| Student type | Fees to pay |
|---|---|
| UK students | £9,250 |
| International students | £12,000 |
Telford Partnership
Computing (36HT)
PGCE with QTS full time
- Accredited body
- University of Wolverhampton
- Financial support
- Scholarships or bursaries, as well as student finance, are available 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
- 1 year
- Date you can apply from
- 13 October 2020
- Date course starts
- September 2021
Contents
- About the course
- Interview process
- How school placements work
- Fees
- Financial support
- Requirements
- About the training provider
- Training with disabilities and other needs
- Contact details
- Apply
- Support and advice
About the course
- Apply creative and technical skills in developing computer programs to solve problems.
- Gain an understanding of current and emerging technologies, and how they work for example ‘mobile phone apps’.
- Develop understanding of binary logic and how a computer actually works.
Interview process
There is an interview at the school as well as a short teaching activity for which you will have planning time. You will teach a group of students and be observed. There will also be a subject interview and a written task.
Tutors from Wolverhampton University will also be part of the interview process.
Visits prior to interview are encouraged please contact the school directly to arrange this.
How school placements work
Students undertake their placement at one school, there are opportunities to visit other schools and also there is a week in a Primary school .
Age range - 11- 16 years.
The Telford partnership schools are in the Telford area.
Fees
Financial support
You could be eligible for either:
- a scholarship of £26,000
- a bursary of £24,000
To qualify for a scholarship you’ll need a degree of 2:1 or above in Computing or a related subject. For a bursary you’ll need a 2:2 or above in any subject.
You can’t claim both a bursary and a scholarship - you can only claim one.
Find out how to apply for a scholarship. You don’t need to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course. Find out how you’ll be paid.
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.
Requirements
Qualifications
Degree preferably in the subject area chosen or a related area. However Subject enhancement course are available if needed. Please check with school.
To hold a degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification. They are sometimes known as ‘undergraduate’ or ‘first’ degrees.
To have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (previously Grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English and Mathematics.
To have taken part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess readiness to train to teach including as a minimum both an interview and audit of your subject knowledge
Personal qualities
The Telford Partnership encourages applicants who are passionate about teaching. We are looking to recruit people who we believe can make a real difference to children’s learning. We are looking for candidates that will fit naturally into our schools.
Other requirements
Original copies of Educational qualifications. Enhanced DBS Health declaration
About the training provider
The Telford Partnership offers an outstanding academic and ‘hands on’ school based experience in a variety of settings working in teams that are friendly and supportive. We are a partnership of 5 Primary and 3 Secondary schools all in Telford and we work very closely together As part of School Direct we give an innovative opportunity to access high quality school based initial teacher training with an outstanding ITT partner— University of Wolverhampton We warmly welcome you to our bespoke School Direct PGCE programme for 2018/19. We are looking forward to working together to develop you into a passionate teacher. The Telford Partnership offers trainee teachers the opportunity to work and learn in range of schools
“We are looking to recruit people who we believe can make a real difference to children’s learning. We are looking for candidates that will fit naturally into our schools—that share the same ethos and values”
About the accredited body
Wolverhampton University have been training Education professionals for over 100 years. Teaching training is a significant aspect of our core business and accounts for just under 50% of all activity within the Institute. They provide a provide a sustainable Professional Development model that enhances teacher effectiveness.
The University works with over 400 schools, private providers and colleagues in genuine partnership.
Training with disabilities and other needs
As a Partnership we are committed to inclusion for all and have experienced staff who ensure all needs can be supported. All schools in the Partnership have policies and procedures in place to support trainees with all disabilities or needs and all environments are accessible for all. We do regular and specific risk assessments when needed and seek advice if needed as well.
We have worked previously with a student on work experience who had cerebral Palsy she used the lift in school, we provided her with space in the classrooms where she was comfortable to work and ensured where support was needed it was available. Her placement was very successful.
Contact details
- nicky.brown@taw.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01952387490
- Address
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Grange Park Primary School
Grange Avenue
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 1FA
Apply
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Telford Langley School
Duce Drive, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3JS |
Yes | G |
|
The Telford Priory School
New Road, Wrockwardine WOod, Telford, SHropshire, TF2 7AB |
Yes | I |
Support and advice
For questions about this course you should contact the training provider using the contact details above.
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