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Balancing the demands of a PGCE programme can be a real challenge. Between lectures, school placements, and academic assignments, you might be finding it difficult to keep up with specific modules or prepare effectively for teaching assessments. Whether you need help understanding the different strategies you can use to manage a classroom, creating engaging lesson plans, or navigating the pressures of observations on your placement, targeted support by a PGCE tutor can make a real difference. A PGCE tutor provides the guidance and clarity you need to manage the overwhelm of completing your PGCE and achieve strong results throughout your teacher training programme.

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Why Your PGCE Degree Opens Doors

Learning how to teach effectively equips you with the skills you need to teach the next generation. What you develop during your PGCE, from curriculum planning to inclusive teaching practices, are highly valued by schools across the UK. Successfully completing your PGCE gives you both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to teach effectively in the UK and make a positive impact on students' lives. In addition, the better your knowledge of these concepts and the more you can prove your ability to put them into practise, the better you will perform in placements and the more likely you will be to secure your ideal teaching position.

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A PGCE tutor can help you to navigate the challenges of your teaching programme and guide you through any parts of the material you’re finding particularly difficult or challenging. Your tutor will adapt their approach to your learning style, making sure you get the most out of every session. Many of our PGCE tutors hold postgraduate qualifications and have successfully completed the very same modules you're tackling, putting them in the best place to help you. At Tutorful, we accept just 1 in 8 applicants and all tutors undergo background checks.
One-to-one tutoring offers a level of focused learning that you don’t get from lectures or group classes. Whether you're mastering behaviour management techniques, refining lesson planning skills, or preparing for teaching placements and observations, a tutor can focus on exactly what you need most. This personalised attention builds confidence and helps you achieve your academic goals.
Finding the right PGCE tutor is straightforward with Tutorful. You can connect with experienced tutors online at times that fit around your busy schedule of lectures, placements, and assignment deadlines. Our bespoke virtual classroom includes an interactive whiteboard, video chat, and document sharing, to make online sessions just as effective as in-person tutoring, with the extra benefit of learning from home. Learning from home means avoiding travel time between placements and lessons, being able to truly relax during your session, and get the most out of your tutoring hours.

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£47/hr
4.9
Alena S
experienced PGCE tutor
Highly motivated, experienced and dedicated tutor and mental health mentor with a PGCE education and a psychology qualifi cation. Years of experience in teaching students of different age groups, backgrounds and complex needs, as well as gifted and talented students as a private tutor and mentor with excellent results. Guiding them in their very complex life circumstances to support their wellbeing and learning. Teaching various subjects, such as Psychology, Business Studies and Academic writing on GCSE, A-level and University level. Dedicated to providing person-centred teaching and supporting...
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£32/hr
5.0
Michael G
Patient PGCE tutor
I've been a primary school teacher for 15 years and have expertise in English, grammar and reading. I have also tutored maths on a one-to-one basis at primary level. Furthermore, I have marked the SATS for the previous ten years and possess a strong knowledge of subject matter in relation to the core subjects. I am a passionate professional, who can make a difference on a one-to-one basis.Essentially, my background is English: I undertook an undergraduate degree in English and then a Postgraduate degree in Creative Writing. I qualified as a teacher in 2011, after completing a Primary PGCE and have...
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£67/hr
5.0
Mark C
Highly Experienced PGCE Teacher with QTS
Hello, my name is Mark and I've been teaching Computer Science since 2011 and maths since 2022. I'm passionate about teaching others about the subject I have loved since I was 11 years old. What makes me different from other tutors? My brain isn't wired up like a typical computer science teacher, I've had to work hard to master my understanding of the various subject areas. So I know first hand what it is like to feel 'I just don't understand it'.Over the years I've mastered ways in which to deliver even the most trickiest of subject areas, so that you will not only learn new information, but be...
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£24/hr
4.6
Paul Martyn S
PGCE Experienced Multi Discipline Tutor
My name is Cllr Dr Paul M, BA (Hons), MDipNLP & I am pleased to make your acquaintance. I am a highly certified/qualified, experienced inspirational/motivational Tutor/Trainer., with over 25 years of applicable experience in industry/Academia. Within this, I am keen to work with learners of all backgrounds/proficiencies and help them to realise their potential to the maximum. As an academic, I am well versed in applicable curriculum/exam processes/standards for AQA.Council for Curriculum and Examinations Assessment ( CCEA ) Pearson Edexcel. Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Exams, (OCR ), Welsh Joint...
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£47/hr
5.0
Jimmy E
Enthusiastic PGCE tutor
Hello! My name is Jimmy, and I am an experienced educator with a passion for working with young people. Over the course of my 18-year career, I have had the privilege of teaching and leading in five secondary schools, each with its own unique challenges and opportunities.Throughout my teaching journey, I have worked with students at various levels, adapting my approach to meet the needs of learners from diverse backgrounds and abilities. I have developed a strong track record of achieving excellent results with OCR GCSE, consistently helping my students excel in their exams. Notably, I have also...
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£31/hr
4.5
Gemma H
Patient PGCE tutor
Hello! I'm a dedicated and experienced tutor passionate about fostering a love for learning. I have a strong background in primary teaching, especially Phonics and Writing, as I have taught Early Years and KS1 for the past 4 years in the UK, Romania and Italy.Over the past four years, I've had the privilege of shaping young minds in the primary education landscape. As an enthusiastic and seasoned educator, I've cultivated an engaging learning environment, fostering not only academic excellence but also a love for discovery. My teaching style is a dynamic blend of enthusiasm, creativity, and adaptability....
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