Hastings and Rother Alliance Geography (3F34)

PGCE with QTS full time

Accredited body
University of Sussex
Financial support
Bursaries and student finance are available 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.

Age range
11 to 16
Course length
1 year
Date you can apply from
12 October 2021
Date course starts
September 2022
Website
https://www.strichardscc.com/teaching-school/initial-teacher-training/

Contents

About the course

This School Direct course is run alongside the University of Sussex. You will spend Monday to Thursday in school and Fridays at the Falmer campus.

School placements

You will be based in school all year (until the end of May) except for term 4 when you will be on your complementary placement nearby. You will allocated a subject Mentor and Professional Tutor in school who will support you during your placement. The course includes working with a form tutor and attending meetings as per the school diary.

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent.

Grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths, or equivalent qualification.

We’ll consider candidates with pending GCSEs.

We’ll consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test in English or maths.

Fees and financial support

The course fees for UK students in 2022 to 2023 are £9,250.

This is the cost of the PGCE/QTS with the University of Sussex. Bursaries are available for most subjects.

About the training provider

Hastings and Rother Alliance is a group of primary and secondary schools in East Sussex with the schools in the areas of Bexhill,Robertsbridge, Battle and Hastings. The Lead school for the alliance is St Richard’s Catholic College which is a high performing secondary school. We are highly experienced at training and supporting many outstanding trainees across a range of subjects and key stages.

International students

We cannot sponsor visas. You’ll need to get the right visa or status to study in the UK.

You do not need a visa if you already have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or if you’re an Irish citizen.

Candidates with qualifications from non-UK institutions may need to provide evidence of comparability by applying for a UK ENIC statement.

Training with disabilities and other needs

Across the alliance, we are able to accommodate trainees with a range of disabilities or needs. Well being activities support trainee mental health and support is offered to individuals who require it.

Contact this training provider

Email
mrswoode@strichardscc.com
Telephone
01424 731070
Website
https://www.strichardscc.com/teaching-school/initial-teacher-training/
Address
Ashdown Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN40 1SE

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).

Find out about the different ways to train if you do not have a degree, or are already an experienced teacher.

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