University of Sunderland Primary (38QR)

PGCE with QTS part 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
5 to 11
Course length
Up to 2 years
Date you can apply from
12 October 2021
Date course starts
September 2022
Website
http://www.sunderland.ac.uk

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About the course

This 2 year part time blended Primary PGCE with QTS course is ideal for those holding a first degree who prefer a blended approach to their learning and the opportunity to complete a PGCE over 2 years, and not the standard 1 year.

The programme is taught online via Independent Distance Learning (IDL) with some focused on-campus learning sessions and classroom based practice in school. The programme covers the development of teaching and learning across all National Curriculum subjects and Professional Learning – including safeguarding, behaviour management and overcoming barriers to learning. All trainees complete Practice of Teaching modules where they develop their theoretical understanding in practical situations in Early Years and/or Primary Classrooms to prepare them for achieving QTS.

Trainees are given the opportunity to specialise in the 3-7 year olds route or the 7-11 year olds route, leading to gaining a PGCE in Primary Education with QTS.

You will be taught through online and distance learning methods including lecture casts, chat rooms and blogs, face to face lectures and workshops, and online forums with personal tutors. You will also engage in work-based training through bespoke teaching placements. Assessment is through a range of methods including electronic assignment submissions, case studies, observations, presentations, and production and evaluation of learning resources.

You will be expected to study approximately 16 hours a week. You will spend two weekends on campus, one in Year 1 and one in Year 2. In order to be eligible for the award of PGCE with QTS, you must also spend a minimum of 120 days in school.

Although you can complete your placement in the school you currently work in, as part of your training you will also need to spend part of the assessed placement in an alternate setting.

Prior to starting the course, you are required to carry out a five-day pre-programme placement, assisting and observing in a primary school of your own choice, with a focus on your elected route. This ensures that all students starting the course have recent and relevant experience in school settings, which will subsequently be built upon during lectures at the University and in the Teaching Practice that follows. During the pre-programme placement, you will complete a pre-placement handbook, which is used as a record of the tasks carried out and a starting point for discussion with your personal tutor

For more information visit: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/education/pgce-primary-education-idl/

School placements

Prior to starting the course, you are required to carry out a five-day pre-programme placement, assisting and observing in a primary school of your own choice, with a focus on your elected route.

You will be expected to study approximately 16 hours a week. You will spend two weekends on campus, one in Year 1 and one in Year 2. In order to be eligible for the award of PGCE with QTS, you must also spend a minimum of 120 days in school.

Although you can complete your placement in the school you currently work in, as part of your training you will also need to spend part of the assessed placement in an alternate setting.

Entry requirements

Qualifications needed

An undergraduate degree at class 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

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

We’ll consider candidates with pending GCSEs.

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

We will only accept equivalencies from www.equivalencytesting.com

Personal qualities

We do not look for a one size fits all model of a trainee teacher – quite the opposite. We are looking for people who demonstrate a passion for developing the learning experiences of young people. An awareness of young people is an advantage and may come from a wide variety of sources. We do, however, look for trainee teachers who are willing to have a go; eager to engage, and up for a challenge. We create confident, competent teachers and a willingness to take on board feedback and use it to develop is something we look for.

Other requirements

In addition to academic qualifications, you must also:

  • Have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (supplied by the University once applicant passes interview)

  • Complete a medical pro forma (based on DFEE Circular 8/92) (supplied by the University once applicant passes interview)

  • The Government have stated that they will be removing the Professional Skills Test condition for all Teacher Trainees from April 2020. “A new process for assessing numeracy and literacy will be introduced for ITT starting in 2020” This means applicants do not need to pass a numeracy or literacy test as a condition to their offer.

Fees and financial support

The course fees for UK students in 2022 to 2023 are £4,625.

The cost of this course is £4,625 per year of study.

Please contact the University of Sunderland directly to confirm the fee for this course: 0191 515 3000

About the training provider

The University of Sunderland is an ambitious university with a global reach. We have 20,000 students at our four campuses worldwide – two in Sunderland on the North East coast, one in London and our newest in Hong Kong. The University has been awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework which demonstrates our high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

The School of Education have been voted 2nd in the U.K (1st in England) for it’s Undergraduate Education courses according to the Guardian University League Tables, 2020. We are extremely proud of this accolade, but it doesn’t stop there! Recently, the University of Sunderland has been named University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.

According to our most recent Ofsted report, some key strengths of our provisions are strong communication and positive relationships between the University and its partner schools, and the commitment of trainers in partnership schools to the all-round development of the trainees. Our comprehensive courses will give you the skills needed to make a real difference in educating the next generation, as well as thrive on a personal level with a rewarding career.

With 110 years-worth of experience of training teachers we are highly regarded in the local area, with links to 230 schools and colleges.

  • All our Primary and Secondary ITT courses are accredited by the Teacher Regulation Agency (TRA ) for QTS (Post Compulsory Education and Training does not award QTS)

Interview process

If your application has been successfully shortlisted for a September 2022 start you will be invited to attend an online interview, this will take place on Microsoft Teams. Applicants will be able to choose from a selection of dates and times and will only need to attend interview once.

Essential details of the day will be sent to you via email prior to the interview so you will be very well prepared for the day.

Online interviews will be led by the academics on the course, and will consist of individual and group tasks.

International students

We can sponsor Student visas, but this is not guaranteed.

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

We celebrate and value the diversity of all students and staff, working to ensure that all are welcome in our community and do not face discrimination or encounter barriers with regard to their disability.

Please contact the Disability Support Team for disability-related queries:

Email: disability.support@sunderland.ac.uk Tel: 0191 515 2952

Contact this training provider

Email
student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk
Telephone
0191 515 3000
Website
http://www.sunderland.ac.uk
Address
Edinburgh Building
City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD

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).

Find out about the different ways to train if you do not have a degree, or are already an experienced teacher.

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