| Student type | Fees to pay |
|---|---|
| UK students | £9,250 |
| International students | £21,300 |
Litcham School Primary (2XY8)
PGCE with QTS full time
- Accredited body
- University of East Anglia
- 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.
- Course length
- 38 weeks
- Date you can apply from
- 13 October 2020
- Date course starts
- September 2021
- Website
- http://www.litchamschool.net/
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
Our full-time PGCE Primary programme will prepare you to become a general class teacher. You will be working with children to motivate, inspire and challenge them in their learning.
Our course will help you to gain a thorough understanding of how schools work and fully prepare you for first teaching post after successful completion of the training programme.
For your school placements, you will be placed in schools in our School Direct Partnership, where possible. Our aim is for your placements to be in contrasting schools with different age ranges based on your chosen training pathway.
Upon successful completion of your PGCE, you will graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 90 Master’s credits.
School placements
During the two extensive placements in our partnership schools, you will gain a broad range of practical teaching experience.
You will be placed in schools in our School Direct Partnership, where possible. Our aim is for your placements to be in contrasting schools with different age ranges based on your chosen training pathway.
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed
Prior to submitting your application, you will need:
- A GCSE pass at grade C/4 or equivalent qualification in English language, Mathematics and in a Science subject (ie Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a combination of these)
- IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent qualification, if your first language is not English
Prior to beginning the course, you will need to have a good honours degree or equivalent. A degree classification of 2:2 or above is preferred. All degree subjects are considered.
Further requirements may apply. Find out more within our Primary PGCE pages that can be accessed via the Course Finder
Personal qualities
Trainees are selected on the basis of their application form, references and an interview. You are encouraged to prepare thoroughly.
Application forms should demonstrate strengths in subject and curriculum knowledge, your enthusiasm and commitment to a career in teaching, and the age range for which you have applied.
Other requirements
Prior to submitting your application, we recommend you gain some observational experience in a classroom environment if possible. This will help you gain an up-to-date understanding of how classrooms are managed and how teaching and learning takes place.
Applicants must also obtain:
- An Enhanced Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service
- A satisfactory Health Check. All PGCE trainee teachers must meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach.
All trainee teachers must have the health and physical capacity to teach and not put children and young people at risk of harm.
Fees and financial support
For any additional course costs at the University of East Anglia please visit our website
Financial support from the training provider
Find out more about the Financial Support available within our Primary PGCE course pages via the Course Finder
About the training provider
At Litcham School we have been supporting PGCE students for many years and have experienced and enthusiastic staff, who value the process of mentoring students through their first steps to becoming outstanding teachers.
Litcham School is situated about 18 miles west of Norwich and is one of only two all through schools in Norfolk. We have pupils from Reception to GCSE split across two sites. We are situated in a rural location and serve many small villages, with the secondary phase offering places to pupils from over 30 villages. The catchment area provides a mix of backgrounds. The school has close links with the other schools in the cluster and across the west of the county.
The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2015 when we were judged to be a “good school”. The report states: “Teachers provide effective learning opportunities and engage well with pupils. Teachers plan lessons that help pupils make good progress from their individual starting points. Pupils make good progress. The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.”
About the accredited body
UEA’s School of Education and Lifelong Learning is one of the UK’s premier centres for teaching and research in professional education and training. The School’s research has made a difference in schools across the country, influencing approaches to managing classroom behaviour, understanding students’ motivation, and creating effective communities for learning.
All of our PGCE tutors have experience of school teaching and leadership, and all are specialists in particular areas of the curriculum. UEA’s expertise, together with our partner schools, means you’ll be well-supported throughout your PGCE.
Interview process
Interviews are part of the formal selection process. You will need to present yourself well, come prepared, and dress smartly. Your interview day will include:
- An introductory talk
- An individual interview
- A written task
You may also be asked to complete other relevant tasks such as:
- Working with small groups of pupils
- Giving a presentation
- A group interview
- Literacy, numeracy and subject knowledge questions
Training with disabilities and other needs
At Litcham School we operate an equal opportunities policy. Individual needs are catered for and can be discussed at interview or on task day.
UEA operates an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
All PGCE trainee teachers must meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach. All candidates offered a place are required to complete a health declaration form. If this reveals a need, UEA will consider reasonable adjustments, which may include particular school placements, and other support and monitoring during the course.
Find out more about the information and advice available through UEA’s Wellbeing Service
Contact this training provider
- atkins_k@litchamschool.net
- Telephone
- 01328701265
- Website
- http://www.litchamschool.net/
- Address
-
Church Street
Litcham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE32 2NS
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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