| Student type | Fees to pay |
|---|---|
| UK students | £9,250 |
| International students | £19,000 |
Loreto School Direct Alliance English (28VC)
PGCE with QTS full time
- Accredited body
- The University of Manchester
- Financial support
- Student finance if you’re eligible
- Qualification
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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
- September 2021
- Website
- https://www.loretogrammar.co.uk/
Contents
- About the course
- School placements
- Interview process
- Fees
- Financial support
- Requirements
- About the training provider
- Training with disabilities and other needs
- Contact details
- Apply
- Support and advice
About the course
Our School Direct course consists of a variety of learning experiences, focused on practical training in teaching and learning related skills. This practical training is underpinned by the development of participant’s knowledge and understanding of education theories, ideas and concepts and by enhancing their awareness of current educational issues and developments.
This course will be delivered in partnership with The University of Manchester, who will award both Qualified Teacher Status and 60 Masters level credits as a PGCE on successful completion.
School placements
You will become part of your main placement school team from September. This is earlier than University led programmes. You will receive intensive support from our experienced team of teachers and mentors from the beginning of your placement. You will build your skills through observation, reflection, and attendance at both alliance training sessions and university led sessions. This will support you in building your skill set towards teaching whole class lessons, and then onto a significant timetable by the end of the year.
Interview process
All programmes include a panel interview during which we will assess your skills, knowledge, experience and passion.
The interview process takes place at our lead School Loreto Grammar School.
- a personal interview designed to identify your suitability and commitment to teaching
- you will teach a short lesson to a small group of pupils
- a subject knowledge assessment
- identity and qualification checks (please provide photographic ID, proof of address and copies of your academic qualifications)
All offers we make after interview will be conditional on satisfactory medical clearance; clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service; validation of any declared qualification and the acquisition of any pending qualifications. Individual offers may have additional recommendations and you are advised to carefully read these.
Fees
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
A second or first class honours degree in English Literature, English Language, Linguistics or a joint honours degree with at least 50% of these subjects. Applicants with degrees in other English-related subjects may also be considered in some circumstances.
A-level (or equivalent)
Minimum grade C or 4 at GCSE (or equivalent) in English language and mathematics.
Personal qualities
Our strongest applicants have undertaken some observation in a school and reflected on their experiences and the role of the teacher.
Other requirements
We recommend you check the Department of Education website at (www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching) for the latest updates.
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check and satisfactory DfE Fitness to Teach health form are required.
About the training provider
Loreto Grammar is an all-girls, high-achieving Catholic grammar school with academy status in Altrincham, in the borough of Trafford. Pupils are from the top 50% of the ability range in and beyond Trafford. The school serves pupils from the dioceses of Shrewsbury and Salford from a wide range of social backgrounds. It is an outstanding Catholic school whose values are rooted in those of its founder, Mary Ward. Her words ‘Women in time to come will do much’ provide the motto of the school. The most recent Ofsted judged our school as ‘outstandingly effective’ and noted its ‘excellent atmosphere in which girls are challenged to think and learn’. The Loreto education nurtures the whole person, recognised in Ofsted’s comment that ‘the students’ enjoyment is palpable’. The Professional Mentor has many years’ experience in leading the School Direct programme. The Subject Mentors work as a team, resulting in an excellent, well-organised and supportive programme, as is evidenced in previous trainees’ evaluations.
About the accredited body
The University of Manchester is part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, with outstanding facilities and the widest range of courses. It is highly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence and innovative research.
Ofsted grading - Outstanding (November 2018)
Training with disabilities and other needs
At Loreto Grammar School, we take pride in the inclusive and supportive nature of our learning environment: there are no barriers to learning; each student is challenged and supported to achieve her personal best; different gifts are recognised and diversity is celebrated. Loreto Grammar School aims to provide an inclusive learning environment. We currently support girls with:
- Cognition and learning needs, such as dyslexia;
- Communication and interaction needs, such as Autistic Spectrum Condition;
- Sensory needs, such as hearing or sight impairments;
- Physical disabilities;
- Social, emotional and mental health needs, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety;
- Medical needs which may be considered SEND due to their impact on learning and provision, such as Type 1 Diabetes.
Contact details
- abates@loretogrammar.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01619283703
- Website
- https://www.loretogrammar.co.uk/
- Address
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Dunham Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4AH
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| Location | Vacancies | Code |
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Main Site
Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AH |
Yes | - |
Support and advice
For questions about this course you should contact the training provider using the contact details above.
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