Lindens Primary (35J5)

QTS full time with salary

• Accredited body: University of Wolverhampton
• Financial support: Salary
• Qualification:
  QTS

  Qualified teacher status (QTS) allows you to teach in state schools in England and may also allow you to teach in other parts of the UK.

  It may also allow you to teach in the EU and EEA, though this could change after 2020.

  If you’re planning to teach overseas, you should always check what qualifications are needed in the country you’d like to teach in.

• Age range: 5 to 11
• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 13 October 2020
• Date course starts: September 2021
• Website: http://www.lindens.walsall.sch.uk

Contents

About the course

The course is a 12 month course starting in September 2020. During the course you will have taught session at the University of Wolverhampton and 2 school placements with Linden’s alliance of schools - a range of schools that are outstanding and good. You will have experience throughout the primary range including key stage 1 and key stage 2 or nursery and key stage 1 You will also have experience in secondary - a range of days experience Each trainee has a tutor to support you achieve the Teachers’ Standards Lindens Teaching School is in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton - Gorway Road Campus You will gain the vast majority of your experience with the lead school and 6 weeks in the spring term at another partner school There is a gradual build up of days where you teach the class working towards whole class responsibility

School placements

2.5 terms in lead school - this will have been arranged prior to interview half-term in another school in another key stage

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

GCSE English maths science 2:2 or above

Personal qualities

current primary experience / insight passion and enthusiasm school recommendation

Salary

The unqualified teachers’ pay scale will be used in discussion with the lead school Applicants need to have got their lead school to agree financial support before applying

Fees and financial support

About the training provider

We at Lindens Teaching School offer 2 routes to teaching in a primary school: School Direct Tuition School direct Salaried

Both routes, on completion, award you QTS and you gain teaching experience in 2 Key Stages during the year-long course.

School Direct Salaried routes are funded by a school where you are likely to have worked or are working in a classroom assistant or support role. You spend 2.5 terms in a lead school and .5 term in a second school. The lead school funds your course and this needs to be agreed prior to application

School Direct Tuition routes cost £9000 and the route enables you to gain experience in 2 different school settings within Lindens and their partners.

Experience in school settings will provide insight into outstanding practice and knowledge of SEND, EAL and mastery of the curriculum

Assessment is through the Teachers’ Standards

You will have access to an Outstanding school and work within a vibrant community of learners and partner schools.

Please check Lindens school website for further details

Prior to commencing the course GSCE English, maths and science is required and degree 2:2 or above - previous school experience is desirable to support your application

www.lindens.walsall.sch.uk

About the accredited body

The University of Wolverhampton is our accrediting provider awarding QTS and PGCE and MA credits. It is a local provider geographically which will deliver subject-specific sessions during the year of training. The campus is based in Walsall and during the year you are expected to visit and train with the UoW staff. Salaried routes attend approx 30 days during the academic year Tuition routes attend during the Autumn and Spring Terms Both courses commence September All trainees are allocated a university tutor.

Interview process

Panel interview - a series of questions will be asked audit of English and maths

Training with disabilities and other needs

We at Lindens pride ourselves on our inclusive practice and policy

Within the lead school we have an inclusion unit which as a trainee you will have access

We welcome all applicants to apply as we cater for all needs

Do not hesitate to contact the Director, Chris Randall, to discuss further

Contact this training provider

• Email: crandall@lindens.walsall.sch.uk
• Telephone: 01213539273
• Website: http://www.lindens.walsall.sch.uk
• Address: Lindens Primary School; Hundred Acre Road; Streetly; West Midlands; B742BB

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).

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