The course fees for UK students in 2021 to 2022 are £9,250.
Red Kite Teacher Training Religious Education (2VYF)
PGCE with QTS full time
- Financial support
- Student finance if you’re eligible
- Qualification
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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 16
- Course length
- 1 year
- Date you can apply from
- 13 October 2020
- Date course starts
- September 2021
- Website
- https://redkiteteachertraining.co.uk/
Contents
- About the course
- School placements
- Entry requirements
- About the training provider
- Fees and financial support
- Interview process
- Training with disabilities and other needs
- Contact this training provider
- Support and advice
- Apply
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.
School placements
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.
Locations
You can select one of the following locations when you apply.
| Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|
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Benton Park
Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS19 6LX |
No |
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Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane, Castleford, WF10 2HR |
No |
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Crawshaw Academy
Robin Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9HU |
No |
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Highfield School
Sandringham Green, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 8DJ |
No |
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Ilkley Grammar School
Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8TR |
No |
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Lawnswood School
Ring Road, Leeds, LS16 5AG |
No |
|
Main Site
Harrogate Grammar School, Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0DZ |
No |
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Prince Henry’s Grammar School
Farnley Lane, Otley, LS21 2BB |
No |
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Pudsey Grangefield School
Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 7ND |
No |
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Ralph Thoresby School
Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX |
No |
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Roundhay School
Roundhay School, Old Park Rd, Leeds, LS8 1ND |
No |
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Royds School
Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8EX |
No |
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South Craven School
Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, BD20 7RL |
No |
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Spen Valley High School
Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LX |
No |
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St Francis Xavier School
Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DA |
No |
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Temple Learning Academy
Neville Road, Leeds, LS15 0NN |
No |
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Temple Moor High School
Field End Grove, Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 0PT |
No |
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University of Leeds
School of Education, Hillary Place, Leeds, LS2 9JT |
No |
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed
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.
Fees and financial support
We are unable to sponsor Tier 2 visas.
Financial support from the training provider
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.
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.
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.
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 this training provider
- TeacherTraining@redkitealliance.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01423 535646
- Website
- https://redkiteteachertraining.co.uk/
- Address
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Harrogate Grammar School
Arthurs Avenue
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 0DZ
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).
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