helped her connect deep subject knowledge with effective lesson planning - preparing her to teach with confidence from day one.


Sam explains how the University-led PGCE gave him the balance between theory and classroom practice he needed to build confidence and develop his own teaching style.


Joe describes how the University-led Primary PGCE gave him the preparation and confidence to step into his first classroom ready to teach – and why those ‘lightbulb moments’ make every day worthwhile.


Tessa talks about how her inspirational teachers motivated her to pursue history teaching - and how the University-led PGCE at Leeds Trinity gave her the support, practical skills and confidence to thrive in the classroom.

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Explore your options, meet our team and discover the right PGCE for you. Take your first step today.

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