Loughborough Learning Alliance
PE (North Charnwood Learning Partnership) (3FQW)

PGCE with QTS full time

• Accredited body: Loughborough University
• Financial support: Student finance 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.

• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 13 October 2020
• Date course starts: August 2021
• Website: http://loughboroughlearningalliance.org.uk

Contents

About the course

• North Charnwood Learning Partnership (NCLP) is a well-established partnership of secondary schools based in Loughborough and the surrounding area.

• Ashmount School is the lead school for the School Direct programme and there are eight Secondary Schools in the partnership – Limehurst Academy, Castle Donington College, Charnwood College, Humphrey Perkins, Iveshead School, Maplewell Hall School, Rawlins Academy and Woodbrook Vale. In addition, we have built strong links with specialist departments in schools outside of our partnership.

• School Direct is an innovative training programme open to enthusiastic, high quality graduates or professionals who want to be part of a school team from day one whilst working alongside outstanding practitioners.

• You may be eligible for a bursary of up to £30,000 to support you while you train, depending on your degree classification and the course you’re applying for.

• We are passionate about teacher training and at the centre of our programme is a commitment to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

• North Charnwood Learning Partnership (NCLP) has a 100% pass rate for students on our School Direct PGCE programme.

• We have a strong track record of training and developing excellent teachers across KS3-5 in diverse teaching practice placements.

• Our students attend weekly professional development programme (PDP) days, held within NCLP schools and run by outstanding practitioners.

• We work alongside University of Derby and Loughborough University (Physical Education only) to enable trainees to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with 90 Credits towards a Master’s Degree too.

• We will support you every step of the way, with your own personal mentor and academic support from our partner Universities.

Interview process

• Successful candidates are invited to interview in Loughborough.

• The school based interview involves a group activity, a student panel, spending time in a lesson, observing and interacting with students, a presentation and an interview.

• You will also be required to attend a University based interview.

• Successful applicants will need to pass the QTS skills tests in Numeracy and Literacy prior to commencing the course.

• For an informal chat or top find out a bit more, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help.

How school placements work

• Training lasts for one academic year starting at the end of August.

• You have allocated weeks that you spend at University.

• We organise placements in 2 NCLP schools offering KS3-5 experience, with outstanding support from mentors.

• Phase A teaching practice lasts 7 weeks and you will be required to teach between 8-10 lessons per week.

• You will be based in a primary school for a 1 week placement.

• Phase B teaching practice lasts 12 weeks and you will be required to teach between 13-15 lessons per week.

• Throughout the course, students will meet regularly with other NCLP trainees on our excellent Professional Development Programme.

Fees

The course fees for UK students in 2021 to 2022 are £9,250

Studying for a postgraduate degree is a good investment in your future, but you need to carefully consider how you’re going to pay for your course and your living costs.

Most students will be able to apply for loans and depending on where you live and your circumstances, bursaries and scholarships might also be available.

The University of Derby postgraduate degrees are competitively priced and all the essential equipment and activities are included.

The fees are slightly different depending on whether you normally live in the UK/EU or outside of the EU.

Financial support

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

To pay for your tuition fees and living costs, you may be able to take out a student loan. These loans don’t usually need to be paid back until you have graduated and are earning a good salary.

Sometimes, bursaries and scholarships are also available - it depends on your circumstances and which country you usually live in. These don’t need to be paid back.

Please visit our website for more information [www.derby.ac.uk] or call our helpline on 01332 592000

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum degree required: Lower Second

Degree and Post-16 qualifications

Applications are welcome from students with good/very good qualifications in their Physical Education GCSE and GCE A level Physical Education/Sports Studies/Dance (or equivalent) and at degree level. We welcome applications from mature students, with relevant experience, who are returning to full-time work or who are making carefully considered decisions to change careers.

Personal qualities

Ability to form relationships:

Developing positive relationships with both young people and adults lies at the heart of effective teaching.

Good communication skills:

Be able to present appropriately in small and large group situations with both adults and young people, both orally and in written communication.

Commitment to learning and teaching:

Be a positive role model who makes young people’s learning the first concern. Be able to understand the position of trust which this role places them in.

Reflective qualities:

Be able to analyse and reflect upon experiences.

Awareness of contemporary issues in education:

A commitment to on-going professional development.

Other requirements

We are initially looking for evidence across a range of areas, such as:

• Experience (paid or voluntary) in maintained schools or educational-related settings, or in wider working with children or young people

• A personal statement which shows an ability to reflect on this experience

• An awareness of contemporary issues both generally in education and subject specific

• Two references that substantiate performance to date and indicate potential (if you are an undergraduate please be advised that one of your referees should be able to comment on your predicted degree class)

About the training provider

The Loughborough Learning Alliance is a Teaching School based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. We are one of 8 Teaching Schools in the county.

We provide Primary, Special Educational Needs (SEND) and Secondary Teacher Training.

We work with a number of schools to provide high quality placements and we ensure that our trainees are well supported throughout their training year (and beyond).

About the accredited body

Our Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status programme prepares you to teach the 11-18 age range and is offered as a full-time, one year programme. It provides practical professional preparation for teaching in secondary schools, and is designed and delivered in partnership with schools in up to 10 Local Authorities.

The PGCE represents both a standalone qualification and the first year (contributing half the credits) of an MSc in Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This therefore provides an opportunity for you to gain a relevant master’s degree during your early teaching career.

Training with disabilities and other needs

We would encourage applicants with any specific needs to talk to us so that we can plan accordingly to meet their requirements to support and accommodate.

Contact details

• Email: schooldirect@ashmount.leics.sch.uk
• Telephone: 01509 632911
• Website: http://loughboroughlearningalliance.org.uk
• Address: Ashmount School; Thorpe Hill; Loughborough; Leicestershire; LE11 4SQ

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Location	Vacancies	Code
Main Site Ashmount School, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ	Yes	-

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