The course fees for UK students in 2021 to 2022 are £9,250.
Somerset SCITT - Oak Partnership Primary (R230)
PGCE with QTS full time
- Accredited body
- Somerset SCITT Consortium
- 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.
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Course length
- 1 year
- Date you can apply from
- 13 October 2020
- Date course starts
- September 2021
- Website
- https://wwww.somersetscitt.co.uk
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 schools direct route offers school experience from day 1. Gain an in-depth understanding of how young children aged 5–11 think, develop and learn. We offer two contrasting placement schools during the programme where you will combine practical, real-world learning with the study of children’s communication, thinking and relationships. Supported by our inspirational staff, you will satisfy the standards for qualified teacher status and start your journey to becoming an outstanding primary school teacher.
The placements in school are enriched with specific face to face training days at Somerset SCITT Trainees will study the following topic areas:
- Pedagogy and Professional Practice.
- Maths
- English
- Science
- Subject Specialist Research
- Global Dimensions
- Foundation Studies As well as the above we offer the following conference themes:
- Learning without Limits
- Psychologies/EAL
- Behaviour
- Teaching cross curricular English with a global dimension.
This makes our course a blend of focused ‘in school experience’ and time away from the classroom to complete specific study areas; thus giving students time and space to reflect, share and learn form each others experiences in a variety of school settings.
School placements
The programme will allow you to spend time in two main placements both different in their context.
The two placements will be focused on different Key Stage experiences and will be in different schools in the partnership
Primary trainees have specialist input from our EYS to KS2 colleagues.
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed
Qualifications The mandatory entry requirements for this programme are:
- A UK full degree or equivalent.
- GCSE in English Language, Maths and Science Grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
We will require to see original certificates.
Personal qualities
We are looking for students with the potential to become excellent teachers through drive, passion and the ability to be critically reflective.
Students who are excited and motivated by primary age children and have a clear interest in primary education is a must!
Other requirements
Other requirements Additional mandatory requirements are:
- DBS Check
- Health check
- Proof of Identification
Fees and financial support
About the training provider
The Oak Partnership Multi Academy Trust was formed in 2019. Its founder member schools are three primary schools (Blackbrook Community Primary School, Ruishton CofE Primary School and West Monkton CofE Primary School) and one all-through Special School (Selworthy Special School). All four schools were inspected by Ofsted in 2018 and rated ‘Good’.
A commitment to development attracts the best staff to work at The Oak Partnership. Our vision is to nurture and develop resilient and passionate individuals who are skilled in critical thinking. We believe this will create effective teachers who are ready to continue their pursuit of excellence.
All trainees on the Oak Partnership School Direct and SCITT Programmes have the opportunity to work towards a PGCE, in partnership with Somerset SCITT, judged Outstanding by OFSTED in 2017, and accredited by the University of Worcester.
Trainees will learn on the job in a supportive environment with a mentor throughout their placements. Experience in school progresses from observing and working alongside the class-teacher, to taking full responsibility, initially for individuals and groups, and later, for a whole class. Throughout this experience, trainees will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding of the range of elements which make an outstanding teacher, as specified in the Teachers’ Standards; from developing good relationships with children that promote learning, with other colleagues to working within a framework and national/school policies to deliver the Curriculum.
If you are interested in becoming part our thriving and successful teaching community, we offer places in conjunction with Somerset SCITT.
About the accredited body
Somerset SCITT’s partnership with the University of Worcester has grown and developed since 1997, providing high quality, local teacher training to benefit the education of young people across the Southwest. In 2017 Somerset SCITT was awarded Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ (in all areas).
Our ethos is:
- To contribute to the quality and status of the teaching profession by training effective teachers
- To encourage trainees to explore their training as a basis for their continuing professional development.
- To help Trainees become familiar with a range of professional and educational issues by applying their growing knowledge and skills in a practical and supportive environment.
Interview process
If an applicant is successfully shortlisted they will be invited to attend a virtual interview which comprises of 3 components:
- Presentation
- Formal Interview with members of the ITT team
- Book Activity - pre set task
We work hard to make sure our interview process is accessible to all potential students.
Training with disabilities and other needs
We comply with the DDE requirements.
Contact this training provider
- SCIL@somerset.gov.uk
- Telephone
- 03001231967
- Website
- https://wwww.somersetscitt.co.uk
- Address
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C/O West Monkton CE Primary School
Bridgwater Road, Bathpool
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7QP
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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