Red Kite Teacher Training
Religious Education (2VYF)

PGCE with QTS full time

• 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: https://redkiteteachertraining.co.uk/

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About the course

Teaching secondary Religious Education is learning about religion and, just as importantly, learning from religion. It extends beyond the acquisition of information and encourages students to learn something about themselves.

On the Red Kite Secondary RE course you’ll spend time in schools discussing the influence of religions and beliefs on people and the world around us; encouraging students to see the value of RE to their own development as individuals, helping them to make the most of their lives and to cope with life’s difficulties.

You’ll learn to show students to argue from a different point of view, then give the challenge to them, to develop their thinking skills and set the context for active learning.

Behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class, and you’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning – you’ll put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom.

You’ll also learn to master lesson planning and setting the scope of work; always considering what progress looks like and what you want students to achieve in the lesson.

Interview process

For the foreseeable future, interviews will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. Interviews are conducted by representatives from Red Kite Teacher Training and partnership schools.

Preparation for the interview will include:

• Workload prioritisation activity
• Plan for a pupil activity

You will be given the opportunity to meet current trainees and course leaders.

When it is possible to access schools freely, we shall ask that you conduct a pupil activity and complete a written English test.

How school placements work

We have a large partnership of schools, meaning our trainees have flexibility when it comes to placements. Our trainees can also benefit from the placements our partners can offer, which can vary from rural settings to the buzz of the city.

When allocating main placements, we consider trainee preferences, transport and location. Our dedicated team work hard to organise placements early, giving you as much time as possible to make arrangements.

All trainees undertake two main placements. The first placement runs from the first day of the Autumn Term until December. The second placement, in a contrasting school environment, runs from January until late June.

Trainees will also take part in mini placements across the year, which give trainees a unique opportunity to broaden their experience in a range of schools and contexts.

Fees

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

We are unable to sponsor Tier 2 visas.

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.

Financial support from the training provider

Bursary information will be announced soon.

Many Trainees apply for student finance in order to pay their fees with a Tuition Fee Loan and have access to Maintenance Loan. Additional financial support may be available if you’re a parent or have a disability.

Red Kite offers a monthly payment schedule for those planning to self-finance or for those paying their fees with a bursary.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants should be qualified to degree level, 2:2 or above (or in their final year of University with a predicated 2:2 or above).

Applicants should have a degree relevant to Religious Education.

All applicants are required to have a GCSE/O’level/iGCSE* at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English.

• or international equivalent

Personal qualities

• Passionate about making a difference to the lives and development of young people
• Independent, resilient and adaptable
• Friendly and approachable, with the ability to engage young people
• Enthusiastic about their subject and are continuing to develop their subject knowledge
• Creative and imaginative
• Good organisational skills and excellent time management skills
• Reflective and strive to improve their own practice
• High standards of spoken and written English
• Demonstrate a professional attitude
• Have made a considered and informed decision to train to teach

Other requirements

Experience of being in a school and/or working with young people is not essential, however, it will be beneficial during the application process. You can contact us to arrange experience within a school.

Admission is dependent upon satisfactory medical examination conducted by Red Kite’s preferred supplier.

Candidates who are offered a place on the course are required to complete a declaration regarding any criminal convictions.

Candidates are required to obtain clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) regarding their suitability for work involving children. Successful candidates will have these checks conducted at the expense of Red Kite.

About the training provider

One inspiring, bespoke teacher training course. One unique PGCE, delivered by the University of Leeds. Training to teach doesn’t have to be complicated, and training with Red Kite is designed to be simple.

Whether you apply for school-centred training (SCITT) or School Direct with Red Kite or one of our partners, you’ll follow the same high-quality Red Kite Teacher Training Course. With placements across Leeds and Yorkshire, we have the right school for you. Urban, rural, inner city and special schools – we’ve got them all. You can even choose the venue

Red Kite Teacher Training is a partnership of Primary, Secondary and Special schools based in Leeds, Harrogate, Skipton, and the surrounding areas.

Our full-time courses lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) recommended by Red Kite and a PGCE (worth 60 masters credits) awarded by the University of Leeds. We are the only provider partnered with the University of Leeds, and all our Trainees have access to their student facilities and support, including sports facilities, accommodation services, learning resources and student support services.

Training with disabilities and other needs

Red Kite Teacher Training is committed to equal opportunities for staff, trainees and prospective Trainees in its admissions, in all aspects of teaching and assessment and in its provision of trainee services.

If you have a disability or special need please contact us at your earliest opportunity so we can discuss your requirements and ensure we allocate appropriate placement schools or make arrangements where necessary.

Every year we train a number of Trainees with special needs such as dyslexia and we have strategies in place to support these Trainees alongside a SEND and Wellness Lead who will offer additional support when required.

Contact details

• Email: TeacherTraining@redkitealliance.co.uk
• Telephone: 01423 535646
• Website: https://redkiteteachertraining.co.uk/
• Address: Harrogate Grammar School; Arthurs Avenue; Harrogate; North Yorkshire; HG2 0DZ

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Choose a training location

You’ll also need to choose a training location – select the relevant location name on the application form.

Location	Vacancies	Code
Benton Park Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS19 6LX	Yes	7
Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane, Castleford, WF10 2HR	Yes	K
Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9HU	Yes	L
Highfield School Sandringham Green, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 8DJ	Yes	W
Ilkley Grammar School Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8TR	Yes	Z
Lawnswood School Ring Road, Leeds, LS16 5AG	Yes	2
Main Site Harrogate Grammar School, Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0DZ	Yes	-
Prince Henry’s Grammar School Farnley Lane, Otley, LS21 2BB	Yes	J
Pudsey Grangefield School Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 7ND	Yes	N
Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX	Yes	C
Roundhay School Roundhay School, Old Park Rd, Leeds, LS8 1ND	Yes	R
Royds School Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8EX	Yes	U
South Craven School Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, BD20 7RL	Yes	D
Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LX	Yes	3
Temple Moor High School Field End Grove, Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 0PT	Yes	Q

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