Litcham School English (3C3L)

PGCE with QTS full time

• Accredited body: University of East Anglia
• 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: 38 weeks
• Date you can apply from: 13 October 2020
• Date course starts: September 2021
• Website: http://www.litchamschool.net/

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About the course

Our 38-week, full-time PGCE Secondary English programme will equip you with the skills, experience and knowledge you need to teach English to pupils aged between 11 and 16, with 6th form enhancement.

This is an exciting time to become an English teacher. As the curriculum changes, new approaches to teaching English emerge. You will learn more than just how to teach – you will be joining the discussion and influencing the subject’s purpose and scope.

Upon successful completion of your PGCE, you will graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 90 Master’s credits.

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School placements

At UEA, the taught programme is the same for university-led and School Direct routes and you will spend the same amount of time in school whichever option you choose. On both routes, school experience takes place in partnership schools across the region.

On the School Direct route, you will already know the cluster of schools in which you might have one of your placements when you are offered a place on the course. This does not necessarily mean your placement will be with the lead school and we strongly encourage you to speak to the admissions team regarding the cluster of schools you are considering applying for, as there might be variations.

During the two extensive placements in our partnership schools, you will gain a broad range of practical teaching experience. You will learn to put ideas and theory into practice.

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
• Engage in small group discussion

You may also be asked to complete other relevant tasks such as:

• Giving a presentation
• A group interview
• Literacy, numeracy and subject knowledge questions

Fees

The course fees for 2021 to 2022 are as follows:

UK students	£9,250
International students	£21,300

For any additional course costs at the University of East Anglia please visit our website

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

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Requirements

Qualifications

Prior to submitting your application, you will need:

• A GCSE pass at grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification in English language and mathematics
• IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent qualification, if your first language is not English

Prior to beginning the course, you will need to have achieved a degree or its equivalent in an English discipline, or in related fields such as American Studies and Linguistics. As a general guideline, approximately 50% of the degree should be relevant to the subject you will teach.

NB: Further degree requirements apply. Find out more about entry requirements

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.

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.

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 details

• Email: atkins_k@litchamschool.net
• Telephone: 01328701265
• Website: http://www.litchamschool.net/
• Address: Church Street; Litcham; King's Lynn; Norfolk; PE32 2NS

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Location	Vacancies	Code
Main Site Church Street, Litcham, King’s Lynn, PE32 2NS	Yes	-

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