The Wonder Institute of Education Primary (3B8D)

Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) with qualified teacher status (QTS)

• Accredited body: Leeds Beckett University
• 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.

• Age range: 5 to 11
• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 11 October 2022
• Date course starts: September 2023
• Website: http://learningpartnership.education

Contents

Course summary

Train to be a primary school teacher through our School Direct programme and enjoy a rewarding career teaching children aged between five and 11 years. We will build your knowledge and teaching ability so that you can become a confident and inspiring practitioner, with the ability to spark children’s imaginations and learning.

This course will provide training in all primary stage National Curriculum subjects, with a particular focus on the core subjects of English, mathematics and science. You will explore established educational theories alongside new ideas, concepts and developments in the field of education. Rigorous academic study on campus will be complemented by a range of practical teaching experiences to really enhance your professional development.

Our School Direct course is a school-led training programme which combines practical in-school training with theoretical research-based studies undertaken at Leeds Beckett University. We are convinced that the supportive, personalised in-school training delivered by our partnership schools, combined with the academic challenge provided by experienced university tutors, nurtures excellent new teachers who are ready and eager for the excitement of a fulfilling teaching career.

For the vast majority of the course, you will be based in a partnership school or schools, learning on the job while being supported by experienced teachers and mentors. You will usually attend the Leeds Beckett Headingley Campus one day a week for key module seminars.

School placements

Trainees have 120 days of teaching experience. School placements are arranged in our partnership schools and you will usually have two placements in contrasting settings: a main placement and a second. These will be selected based on travel distance and your interests and emerging talents.

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

An undergraduate degree at class 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

Grade 4 (C) or above in English, maths and science, or equivalent qualification.

We will not consider candidates with pending GCSEs.

We will not consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test.

Personal qualities

We are keen to hear from prospective trainees who share our people-centred approach and we will be looking for these qualities:

• Enthusiasm for your subject and for working with young people
• A genuine love of learning that you want to share with others
• Initiative and creativity
• A clear desire to help children grow intellectually and as individuals
• Resilience
• Strong communication skills

Other requirements

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

Fees and financial support

The course fees for UK students in 2023 to 2024 are £9,250.

This is not a confirmed fee.

About the training provider

At the Learning Partnership Teaching School Alliance our aim is simple: we want to inspire our teachers, trainees and children with a love of learning that lasts for life. Our people-centred approach to teacher training means that, like our pupils, you will be known and cared for as an individual. We are passionate about providing a high-quality, innovative programme that will inspire and fully equip trainees to become outstanding teachers. Training with us means you will benefit from the combination of excellent teacher-mentors, substantial school-based experience in outstanding classrooms, and high quality professional studies sessions led by a team of experienced academics at Leeds Beckett University. Throughout your time with us, you will be supported and challenged to achieve your best by caring mentors who have a wealth of experience of outstanding practice. In addition you will receive have access to the full CPD programme offered by the Trust and dedicated Trust Training Days with the Directors of Education. Our Partnership prides itself on its holistic approach to the development and education of young people and teachers alike. If you share our vision and people-centred focus, we’d love to hear from you. Placements are across our Partnership including in Pocklington, Melbourne, Stamford Bridge and Beverley.

Interview process

The interview process will consist of a short presentation, a written task and a panel interview. The panel will be made up of three Partnership members of staff.

International candidates

You’ll need the right to study in the UK. You already have this if, for example, you:

• are an Irish citizen
• have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (you may still be able to apply)
• have indefinite leave to remain in the UK

If you do not already have the right to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa. The main visa for fee-paying courses (those that you have to pay for) is the Student visa.

To apply for a Student visa, you’ll need to be sponsored by your training provider.

Sponsorship is not available for this course.

If you need a visa, filter your course search to find courses with visa sponsorship.

Alternatively, check if you’re eligible for a different type of visa, such as a Graduate or Family visa, that allows you to train to be a teacher without being sponsored.

Find out more about training to teach in England.

International qualifications

If your qualifications come from a non-UK institution, we may want to see a ‘statement of comparability’ from UK ENIC. This will show us how they compare to UK qualifications.

You can call Get Into Teaching on 0800 389 2500 for:

• guidance on the UK equivalents of your qualifications
• a free statement of comparability once you’ve submitted your application (if we ask you for this)

Training with disabilities and other needs

We have supported many teachers and trainees with disabilities or other needs in the past. Please get in touch to find out more about how we can support your particular needs.

Contact this training provider

• Email: krussell@WLP.education
• Telephone: 01759302395
• Website: http://learningpartnership.education
• Address: School House; 92 Kilnwick Road; Pocklington; East Yorkshire; YO42 2LL

Support and advice

You can speak to a teacher training adviser for free, dedicated advice. They are all experienced teachers who can give you one-to-one support with your application. They can also help you get school experience, and find events where you can speak to training providers and teachers.

Call Get Into Teaching free of charge on 0800 389 2500, or chat online Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays).

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