Nottingham Trent University
Primary (X100)

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) allows you to teach in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It’s also recognised internationally.

  Many PGCE courses include credits that count toward a Master’s degree.

• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 8 October 2019
• Date course starts: August 2020
• Website: http://www.ntu.ac.uk/teach

Contents

About the course

The PGCE in Primary Education aims to enable you to become a confident and competent Primary Teacher who can enable children to learn effectively across the whole curriculum.

The course also develops your understanding of the demands of the National Curriculum, the Curriculum for the Foundation Stage and other Government initiatives. This PGCE will train you to teach children aged 5 to 11. It provides training in all primary stage National Curriculum subjects, with a particular focus on mathematics, English and science. Successful completion of this PGCE leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). You will need to complete an induction period as a newly qualified teacher (NQT). This is a three-term period of assessment in a single school. It helps to ensure that your teaching career is built on a firm foundation.

The award of PGCE is offered at two levels: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education; and Postgraduate Certificate in Education, where 60 Masters-level credits can be gained. Both of these are recognised teaching qualifications but the postgraduate award will allow fast-track entry onto a Masters course.

Interview process

The interview day… what to expect

Written task You will complete an English test of your reading and writing ability so we can ensure that you have a good and accurate use of Standard English.

Maths test for PGCE Primary You’ll complete a 30-minute maths test.

Individual interview You will have an individual interview lasting around 25 minutes with a course tutor and, in some cases, a senior teacher from one of our partnership schools. The interview will focus on your personal qualities and skills, your suitability for teaching, your understanding of working with young children in school settings and your current studies or employment. We will also ask you to talk with us about any current educational issues that you are following with interest.

Other tasks You may be required to do other tasks during your interview, such as a presentation based on your teaching subject area, or a group activity.

Meet current students You may also have the chance to speak to students who are currently studying within the Institute. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions about the course and also find out about life as a student at NTU.

How school placements work

Approximately two-thirds of your year will be spent in primary schools. There are three periods of school-based training: an initial two-week placement in school during the autumn term, followed by two major block placements (a 14-week period starting in the autumn term and concluding in the summer term, and a 7-week period at the start of the spring term). There is also 3 weeks of additional enhancement placements in the spring term, which will broaden your experience and support your ability to meet a range of children’s needs.

We are in partnership with a wide range of schools, so your placements may be in city centre, suburban or semi-rural locations.

This variety provides opportunities for a wide range of teaching experiences and lays a good foundation for your future professional development.

Fees

The course fees for 2020 – 2021 are as follows:

UK students	£9,250
EU students	£9,250
International students	£13,900

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 good UK honours degree or equivalent, at a minimum 2:2 in a degree related to National Curriculum subjects, or to education or child development more generally, will also be considered. GCSEs or equivalent at grade C / 4 or above in English, Maths and Science. We accept the GCSE equivalency taken via equivalencytesting.com and astarequivalency.co.uk. Applicants with pending qualifications will be considered. Two references: one vocational and one academic.

Other requirements

You’ll need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check, a Prohibition Order check and complete a Fit to Practice (FTP) questionnaire before you start the course.

What is an FTP? The health questionnaire is part of the Fitness to Practice process that you are required to undertake, prior to you commencing an Initial Teacher Training course. Once you are Unconditional Firm with NTU, the QMC will email you a link to an online questionnaire. Once completed, the nurses at the QMC will carry out their assessment. This process is confidential.

About the training provider

Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) reputation is long established. We’ve been training teachers and educational professionals for well over 50 years. Our greatest strength is our extensive links with schools and educational settings. These relationships enable every student to gain experience through placement in a wide variety of educational environments.

Why choose NTU? Working with schools A great strength of our courses is the extensive partnership links that we have with over 600 primary, secondary and post-16 settings across the East Midlands. These relationships enable you to gain a wide experience of teaching in many different educational environments. Experiences vary from city centre to suburban and semi-rural settings, laying a sound foundation for future professional development.

Student diversity We are committed to promoting a diverse body of teacher trainees. Our students are made up of different backgrounds, nationalities and faiths.

Experienced lecturers and informed courses NTU is home to an enthusiastic, expert group of academic staff who are leading researchers and practitioners in the education field. This means that, not only is your course informed by the latest thinking, but also that you will learn from people with a real passion for their subject.

Training with disabilities and other needs

You will receive lots of support based around your school placements, with planning sessions, mentors and pastoral support from your tutors and colleagues. You can also tap into a range of services at any time, including: Financial Support Services, Counselling, Disability Support, Support, Mature Student Support and Mental Health Support.

Contact details

• Email: applications@ntu.ac.uk
• Telephone: 0115 848 4200
• Website: http://www.ntu.ac.uk/teach
• Address: 50 Shakespeare Street; Nottingham; NG1 4FQ

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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
Main Site Ada Byron King Building, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS	Yes	-

Support and advice

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