Windsor Teaching Alliance
History (2J2Y)

PGCE with QTS full time

Accredited body
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead SCITT
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

Contents

About the course

Course Content The Training Programme consists of three modules; Planning for Progression, Comparative Study and Understanding the Professional Role. Trainees divide their time between school placements and central training. Trainees are employed by the schools and can teach up to a 90% timetable. However, schools will ensure support and mentorship is clearly in place to help build up to this. Central training takes place once a week in school training rooms throughout the Alliance. This training is carried out by Local Authority and SCITT Advisers, Headteachers/Leading Practitioners and Bucks New University lecturers. Training covers subject knowledge and generic elements of teaching such as Behaviour Management, Inclusion and Assessment.

Assessment Trainees will be assessed for QTS passing with Outstanding, Good etc. This will be assessed through teaching observations and a portfolio of evidence related to the Teaching Standards. The PG Cert is assessed pass/fail through the three modules: Module 1 - Planning for Progression (Terms 1 & 2) Individual presentation 30% Assignment - pupil development study 3000 words 70% Module 2 - Comparative Study (Terms 3 & 4) Assignment - comparative study 4000 words 100% Module 3 - Understanding the Professional Role (Terms 5 & 6) Group Presentation 30% Assignment - Reflective account and portfolio of evidence 70%

Interview process

Application Forms Applicants will need to demonstrate any relevant experience of working with children or within education. Applicants will need to show their passion and dedication to entering the teaching profession. Applicants will need to explain any other relevant or transferable skills and experiences. Applicants need to show an awareness of current educational practice.

Selection All schools within the consortium are involved in shortlisting, interviewing and selecting the trainees. Headteachers are looking for the main key areas highlighted in the application section.

Interviews Interviews will take place within an Alliance school by a panel of Headteachers and will involve a whole class teaching activity, a presentation and a written task. Applicants selected for interview will be required to complete the Borough Equal Opportunities and Disclosure proforma. Applicants successful following interview will be required to undergo an on line Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before going into school.

How school placements work

Trainees are based in a Lead School for four days a week for five terms. There is also a six week second school placement in a contrasting environment.

Fees

The course fees for UK students in 2021 to 2022 are £6,000

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

Degree It is preferred that applicants have a degree level of 2:1 or above in the subject they are applying to teach. GCSE Requirements Applicants are required to have English and Maths GCSE grade C or above or equivalency before applying.

Personal qualities

Attributes We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with children, has a thirst for learning and is showing an insight into current educational practices. We also seek individuals with a strong subject knowledge in their chosen field. We would like to see evidence of any organisational and communication skills from previous employment as well as a commitment to the programme.

Other requirements

It is desirable to have spent some time in schools to learn more about education in practice. We are also interested in individuals’ other attributes, knowledge or transferable skills related to working with young people or within education eg. youth centre, scout/guide group, church or voluntary organisation.

About the training provider

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) has been a successful Initial Teacher Training provider of salaried route for both secondary and primary trainees since 2002.

RBWM SCITT work in partnership with Bucks New University (BNU) based in High Wycombe. Trainees graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Practice (PG Cert) this is 60 Masters credits equivalent to a third of a Masters.

The RBWM SCITT works with the Windsor Teaching Alliance of First Schools, Middle Schools and Upper Schools.

We also have a history of working with Independent Schools and welcome applications from this sector. There are also places available to work with Schools in other neighbouring Local Authorities.

Since 2009 100% of trainees have gained QTS and 100% have gained employment. In 2017-2018 100% of trainees gained employment in The Royal Borough or surrounding areas.

RBWM SCITT is based within the Early Years and Childcare Advisory Service at Maidenhead Town Hall, giving us excellent access to a wide range of expertise, including Strategic School Leadership, Educational Advisers and Consultants. RBWM Initial Teacher

Training with disabilities and other needs

Disability Access All schools within the local authority have an accessiblity plan ensuring access for all sites.

Having worked with dyslexic trainees in the past we are able to provide for their individual needs following appropriate assessments.

Contact details

Email
peckc001@windsorgirls.net - emartin@twbs.co.uk
Telephone
01753795155
Address
Imperial Road
Windsor
SL4 3RT

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Location Vacancies Code
Main Site
Windsor Girls School, Imperial Road, Windsor, SL4 3RT 		Yes -

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