Did you know Nationally there has been an

Did you know ? Nationally, there has been an under recruitment of Modern Language teacher trainees over the last few of years. England is short of teachers that can inspire young people to develop their knowledge of different languages and cultures.

Introductions � Anna Lise Gordon – Subject Leader for Modern Languages PGCE - annalise. gordon@smuc. ac. uk � Clive Woolger – Secondary PGCE Admissions Tutor - pgcesecondary@smuc. ac. uk

You are special !

Government Bursaries Sept 2015 start - 25, 000 - 20, 000 - 15, 000 - English - Primary

Issues for Today’s session � Why Teaching ? � Routes into Teaching ? � Why PGCE ? � Personal Statements

Why Teaching ? � Energising Environment � Employability, Job Security and Career Structure � Making a difference � Team and Autonomy � Continued Learning � No better feeling ?

Routes into Teaching � Numbers Game � UCAS – www. ucas. com � Do your Homework (Df. E)

Example � At St. Mary’s, we offer our own a Post Graduate Certificate of Education route. � St. Mary’s is also closely linked with a number of schools that offer the ‘School Direct’ route.

Why as University-based PGCE ? � Achieve QTS and a PGCE � Become a Reflective Practitioner � Teach Anywhere � Balance � Expertise � Peer Support

Let’s get you thinking

How to Apply � One system - UCAS � Check available courses � Check course entry requirements � Apply 1 and Apply 2 � Line up your referees � Prepare your statement

St Mary’s Entry Requirements Primary PGCE Secondary PGCE � Degree - 2. 2 or above � GCSEs with ‘C’ grade or above ◦ English Language ◦ Mathematics ◦ Science � 10 days observation within the previous 2 years � Skills Tests - 2. 2 or above � GCSEs with ‘C’ grade or above ◦ English Language ◦ Mathematics � Skills Tests � Phys Ed – 2. 1 or above GCSE Science or PE

Fitness to Teach � Health check � Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Personal Statements � Difficult Hurdle - harsh � Busy Person � Your challenge – 47 lines or 4000 characters � UCAS advice - http: //www. ucas. com/how-itall-works/teacher-training/filling-in-yourapplication/personal-statement

First Sift � No more than 2 errors � At least 10 days in schools observing � Positive references � Sound reasoning for becoming a teacher

Want to know more? Get into school – observe Your placement year

Keep in Touch PGCE Secondary Course Leader - annalise. gordon@smuc. ac. uk PGCE Admissions Tutor (Clive) - pgcesecondary@smuc. ac. uk

St Mary’s Open Events Wednesday 26 th November - Open Morning (9. 30 am) - Open Evening (6. 30 pm) Monday 15 th December - Open Evening (6. 30 PM) Tuesday 16 th December - Open Morning (9. 30 am)

Did you know ? St Mary’s has been graded ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in both the primary and secondary phases of Education.

Interview process � Qualification check � Overview of course � Writing task � Group discussions � Presentation � Interview

Funding � � � Tuition Fee loan Maintenance Loan - fulltime only Maintenance Grant - fulltime only Bursaries Student Finance England https: //www. gov. uk/student-finance/loans-and-grants

Skills Tests �Under going transition �Sun 30 Nov 2014 - Pearson VUE �Mon 1 st Dec – Learn Direct �http: //www. education. gov. uk/sta/profes sional

Subject Knowledge � Your degree � Mathematics and English � Audit - SKE � Teaching Young People � Conditions

Personal Statement Are you are suited to the teaching profession? � Phase and Subject � Subject knowledge � Qualities of a good teacher - google � School observation and reflection � Work experience - Transferable skills � UCAS website

Contact details Primary PGCE � Katrina Hall – Registry pgceadmit@smuc. ac. uk � Patricia Lee – Admission Administrator leep@smuc. ac. uk � Judith Cullen – Tutor Judith. cullen@smuc. ac. uk Secondary PGCE � Katrina Hall – Registry pgceadmit@smuc. ac. uk � Helen Harrison– Admission Administrator Helen. Harrison@smuc. ac. uk � Clive Woolger – Tutor pgcesecondary@smuc. ac. uk