Pennine Lancashire SCITT English (2CFS)

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.

• Age range: 11 to 16
• Course length: 1 year
• Date you can apply from: 12 October 2021
• Date course starts: September 2022
• Website: http://www.plscitt.org.uk/

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About the course

English teaching is pivotal in the success of any school, and having a great English teacher is crucial to any pupil’s hopes of success in the modern world. Why is English so important? Not just for the chance to foster a love of reading and a love of language in the children in their charge, but because a competent and confident grasp of English opens doors in life that are denied to those without it.

If you have a genuine passion for English, going into a secondary classroom, to teach that subject, can be a wondrous experience. Passing on a love of literature is wonderful, and many teachers realise that they can never be bored teaching with so much variety in the job. Teaching itself is never boring - the kids are so entertaining, they will always surprise you.

The PL SCITT English course will provide you with a wealth of practical teaching experience, and is carefully designed to ensure you are prepared for your first lessons in the classroom. Our enhanced opportunities to experience EYFS and primary settings will give you a grounding in phonics and how pupils learn to read for example.

We work in partnership with other SCITTs in the north west of England to provide the subject specific pedagogy that underpins your classroom practice. Specialist Practitioners in Education (SLEs) lead these sessions, which don’t just allow you to gain knowledge of the best practical teaching approaches but also give you the opportunity to share ideas with other trainees in a wide range of schools.

You will be assessed both for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and through written assignments for Post Graduate Certification (PGCE). They are separate awards however, and the whilst the QTS will be assessed by ourselves within the SCITT, the PGCE will be assessed by your university tutors.

School placements

The Training Programme is designed by experienced professional practitioners who share a passion for teaching and learning. Our common commitment is to ensure that our next generation of teachers is equipped on every level - personally, intellectually and professionally - to inspire new generations of learners in our schools.

The schools that form our SCITT partnership are :

The Hollins, Accrington Marsden Heights Community College, Nelson Ribblesdale High School, Clitheroe

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Throughout, you will be challenged, stretched, encouraged and driven to become an outstandingly good teacher. You will be trained in at least two of the partner schools in order to gain contrasting experiences of educational issues, such as discipline/behaviour management, for example.

Locations

You can select one of the following locations when you apply.

Location	Vacancies
Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PR	Yes
Rhyddings Haworth Street, , Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3EA	Yes
Ribblesdale High School Queens Road, Clitheroe, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ	Yes
The Hollins The Hollins, , Hollins Lane, Accrington, Other, BB5 2QY	Yes
The Hollins Technology College Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2QY	Yes

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent.

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

We’ll consider candidates with pending GCSEs.

We’ll consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test in maths.

we will accept the equivalence tests from https://www.prestoleescitt.co.uk/Equivalency-Testing/

please contact us if you have any other for us to check

Personal qualities

We seek trainees with:

-commitment to protect and safeguard children and young-people;

-passion to deliver the highest quality of educational standards;

-genuine liking for and understanding of children and young-people;

-high standards of personal and professional conduct;

-an ability to be an independent and autonomous learner;

-commitment to continual personal and professional development.

Our trainees will have the following competencies:

~Humility, respect and empathy.

~Respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds of others.

~Excellent communication skills.

~Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues.

~Manage time effectively.

~Find solutions to complex situations or issues.

~Adapt to new situations.

~Be reflective.

Other requirements

As a safer recruitment provider, we are committed to safeguarding children. A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a course requirement and is completed ahead of starting the programme.

We complete checks of relevant suspension and prohibited lists. We ask you to disclose any information that would subsequently be made known to us through the DBS process, and/or other relevant disclosures to be investigated as part of our safeguarding responsibilities.

If successful, you will also be required to complete a health check to assess if you are fit to teach.

Fees and financial support

The course fees for UK students in 2022 to 2023 are £9,250.

About the training provider

Ours is an Initial Teacher Training and Education partnership, founded on decades of highly successful teacher training experience and informed by the latest educational research.

The core of our partnership comprises three strong schools plus a wider partnership with schools across East Lancashire. We work closely with Tor View Special School who lead on our primary programmes and on SEND. The Embrace Teaching School Hub is a strategic partner.

The Hollins, Accrington (the lead school) Marsden Heights Community College, Nelson Ribblesdale School, Clitheroe Tor View Special School, Haslingden Embrace Teaching School Hub Leeds Beckett University- who have a proven track record in ITE

Our Programme - has several key features:

38-week programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status, Post Graduate Certification and M Level credits worth around 30% of a Masters degree; a focus on Child Development that runs throughout the course, and which offers trainees experience in an Early Years setting, Primary School, Pupil Referral Unit, Special School and Sixth Form experience.

Key aspects of our Professional Studies Programme:

• In-depth subject specific pedagogy to equip you to teach your subject effectively in the classroom
• Consistent focus on behaviour management strategies to give you the practical skills to teach
• Substantial experience in a contrasting placement
• Coverage of the national priorities of literacy, numeracy & EAL
• Practical training on how the latest educational research and learning theory can be put into practice in the classroom.
• close links to Research Schools with lecture delivered by ELEs

Interview process

Our interview procedure is a rigorous process, including a panel interview, subject knowledge audit and mini teach.

Further details of the interview process will be given to those successful at the first stage of the application process.

International students

We cannot sponsor visas. You’ll need to get the right visa or status to study in the UK.

You do not need a visa if you already have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or if you’re an Irish citizen.

Candidates with qualifications from non-UK institutions may need to provide evidence of comparability by applying for a UK ENIC statement.

Training with disabilities and other needs

See our website for more information on how we support candidates with disabilities and other needs.

Contact this training provider

• Email: stubbsl@thehollins.com
• Telephone: 01254233500
• Website: http://www.plscitt.org.uk/
• Address: The Hollins; Hollins Lane; Accrington; Other; BB5 2QY

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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