Rivington School Direct
Biology (24W5)

PGCE with QTS full time

• Accredited body: The Manchester Metropolitan University
• Financial support: 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.rbhs.co.uk

Contents

About the course

Our one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to teach the secondary school biology curriculum. You will learn how to teach all three sciences to GCSE and your specialism, Biology, Chemistry or Physics, up to AS/A level. You will explore various teaching methods in our laboratories, which mirror school science classrooms. You’ll consider how to plan lessons and manage activities. You’ll learn how to reflect on your developing practice and how research can improve this. some of the topics you’ll explore include behaviour management, mental health and emotional wellbeing, teacher persona, and non-verbal communication (such as body language). You will conduct some of the experiments you might use on your placements such as exploring the properties of electromagnets, extracting DNA from a kiwi fruit, and investigating the reactions of alkaline metals.

You will also have guest sessions with alumni and experts from a variety of organisations. Past sessions include speakers from the National Space Centre, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS). You won’t simply learn teaching methods with us on campus though, you’ll spend at least 120 days on placements in a variety of schools

Interview process

Upon receipt of a successful application we will call a candidate to interview. This is usually at Rivington and Blackrod High School. The interview process would consist of the following;

• tour of the school
• inspire task with a small group of students
• a formal interview with a panel
• on some occasions a subject knowledge test may be given
  

How school placements work

The Rivington School Direct is an alliance with a total of nine schools within Bolton. We work on an AB model where trainees will be placed in two contrasting schools. Placement A runs from September to January and Placement B from January to June. This provides the trainee with two different experiences and therefore expands the skills gained during the course. When on placement in school the trainee will have a trained Subject Mentor who will support them through weekly meetings and observations. They will also have a Professional Mentor who is responsible for their professional development on a whole school level. Trainees will be given a varied timetable of different Key Stages and abilities and will build up the number of lessons they teach gradually throughout each placement.

Fees

The course fees for 2020 – 2021 are as follows:

UK students	£9,250
EU students	£9,250
International students	£15,500

Financial support

You’ll get a bursary of £26,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

You don’t have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course. Find out about eligibility and 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

GCSEs grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics, can apply with these pending. We offer MMU equivalency tests in English and Maths.

If degree outside UK will require academic IELTS. IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any element.

CSE Grade 1/Scottish Standard Grades 1 -3/Irish Leaving Certificate D at Higher Level or C at Ordinary Level.

2:2 UK Honours degree (or international equivalent), which must support the National Curriculum subject knowledge requirements.

For exceptional candidates, those with substantial work experience in schools/relevant occupations, we consider applications with a 3rd class degree.

Personal qualities

We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion for working with young people from a variety of backgrounds with varying abilities. Candidates will need to be determined, reflective and resilient and dedicated to the betterment of the young people in their care.

Other requirements

Candidates will be subject to a DBS check before being able to start the course.

About the training provider

We are an alliance of Bolton based schools, which are wide, varied and unique in terms of their characteristics. We run a bespoke programme of professional enhancement sessions that are an integral part of our programme, delivered by experts from across the alliance. Our alliance consists of highly skilled, supportive Professional and Subject Mentors and schools that provide a wealth of experience and opportunities. Our programme enables you to gain experience within two contrasting placement schools and follows an AB model.

We believe that every child gets one chance and that we can make a difference to the lives of young people. We aim to inspire the next generation of leaders of learning, to challenge, support and develop individuals and to create outstanding practitioners who will shape and inspire future generations. It is our priority to develop individuals who are highly employable within and beyond the alliance.

Training with disabilities and other needs

Rivington School Direct can offer support to trainees with disabilities or other specific needs. An assessment can be undertaken by Occupational Health or with Access 2 Work as appropriate and their recommendations for support /reasonable adjustments will be put in place wherever possible. Schools within the alliance currently provide support for employees with dyslexia through technology designed to support such conditions.

Contact details

• Email: nvelupillai@rbhs.co.uk
• Telephone: 01204333266
• Website: http://www.rbhs.co.uk
• Address: Rivington Lane; Horwich; Bolton; Bolton; BL6 7RU

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Location	Vacancies	Code
Main Site Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU	Yes	-

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