Penistone Area Partnership Primary (L035)

PGCE with QTS full time

Accredited body
Sheffield Hallam University
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.

Age range
3 to 7
Course length
1 year
Date you can apply from
12 October 2021
Date course starts
September 2022
Website
http://www.penistone-gs.uk

Contents

About the course

During the study of the course you will follow a programme of professional development to enhance your teaching pedagogy, alongside placements within your partnership’s schools. During your placement you will have the opportunity to observe and teach over various key stages, in a variation of schools. You will attend Sheffield Hallam University during professional development days, where you will benefit from high quality sessions from research informed practise, who will also provide assignment and teaching support, with the lead school in the partnership providing bespoke training to meet your needs and develop your teaching pedagogy. Every trainee must also undertake a short secondary placement as part of their professional development during term, alongside observing SEND and EAL students. This will be undertaken at one of the partnership secondary schools. To support trainees knowledge development, it may be possible to undertake an SKE (Subject Knowledge Enhancement) which will be delivered by an outstanding practioner from across the partnership. During the year trainees will complete professional assignments, which are worth master’s credits, gaining 60 in total. Upon completion of the course you will be awarded either QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTS with PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education), both allow you to continue into the teaching profession. As part of ongoing support, each trainee will benefit from a school-based mentor, academic tutor, and a university link who are all experienced, helpful and approachable.

School placements

Each trainee undertakes 2 placements over the key stages (3-7) during the year.

  • Placement 1: Host school 1 (Term 1 & 2)
  • Placement 2: Host School 2 (Term 3)
  • Placement 3: Host School 1 (Term 4-6)

The partner schools include;

  • Cawthorne C of E Primary School
  • Marsden Junior School
  • Millhouse Primary School
  • Penistone St John’s VA Primary School (Lead)
  • Silkstone Primary School
  • Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School
  • Tankersley St Peters CE Aided Primary School
  • Thurgoland CofE Primary School
  • Thurlstone Primary School

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

An undergraduate degree at class 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

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

We’ll consider candidates with pending GCSEs.

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

Personal qualities

Do you have an engaging personality? High expectations? Good communication? Then you could be the future of the teaching profession here at the Penistone Area Partnership.

Fees and financial support

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

About the training provider

The Penistone and Area Partnership is a fantastic place to work and learn. It provides a school-based learning opportunity in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. This is an inspirational partnership of 12 primary schools and 5 secondary schools, many of which have achieved Good or better Ofsted ratings. In 2018 PGS achieved their best results with 81% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 62% grade 5 or above. In Science, 86% of students achieved 2 passes at grade 4 or above and 33% achieving grade 7 or above in both, placing PGS in the top 20% of schools nationally. The success continued in A Level with 47% of students achieving A*/A, an ALPs score of 2, putting PGS in the top 5% of providers in the country. 2019 saw the school continue with string progress with Post-16 placing top 10% in the country.

The vision, shared by all the schools, is straightforward but powerful – ‘the highest standards of education and care for all’. We try to create an environment in which staff, pupils and trainee teachers feel valued and supported. The schools in the partnership have all worked with trainee teachers for many years and fully recognise how much vibrancy, enthusiasm and drive they can offer to a school community. A School Direct placement with us will provide an excellent experience, fully equipping you to excel in your ECF and beyond.

Interview process

Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, the candidate will be invited to attend an interview at Penistone St Johns Primary School. As part of the interview process the candidate will be interviewed by the School Direct Lead alongside a leading member of staff from the host school. It may also be possible a member of Sheffield Hallam University will attend the interview. The interview will consist of;

  • formal interview
  • group activity
  • literacy task

If the candidate is successful, you will be offered a conditional or unconditional offer.

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

We consider applications from everyone, if you wish to discuss your application further please don’t hesitate to contact the partnership.

Contact this training provider

Email
ite@penistone-gs.uk
Telephone
01226 762114
Website
http://www.penistone-gs.uk
Address
Huddersfield Road
Penistone
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S36 7BX

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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