Secondary PGCE Secondary School Direct 2017 2018 Programme

Secondary PGCE & Secondary School Direct 2017 -2018 Programme Area Lead: Postgraduate ITE Kate Brimacombe kbrimacombe@marjon. ac. uk Director of Teacher Education: Gill Golder ggolder@marjon. ac. uk

Ofsted 2014 ‘Her Majesty’s Inspectors celebrated the high expectations of the partnership, and applauded the strong relationships between the University, Teaching Alliances, Co-operative Trusts and Church Schools in tackling a rapidly changing educational landscape. ’ ‘The University of St Mark & St John Teacher Education Partnership is on the leading edge of educational developments and I am immensely proud of everyone who has contributed to being in this strong position. ’ (VC 2014)

One year programmes for 2017 -2018 • PGCE Secondary with QTS (taught) • PGCE Secondary with QTS (School Direct – school based) English, Drama, Media Studies, RE, PE, MFL, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Art and Design

PGCE Secondary • Well established and respected programme • Close collaboration between University and partnership schools • High quality Masters level teaching • Range of school placements • Wide range of subjects covered • Experienced tutors and mentors

Structure of the PGCE Applied Professional Practice/School Placement Four Modules Curriculum Provision/ Applied Subject Studies Developing General Professional Studies Learning & Teaching Building Foundations Awareness Raising Transition Reflection and Analysis Application and Experience Fusion of theory and practice Launching

Programme elements • • • Professional Studies Curriculum Studies Teaching Placements 27 weeks in school Contrasting placements Academic assignments

University elements • • • Workshops Lectures Seminars Tutorials Self-study

School-based elements Paired and individual placements Structured build up to develop competency Trained mentors Opportunities for experiences in London and SEN schools • Contrasting placements – key stage and location/type of school • •

Highly sought after employable teachers • ‘Beyond having very positive attitudes and commitment to teaching, they show a passion for their subject, and want students to do well and enjoy their work. ’(Ofsted 2014) • ‘The enhancement part of the training programme is particularly important in helping trainees to find teaching posts, is highly valued and supported by schools, and contributes to the 100% employment rate. ’ (Ofsted 2014)

School Direct • Create more school-led training programmes • Allow schools to recruit and trainees in the subjects and phases where employment need is the greatest • Let schools choose which accredited provider they wish to work with, and give schools greater control over funding • Two different models to attract a range of high quality applicants into teaching

Secondary School Direct Partnerships

School Direct – what makes it different? • • • School-led and initiated programmes Expectation of employment PGCE or QTS only – different options More localised training Individual or groups of schools, federations or Teaching School Alliances

Two School Direct routes into teaching • School Direct training programme (salaried)

School Direct PGCE Secondary • PGCE with QTS – 60 credits at Level 7 • High quality Masters level teaching here on campus (approx. 18 -20 days throughout the year) • Focus on professional studies • 4 assignments throughout the year – tutor support • Subject Knowledge training events

School Direct Partners 2017 -2018 Devon and Cornwall Cooperative Alliance (DACCA) • Computing, PE, MFL, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, English Plymouth Teaching School Alliance (PTSA) • English, Biology, PE, MFL Priory Community School • Computing, Physics, Mathematics Stoke Damerel Community College • Physics, Mathematics, Geography, English, Art & Design

Entry requirements • Degree - Minimum of 2: 2 (or equivalent) • GCSE ‘C’ or above for English and Mathematics. • A minimum of 15 days experience in last 3 years, 5 of which must be in a primary/secondary classroom • Professional skills tests – English and maths (by 30 th June 2017) http: //sta. education. gov. uk/

Applying and Interviews • Shortlisting is carried out in partnership • School Direct: If successful you will be called for interview at one of the schools in the alliance/trust you have applied for. These interviews are also carried out in partnership with us • PGCE: If successful you will be called for interview at the University. These interviews are also carried out in partnership with schools we use

Applying through UCAS http: //www. ucas. com/how-it-all-works/teacher-training/postgraduate-routes-teaching In Apply 1, you can make up to three choices. • Competition for places can be strong, so think about how’s best to use your choices • You don’t have to use all three, but if you do, you have to make them at the same time – you can’t add them at a later date • There’s no restriction to your three choices – you can choose from any route, subject or age group, in any combination

Important Dates… • Search opens (2017 entry) -11 October 2016 • Apply opens (2017 entry) -18 October 2016 • Apply 2 opens - not yet confirmed http: //web. ucas. com/ucas-teacher-training-signup

Interview • Pre reading • Literacy Test (and some School Direct partners will have a maths test) • Teaching activity • Group discussion or activity • Formal interview

Finance • Funding for postgraduate teacher training is available for eligible graduates on postgraduate routes including the nonsalaried School Direct programme. • Visit: http: //www. education. gov. uk/get-intoteaching/funding/postgraduate-funding

Finance • Open to all UK graduates • Funded by tuition fees paid by the trainee • 2017 -2018 - £ 9000 • Trainee may receive a bursary from the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL)

What to do now? • Look at all the options available – PGCE, QTS and consider what route you prefer • Ensure you have all relevant qualifications (degree 2: 2 or above, English, maths (and science for primary) GCSEs • Gain relevant experience in schools • Practise for professional skills tests – Df. E website • Review subject knowledge

Where to go for help • http: //www. ucas. com/how-it-all-works/teachertraining • Df. E Teaching Line on freephone: 0800 389 2500 Programme Area Lead: Postgraduate ITE Kate Brimacombe kbrimacombe@marjon. ac. uk

Subject Knowledge Enhancement -TBC 2 week immersion stay in France/Spain Highly experienced and Nationally renown course tutors Covers GCSE, AS and A 2 standard MFL SKE • 12 week, intensive, full-time course running from June August 2017. face-to-face • Open to anyone who has secured a place on a MFL Teacher Training Course for Fully the academic year Interactive 2017– 18.

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