Shireland Teaching School Alliance Mathematics (37HZ)

PGCE with QTS full time

• Accredited body: Newman University
• Financial support: Scholarships or bursaries, as well as student finance, are available if you’re eligible
• Qualification:
  PGCE with QTS

  A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) with qualified teacher status (QTS) will allow you to teach in state schools in England and may allow you to teach in other parts of the UK.

  It may also allow you to teach overseas, though you should always check what qualifications are needed in the country you’d like to teach in.

  Many PGCE courses include credits that count toward a Master’s degree.

• Age range: 11 to 16
• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 12 October 2021
• Date course starts: September 2022
• Website: http://www.shirelandtsa.co.uk/School%20Direct/school.html

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About the course

Newman is a values-driven university where students are central to all that the university does. Students are encouraged to engage with theories and concepts, discuss ideas with tutors and become self-motivated, independent learners and creative thinkers able to make a difference in the world.

• Top 10 for Overall Student Satisfaction
• 95% Graduate Employment Rate
• Research classed as Internationally Excellent and World Leading

Shireland Teaching School Alliance is an alliance of both secondary and primary schools across the West Midlands. As the lead school, Shireland Collegiate Academy delivers the strategic vision, and provides the capacity and expertise to promote excellence across the Teaching Schools agenda.

The School Direct teacher training course runs for an academic year and leads to qualified teacher status (QTS), a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) and 60 masters-level credits.

School placements

The training is a blend of theory and practice. You will attend university for regular days during the year giving you a strong theoretical foundation and subject knowledge. The course starts in September, where you will begin in your main placement school. You will stay with your host school until Christmas. When you return in January, you will spend a minimum of 6 weeks in a complimentary placement school. In March you will return to your original school placement, where you will stay until June, when you have completed the course. You will attend university for regular days throughout the year. A trainee will begin by observing their mentor and other experienced staff within the school. They will agree with their mentor their phased introduction to teaching. For some trainees this may be starters/plenaries and for others whole lessons. They will eventually build up to a 14 hour a week teaching timetable, the timescale for which is agreed with their mentor and can vary from trainee to trainee. You will be in the classroom from day one so once you have learned something new you can put it straight into practice. The 6 weeks complimentary placement is to ensure you experience a full variety of different school environments, communities and methods of teaching and learning. Secondary trainees will also spend 5 days placement at a Primary school.

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

An undergraduate degree at class 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

Grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths, or equivalent qualification.

We’ll consider candidates with pending GCSEs.

We’ll consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test in English.

Personal qualities

Candidates should have some experience of mainstream UK schools/early years settings to become familiar with the atmosphere and demands of the age phase they are applying for.

Fees and financial support

The course fees for UK students in 2022 to 2023 are £9,250.

Financial support from the training provider

There are three types of funding available for teacher training - depending on your circumstances, you could receive all three: 1.Tax-free bursary or scholarship 2.Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan 3.Additional financial support if you’re a parent or have a disability

About the training provider

We believe outstanding teachers absolutely make a difference. Here at Shireland we aim to make a difference to the lives and academic achievement of each and every learner. Join us and inspire a love of learning in young people and change attitudes, aspirations, and their lives forever.

STSA, working in partnership with Birmingham City University, the University of Warwick and Newman University, aims to develop the next generation of outstanding teachers.

Our belief is that through emersion within a school environment trainee teachers will have continual opportunities to relate theory into practice by working alongside outstanding practitioners.

Our unique approach allows trainee teachers to develop the skills and self-awareness needed to become outstanding and remain outstanding, giving them an advantage in their future teaching careers.

Take a look at our website for more info - shirelandtsa.co.uk

Interview process

You will be invited to attend a selection day, the structure of which will depend on the phase and subject you have applied for. All applicants will be observed working with students, undergo a formal interview and possibly complete a literacy and/or numeracy assessment. In some instances, applicants may be invited to a further interview at their potential host school.

International students

We cannot sponsor visas. You’ll need to get the right visa or status to study in the UK.

You do not need a visa if you already have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or if you’re an Irish citizen.

Candidates with qualifications from non-UK institutions may need to provide evidence of comparability by applying for a UK ENIC statement.

Training with disabilities and other needs

Shireland Teaching School Alliance welcomes candidates with disabilities and under the Disability Discrimination Act those candidates who disclose their disability have the right to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to train to teach. If you have any particular needs please contact Emily Hughes via email at emily.hughes@collegiateacademy.org.uk to discuss these arrangements.

Contact this training provider

• Email: Emily.Hughes@collegiateacademy.org.uk
• Telephone: 0121 558 8086
• Website: http://www.shirelandtsa.co.uk/School%20Direct/school.html
• Address: Shireland Collegiate Academy; Waterloo Road; Smethwick; West Midlands; B66 4ND

Support and advice

For support and advice, you can speak to a Get Into Teaching adviser for free. They’re all experienced teachers who can help you to prepare your application, book school experience, and access exclusive teaching events.

You can also call Get Into Teaching free of charge on 0800 389 2500, or speak to an adviser using their online chat service Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm (except public holidays).

Find out about the different ways to train if you do not have a degree, or are already an experienced teacher.

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