Bishop Luffa
Religious education (Y510)

PGCE with QTS full time

Accredited body
University of Sussex
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
September 2021
Website
http://bishopluffa.org.uk

Contents

About the course

At least 85% of the placement year will be spent in schools, in readiness for your first job. Schools have experienced mentors, and leaders take extra care when introducing trainees to the classrooms. Timetables and commitment are set in consultation with the trainee to ensure quality support provision at every step.

The expectation of teaching from the School Direct trainee increases gradually over the year from 0% to no more than 65% of a full time equivalent (FTE). In additional to the timetabled training programme, you will be offered bespoke professional and personal subject study support, where required.

There is a 6 week placement at a different school during the second half of the spring term. Also school experience will be given for primary/Post 16 and SEN.

Interview process

All applicants are interviewed at university. In addition, applicants are interviewed at a school within our Alliance.

The interview will consist of: Written skills test; 30 minute observed teaching lesson; Formal interview where feedback will be given from the observed lesson.

You will be advised in advance of the content required, and age of the relevant class.

The selection process involves our University partners, a member of staff from the school offering the placement, and a representative from Bishop Luffa.

The process is rigorous and thorough and designed to ensure the best possible match of applicant to the places available.

How school placements work

The applicant will be interviewed at the school where they will spend most of their placement. The applicant’s choice of campus, and the distance to the school, will also be taken into consideration when deciding on the host school.

Trainees will have a 6 week second placement in a different school during the second half of the spring term.

Fees

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

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 should be a graduate, with a minimum of a 2:2 degree who can demonstrate a good level of subject knowledge and a real aptitude for teaching.

You will have at least grade C at GCSE Maths and English and relevant phase school experience.

Personal qualities

Ideal candidates for School Direct should be:

Dynamic; Innovative; Creative; Motivational; Passionate about their subject and education.

About the training provider

Bishop Luffa School is committed to excellence in Teaching & Learning and Leadership through collaboration, recognising that we are all responsible for our young people in our area, and that no single institution can meet all the needs of all its pupils on its own.

At least 85% of the placement year will be spent in schools, in readiness for your first job. Trainees will benefit from working with an experienced mentor, qualified staff and senior colleagues from across the partnership. Leaders take extra care when introducing trainees to the classrooms. Timetables and commitment are set in consultation with the trainee to ensure quality support provision at every step. In addition to the timetabled training programme, Bishop Luffa will offer bespoke professional and personal subject study support, where required.

We welcome applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds, and encourage and offer opportunities for flexible Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses to support our trainees.

Our partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Training with disabilities and other needs

Having worked with dyslexic trainees in the past, we are well equipped to support their needs and adapt our practice as required.

We are an accessible site with all relevant Health and Safety practices in place. We work closely with all schools and trainees to ensure needs are met.

We value staff mental health and well being, with an open, professional working relationship with all trainees, allowing for effective communication.

Contact details

Email
Teachingschool@bishopluffa.org.uk
Telephone
01243 832768
Website
http://bishopluffa.org.uk
Address
Westgate
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 3HP

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Choose a training location

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Choose a training location - List of locations, vacancies and codes
Location Vacancies Code
Bourne Community College
Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hants, PO10 8PJ 		Yes B
Felpham Community College
Felpham Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8EL 		Yes F
Main Site
Westgate, Chichester, PO19 3HP 		Yes -
Ormiston Six Villages Academy
Lime Avenue, Westergate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3UE 		Yes O

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