Angel Islington Teaching School Alliance Modern Languages (39NY)

PGCE with QTS full time

• Accredited body: London Metropolitan University
• Financial support: Bursaries and 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.

• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 13 October 2020
• Date course starts: September 2021
• Website: http://www.egaschool.co.uk

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About the course

This is a Schools Direct tuition fee training programme. Candidates gain QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education). Candidates study at London Metropolitan University and have training placements in two schools.

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

School placements

Trainees will spend time in their first placement school in early September to gain experience of how the school functions. They then spend two to three weeks at university before returning to their placement one school in October, where they will observe lessons, teach parts of lessons and gradually build up to teaching classes. Placement two starts around February and trainees will be teaching more classes. During both placements trainees will have one afternoon of professional study sessions which run across the alliance, across subjects and, at times, primary and secondary trainees will work together. During both placements trainees will receive regular observations and feedback on how to improve.

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

Applicants should have an honours degree 2:2 or better, with 50% of the content in the subject to be taught. Candidates should also have GCSE English and Maths at C/4+. We will consider exceptional candidates with a 3rd class degree in some cases. We can support candidates with SKE (subject knowledge enhancement) courses if their degree drops below the 50% subject threshold.

Personal qualities

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about improving the life chances of young people, who want to be part of building the future and who see education as a process that goes beyond subject leading, to developing the whole child. Candidates need to be resilient; able to work as part of a team and find creative solutions. Teaching is hard work but rewarding and you will never be bored. It is an advantage if candidates have had experience working with young people.

Other requirements

All candidates will need to pass literacy and numeracy tests set by the university and trainees are subject to enhanced DBS checks. Candidates will complete a self declaration on their suitability for teaching.

Fees and financial support

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

Trainees pay fees directly to the university. Bursaries are available for some trainees, please follow the below link for further information:

Gov.uk

About the training provider

Angel Islington Teaching School Alliance is lead by Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School which is an outstanding inner city 11-16 girls community school. We have been judged as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted since 2005 and our progress 8 scores are significantly positive.

As an alliance, we are committed to supporting the well-being of staff and students. Everything we do is based on our core belief that every student can achieve in whatever field they chose, regardless of their starting point or background.

Train with us and make a difference to the lives of young people, many of whom are disadvantaged. You will be part of a peer group of trainees across our alliance that receives high quality training and support. Our trainees undertake professional studies across the alliance, and at times, across phases, to maximise learning. We hope our trainees will go on to work locally and take advantage of our career long training opportunities. We are located close to good transport hubs (Angel Islington and Kings Cross). Islington is a thriving borough with many opportunities for social activities. We are close to central London and all that offers.

Angel Teaching School Alliance

About the accredited body

London Met provides an excellent platform to develop your career as a teacher. We offer innovative, inspiring courses delivered by knowledgeable industry professionals, with employment and completion rates well above the national average. Employment prospects are excellent with many students offered employment in their placement schools.

We offer a range of PGCE subjects at Primary and Secondary levels. We also team up with partner schools and teaching school alliances to offer the new employment-based Teacher Apprenticeships at Primary Level and Secondary Level and PGCE School Direct places.

Interview process

Applicants will be interviewed by London Metropolitan University. Currently interviews are remote. Applicants may also receive a phone interview by our lead school.

Training with disabilities and other needs

Candidates with disabilities and other needs are supported by DDA compliance and personal evacuation plans, with adaptations made to accommodate needs. Some sites are fully accessible while others (in older buildings) are not. We will interview candidates at accessible sites and ensure placements take place at suitable sites and with appropriate adjustments.

All placements offer mentor support. Trainees who are employed in Islington schools (apprentices) can access Islington staff support. Apprentices can also access support through their university.

Contact this training provider

• Email: tina.southall@egas.islington.sch.uk
• Telephone: 02078370739
• Website: http://www.egaschool.co.uk
• Address: Donegal Street; Islington; London; London; N1 9QG

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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