King’s College London (University of London) English (Q3X1)

PGCE with QTS full time

• 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: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 13 October 2020
• Date course starts: September 2021
• Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk

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About the course

Located in the heart of London, PGCE courses at King’s are rated Outstanding by Ofsted with excellent tutors on hand to support you through your training. In the last research assessment exercise, the department was rated second in the UK (REF, 2014). You will have the opportunity to work with experienced tutors who are actively engaged in research in their subject and in pedagogy more widely. 94% of 2019 graduates who sought teaching posts were employed within 6 months of qualifying. In our 2020 student survey, 94% of trainees rated the quality of their training as very good or good.

We adopt a variety of teaching and learning strategies during the year. Our aim is to use the sessions not only to give practical and theoretical ideas on the teaching of English but to model ways in which you might teach English in the classroom.

Sessions include: opportunities to discuss and debate in small groups interactive whole class teaching trialing materials for use in schools using drama, media and technology resources. lectures opportunities for students to develop their presentation skills.

We also make full use of the university’s unique location on the river Thames by providing opportunities throughout the year to visit places like the Globe, Tate Modern and the Poetry Library.

School placements

You will have two different school placements during the course. We work with a large number of schools around London and Greater London and we select school placements carefully, taking into account the teachers who act as mentors and the subjects they offer.

We try to ensure that all trainees have a reasonable journey to school and to ensure that you have a balanced teaching experience including the full secondary age (11-18) and ability range.

Interview process

The King’s interview process includes a group discussion, a written task and an individual interview.

In your writing we will be looking for: -ability to express yourself clearly; -accurate grammar and spelling.

Fees

The course fees for 2021 to 2022 are as follows:

UK students	£9,250
International students	£19,320

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

A variety of degree subjects, at 2.2 level, will be acceptable:

-Single honours English or joint honours (with English as half) -Academic theatre studies degrees (but candidates have to make up the gaps in subject knowledge during the course of the year) -Communications, media or linguistic degrees, depending on what the degree entailed (eg any substantial amount of textual examination). -Those candidates whose first degree is not in English will need to demonstrate significant literature subject knowledge within their application.

All applicants must possess a grade C/ grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

Personal qualities

Personal qualities we look for include:

-Ability to engage interest and communicate your own enthusiasm for mathematics -Commitment to working with young people -Ability to explain ideas clearly and to think on your feet -Evidence of good interpersonal skills -Awareness of current educational issues

Other requirements

The Department for Education requires the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau) to vet the background of persons working in their schools. Candidates offered a place on a PGCE course will be asked to complete an enhanced check with the DBS to ensure they do not have a criminal background which might prevent them from working as a teacher. This must be completed before you register on the programme.

About the training provider

Experience: King’s has been training teachers for over 120 years and has developed a reputation for excellence in its training methods. The PGCE academics are qualified teachers themselves and are highly experienced in teacher training.

Reputation: King’s has developed a reputation for excellence in both training methods and the standards of new teachers we train. At the most recent Ofsted inspection King’s was graded ‘Outstanding’.

Location: Based in the heart of London, King’s is surrounded by landmarks and cultural institutions that we incorporate into our training. Transport links are extensive as the campus is only minutes from Waterloo station.

Student satisfaction: Trainees value the effectiveness of their training in preparing them for their teaching career. 92% of graduates rated the quality of our training as very good or good in the 2018 student survey.

Employment prospects: 94% of 2018 graduates who sought teaching posts were employed within 6 months of qualifying. Many schools actively contact us to try and recruit our trainees during the academic year.

Training with disabilities and other needs

All PGCE trainee teachers must meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental health, but few health problems past or present preclude applicants from teaching.

We always welcome applications from people with disabilities. Candidates offered a place must complete a pre-commencement health declaration form. If this reveals a need, King’s provides appropriate school placements, support and monitoring for the trainee during the course. If you have any questions about health, disability, or the support provided, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact details

• Email: service-response@kcl.ac.uk
• Telephone: 020 7848 7000
• Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk
• Address: King's Admissions Office; James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road; London; SE1 8WA

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Location	Vacancies	Code
Main Site Franklin-Wilkins Building, Waterloo Bridge Wing, Waterloo Road, London, SE1 9NN	Yes	-

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