The Pimlico-London SCITT
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PGCE with QTS full time

• Financial support: Bursary or 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: September 2020
• Website: http://www.futuretraining.org/

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About the course

Future Training at the Pimlico-London SCITT is based at our Teaching School, The Future Institute of Education, in the heart of London and we offer an academically rigorous and school-led ITT programme. Our SCITT programme was awarded ‘Outstanding’ in every area by Ofsted and ranked as the third best provider in the country (top in London) in The Good Teacher Training Guide 2017. We believe in the primacy of knowledge and that teacher-led, school-based education can transform lives. Our trainee teachers learn to see themselves as the leaders of their pupils, as custodians of the best that has been thought, known, and created, and as a catalyst for innovation and transformation through the valuable knowledge and skills they will impart to those they teach.

We believe that as a student teacher you should be immersed in your host schools for the majority of the time so that you can benefit from the support and guidance of subject experts. Here you will benefit from a mentor who will observe your weekly progress against the Teachers’ Standards.

The majority of our schools are within Central London with one site in nearby Hertfordshire. During the week you will come to the SCITT Head office in Central London every Tuesday afternoon in term time for training. In addition, you have the opportunity to gain the PGCE through the Institute of Education at UCL.

Interview process

Due to Covid-19, schools are closed and so interviews will be conducted by telephone conferencing. This will usually be with two members of the SCITT team, and you will be sent a link to this meeting on the day.

Pre-interview Tasks

You will be asked to complete a series of tasks before the interview and send to us by email before the interview. This includes a short essay on what makes great teaching and a lesson plan document you will be asked to complete based on a set learning objective.

We will provide more details about the interview when we confirm this with you.

What will happen on the day of the interview?

The video Interview

The interview will last around 25-30 minutes.

We will ask you a series of questions about why you have chosen teaching as a career, and why you have chosen our route and us as a provider. There will also be the opportunity to ask us any questions you may have.

Subject-Knowledge Task

After the interview we will ask you to complete a subject-knowledge task. This will be a past paper GCSE-level question, for which no preparation is required.

How school placements work

Future Training is part of Future Academies, a family of schools which has built a reputation for achieving the highest standards for all its pupils. We believe the most effective way to experience all aspects of school life is to be based in a host school throughout the year.

To supplement this, trainee teachers will also participate in three focused placements. Trainee teachers do a three week placement in the second term, which will offer them a contrasting experience within our network of excellent schools. This network includes many independent, grammar and specialist schools.

Furthermore, trainee teachers will also benefit from a week’s placement in a primary (for secondary trainees), or a secondary (for primary trainees). They will also gain experience within the Tri Borough Alternative Provision.

Fees

The course fees for 2020 are as follows:

UK students	£9,250
EU students	£9,250

Financial support

You’ll get a bursary of £9,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

You don’t have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course. Find out about eligibility and how you’ll be paid.

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.

Financial support from the training provider

You may be eligible for a government bursary. Please see the Get into Teaching website for details on the bursaries.

We also can provide some candidates with accommodation at discounted rates.

Tuition fee loans are available through Student Finance England to support the student teacher with paying their tuition fee which is £9,250. Please note that while the tuition fee is the same for international students as for UK and EU students, we are not able at this time to support applicants who do not have the right to study or work in the UK.

Future Teach Scholarship

Our sponsors can provide exceptional candidates with strong academic backgrounds and excellent subject knowledge a highly competitive scholarship of £38,000, including their tuition fee paid for. Once you have applied through UCAS, applicants who wish to be considered for the Future Teach Scholarship should send a CV and covering letter. Please see our website for more details.

Requirements

Qualifications

We require that you have completed a degree in a related subject, and achieved 2:1 or above.

You will also need GCSE passes in English and Maths. If you studied or trained at institutions outside the UK, you should obtain a statement of equivalency from UK NARIC.

Please see our website for more details about our entry requirements.

Personal qualities

We are looking for highly-qualified and talented graduates. It would be beneficial to have had some observational experience in a school. It is essential that you have a passion for your subject, enjoy working with young people, and have the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge others.

Please see our website for more details about our entry requirements.

Other requirements

In addition to the required qualifications above, before the start of the course, you will be asked to:

• Complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• Undergo an occupational health assessment to assess fitness for teaching.

About the training provider

Future Training was founded by Future Academies in 2013 to recruit and train the highest calibre of new teachers. We are based at our Teaching School, The Future Institute of Education, in the heart of London and offer an academically rigorous and school-led ITT programme. We are judged ‘Outstanding’ in every area by Ofsted, and ranked third in the country (best in London) in the Good Teacher Training Guide 2017. We have been praised for our expert mentoring, wide variety of placements and network of expert speakers.

We are extremely proud of our excellent outcomes and almost perfect employment rates. Our alumni have experienced rapid career progression including many Heads of Departments, Heads of Years and Curriculum developers.

Training with disabilities and other needs

The needs of the candidates will be taken into account at interview. Trainee teachers benefit from a mentor who leads their support throughout their training. The central SCITT team meets with trainee teachers weekly through our Professional Studies programme. This allows us to regularly update our risk assessment of the trainee teacher and adapt the course accordingly.

Contact details

• Email: info@futuretraining.org
• Telephone: 02078023455
• Website: http://www.futuretraining.org/
• Address: Pimlico Academy; Lupus Street; London; SW1V 3AT

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Location	Vacancies	Code
Main Site Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT	Yes	-

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