Mascalls Training Partnership Primary (324Y)

QTS full time

• Accredited body: Kent and Medway Training
• Financial support: Student finance if you’re eligible
• 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.

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

Contents

About the course

You will be trained in the craft of teaching in a highly supportive environment where you will be supported to develop the professional knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning.

Most of your training will be delivered by expert teachers in a school environment. You will generally spend four days per week at your placement A school and one day per week will be dedicated to study time and professional and curriculum studies arranged by KMT - giving you the opportunity to share your learning with trainees from other schools. You will have the support of tutors from Kent & Medway Training. Your tutor will also visit you in your school setting to offer guidance and advice.

You will be assigned two mentors – one will be classroom based and the other will be a member of the school’s Professional Mentor team. All of our mentors are experienced practitioners who have also undertaken training programmes to develop their mentoring and coaching skills.

You will also complete a six week teaching placement in another local contrasting school.

You will be assessed through formal lesson observations, your evidence portfolio, research projects and a progress tracker measured against the teaching standards.

School placements

You would be part of an organisation where we pride ourselves on high academic achievement, where personal qualities are valued highly and where the atmosphere is friendly and purposeful. We enjoy a great reputation in the area and one that will develop your career; we have a fantastic track record through our Training School activities for which we have received the CPD Gold Mark; there are numerous opportunities for professional development.

Mascalls Training Partnership comprises Mascalls School, a mixed, 11-18 Comprehensive School, 3 other local secondary schools and a variety of small and large primary schools. You will apply to training partnership and your application will then be sent onto our primary schools. Your interview will take place at the placement school.

Our staff are very experienced in working with trainee teachers and you will have the opportunity to work with a range of teachers with a variety of specialisms. Trainees will each have a bespoke training programme and access to a large team of experienced Professional Mentors. We are totally committed to providing excellent training opportunities for our next generation of teachers.

Interview process

Mascalls School is the lead school in the partnership and will coordinate the recruitment process. Applicants who are selected for interview will spend a full day at the school. During the day interviewees will be observed teaching a 20 minute activity to a group of pupils, will complete literacy, numeracy and primary knowledge tests and have a formal interview. You will be informed in advance about the content of the lesson, the age group and the abilities of the pupils you will be teaching. Opportunities will be provided for you to meet experienced teachers from your key stage and other trainee teachers. A representative from KMT will be involved throughout the day and the selection decision will be a joint decision between Mascalls School and KMT.

Fees

The course fees for UK students in 2021 to 2022 are £7,100.

Optional PGCE fee £1,800

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

You will be a graduate, preferably with (or predicted) at 1st or a 2:1, although we will consider applicants who have a 2:2 who are able to demonstrate a real aptitude for teaching. You will need a minimum of a grade C in English, Maths and Science.

Personal qualities

We are looking for ambitious, forward-thinking, emotionally-intelligent and innovative trainees who are passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and the prospect of working with young people of all abilities. As a member of the teaching team you will be eager to learn how to deliver outstanding lessons and contribute to the wider school; inspiring learners and raising standards. The desire to work with young people will be demonstrated by having had meaningful work experience with young people of primary school age. If you are committed to improving the life chances of young people, then we want to hear from you.

About the training provider

Mascalls Training partnership is a great place to work and train. It provides a fantastic school based learning opportunity in partnership with Kent and Medway Training (KMT). Our vision, Academic excellence -Character - Culture prepares our students to be independent, resilient and responsible citizens.

We have the same high expectations of our trainees – Excellence - aspire to be the best; Character - you can be an outstanding teacher (you will be supported by our Professional Mentor team who will help you build your confidence as a teacher); Culture - successfully complete the training programme as an outstanding teacher in a supportive environment.

You would be part of an organisation where we pride ourselves on high academic achievement, where personal qualities are valued highly and where the atmosphere is friendly and purposeful. We enjoy a great reputation in the area and one that will develop your career; we have a fantastic track record and there are numerous opportunities for professional development.

Mascalls Training Partnership comprises Mascalls School, Hugh Christie technology college, St Gregory’s catholic school, Skinners Kent academy, High Weald academy, Hayesbrook school and a variety of primary schools.

Our staff are very experienced in working with trainees and you will have the opportunity to work with a range of teachers with a variety of specialisms. Trainees will each have a bespoke training programme and access to a large team of experienced Professional Mentors. We are totally committed to providing excellent training opportunities for our next generation of teachers.

About the accredited body

Kent and Medway training welcome trainees from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience – be it recent graduates from university or experienced professionals looking for a change.

At KMT we’ll support you on your journey. You’ll train to teach in one of our partner schools, spending as much time as possible in the classroom with an experienced practitioner as your mentor.

You’ll receive regular guidance and support to help you progress through the course while benefiting from our bespoke trainee platform and our comprehensive resource library.

Training with disabilities and other needs

If you have any special needs or disabilities please contact us for further discussion. We have experience of successfully supporting trainees with specific needs and disabilities.

Contact details

• Email: jenny.gray@mascallsacademy.org.uk
• Telephone: 01892 835366
• Website: http://www.mascallsacademy.org.uk
• Address: Mascalls Academy; Maidstone Road; Paddock Wood; Tonbridge; TN12 6LT

Apply

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
East Peckham primary school 130 Pound Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5LH	Yes	E
Hawkhurst primary school Fowlers park, Rye Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4JJ	Yes	5
Horsmonden Primary Academy Back Lane, Horsmonden, Kent, TN12 8NJ	Yes	V
Laddingford primary school Darman Lane, Laddingford, Kent, ME18 6BL	Yes	Z
Main Site Mascalls School, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6LT	Yes	-
Paddock Wood Primary Academy Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6JD	Yes	W
Snodland primary school Roberts Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HL	Yes	P

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