Shireland Teaching School Alliance
Mathematics (37HZ)

PGCE with QTS full time

• Accredited body: Newman University
• Financial support: Scholarship, bursary or student finance if you’re eligible
• Qualification:
  PGCE with QTS

  A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) with qualified teacher status (QTS) allows you to teach in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It’s also recognised internationally.

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

• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 8 October 2019
• Date course starts: September 2020
• 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.

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.

How school placements work

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.

Fees

The course fees for 2020 are as follows:

UK students	£9,250
EU students	£9,250

Financial support

You could be eligible for either:

• a scholarship of £28,000
• a bursary of £26,000

With a scholarship or bursary, you’ll also get early career payments of £2,000 in your second, third and fourth years of teaching (£3,000 in some areas of England).

To qualify for a scholarship you’ll need a degree of 2:1 or above in Mathematics or a related subject. For a bursary you’ll need a 2:2 or above in any subject.

You can’t claim both a bursary and a scholarship - you can only claim one.

Find out how to apply for a scholarship. You don’t need to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course. Find out how you’ll be paid.

You may also be eligible for a loan while you study - note that you'll have to apply for undergraduate student finance.

Find out about financial support if you’re from outside the UK.

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

Requirements

Qualifications

You need a 2:2 or above at degree level from a UK Higher Education Institution, or an equivalent qualification. In terms of GCSE’s you need at least a C in English and Mathematics.

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.

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

About the accredited body

The Faculty of Education at Newman University has been training teachers for over fifty years and has an established reputation for producing high quality professionals that work with children and young people.

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 details

• 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

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Choose a training location

You’ll also need to choose a training location – select the relevant location name on the application form.

Location	Vacancies	Code
Main Site Shireland Collegiate Academy, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4ND	Yes	-

Support and advice

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