Maiden Erlegh Institute Modern Languages (French) (2RLW)

Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) with qualified teacher status (QTS)

• Accredited body: The University of Reading
• Financial support: Scholarships or bursaries, as well as 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 18
• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 11 October 2022
• Date course starts: September 2023
• Website: http://www.maidenerleghinstitute.org

Contents

Course summary

The majority of the training takes place in schools and is generally of a practical, skills-based nature. Sessions are arranged with in-house specialists in given fields, and each trainee is assigned an experienced subject mentor. The university balances this with the provision of a rigorous academic element, which enables trainees to reflect on work done in schools.

The University of Reading has a long and highly successful experience of ITT and particularly of working with schools on school-based training programmes. Initial teacher training courses are based on the belief that education is about active and meaningful learning through which teachers become analytical, creative and receptive to new ideas. The universities work closely with partnership schools, planning and delivering training programmes in collaboration - teaching is practice-led as well as research-led. The universities support us in recruiting the highest-calibre trainees who become excellent teachers at the end of their training.

Subject specialism is at the core of the university-based periods of training. You will work with specialist tutors in your subject, many of whom play a leading role in national research and policy developments. Staff from schools and other organisations (including national subject associations) work closely alongside university staff. You will also benefit from specialist facilities at the universities’ campuses.

School placements

The Modern Languages School Direct PGCE will enable you to develop the professional skills and knowledge to teach Modern Languages.

You will:

• Develop a knowledge and understanding of the national curriculum and its content
• Develop your knowledge of contemporary issues in Modern Languages education
• Develop a critical understanding of wider statutory requirements
• Develop your subject knowledge and a range of teaching materials
• Develop teaching methods and practical knowledge

Locations

You can select one of the following locations when you apply.

Location	Vacancies
Maiden Erlegh School Off Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS	Yes
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL	Yes

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

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

Your degree subject should be in modern languages with French or a similar subject. Otherwise you’ll need to prove your subject knowledge in some other way.

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.

Personal qualities

You will need to demonstrate sufficient understanding of and insight into the role of the teacher, the classroom environment and the processes involved in learning and teaching. In order to show such understanding and insight it may be beneficial to undertake a visit to a school.

Fees and financial support

The course fees for 2023 to 2024 are as follows:

UK students	£9,250
International students	£16,045

About the training provider

Maiden Erlegh Institute is based at the ‘Outstanding’ rated Maiden Erlegh School in Berkshire and is part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust.

We provide excellent high quality training to new and current teachers. We collaborate with a variety of schools and organisations to learn together, to ensure the nurturing of the next generation of learners, teachers and leaders.

We participate in the Schools Direct Programme of school-led training and work closely with The University of Reading to deliver training.

With the University of Reading being so close to our teaching school, we have a strong partnership with the university. Reading is a vibrant town, with excellent employment opportunities.

We offer training in a variety of secondary schools and all key stages. You can train at Maiden Erlegh School or another school partner.

If you have any questions, please get in touch. MEIOffice@maidenerleghtrust.org

About the accredited body

The University of Reading’s Institute of Education is an established provider of high-quality training and research. It is ranked 10th in the UK for Education (The Guardian University League Table 2022). Committed to developing caring, reflective, professional teachers, it has well-established partnerships with over 400 schools in Berkshire and the surrounding area.

Ofsted report that the “effective relationships with partner schools support the development of high quality teaching and trainees that are well-prepared to work in the region’s schools.” (ITE inspection report, September 2016).

International candidates

You’ll need the right to study in the UK. You already have this if, for example, you:

• are an Irish citizen
• have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (you may still be able to apply)
• have indefinite leave to remain in the UK

If you do not already have the right to study in the UK for the duration of this course, you may need to apply for a Student visa.

To do this, you’ll need to be sponsored by your training provider.

Before you apply for this course, contact us to check Student visa sponsorship is available. If it is, and you get a place on this course, we’ll help you apply for your visa.

Alternatively, check if you’re eligible for a different type of visa, such as a Graduate or Family visa, that allows you to train to be a teacher without being sponsored.

Find out more about training to teach in England.

International qualifications

If your qualifications come from a non-UK institution, we may want to see a ‘statement of comparability’ from UK ENIC. This will show us how they compare to UK qualifications.

You can call Get Into Teaching on 0800 389 2500 for:

• guidance on the UK equivalents of your qualifications
• a free statement of comparability once you’ve submitted your application (if we ask you for this)

Training with disabilities and other needs

Maiden Erlegh Trust takes very seriously its responsibilities and duties under the Equality Action. Our motto of “schools for the community, schools as a community” as well as our vision and ethos illustrate our commitment to treat everyone fairly and respectfully, to embrace and celebrate difference and to support every student in our schools to meet their potential.

Maiden Erlegh Trust will fulfil its statutory Public Sector Equality Duty to consider needs of students and their families, employees, governors, visitors and contracted service providers in terms of:

• Eliminating unlawful discrimination*, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by The Act.
• Advancing equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
• Fostering good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

Contact this training provider

• Email: MEIOffice@maidenerleghtrust.org
• Telephone: 0118 9262467
• Website: http://www.maidenerleghinstitute.org
• Address: Maiden Erlegh School; Silverdale Road; Earley; Reading; RG6 7HS

Support and advice

You can speak to a teacher training adviser for free, dedicated advice. They are all experienced teachers who can give you one-to-one support with your application. They can also help you get school experience, and find events where you can speak to training providers and teachers.

Call Get Into Teaching free of charge on 0800 389 2500, or chat online Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays).

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