The course fees for UK students in 2022 to 2023 are £9,000.
2Schools Consortium Primary (X130)
PGCE with QTS full time
- Financial support
- Student finance if you’re eligible
- Qualification
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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
- 3 to 11
- Course length
- 1 year
- Date you can apply from
- 12 October 2021
- Date course starts
- September 2022
- Website
- http://www.2schools.org/
Apply
Courses are currently closed but you can still start or continue an application anyway.
You’ll be able to:
- find courses starting in the 2023 to 2024 academic year from 9am on 4 October 2022
- submit your application from 9am on 11 October 2022
Contents
- Course summary
- School placements
- Entry requirements
- About the training provider
- Fees and financial support
- Interview process
- International candidates
- Training with disabilities and other needs
- Contact this training provider
- Support and advice
Course summary
SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) is a school-based route to becoming a qualified teacher and achieving QTS. The course lasts for one year full-time, from September to July. Most of the course is spent in school, where successful applicants are placed in a class under the supervision and guidance of a mentor.
Trainees will complete their year’s training at Oakthorpe Primary School or in a partnership school, situated either in the London Borough of Enfield or in neighbouring local authorities.
All trainees on the 2Schools Consortium SCITT Programme have the opportunity to work towards a PGCE (Primary Education) award which will be validated by the University of Brighton as well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS awarded by 2Schools Consortium, the Teacher Training provider).
TRAINING SESSIONS Trainees will be required to attend a weekly training session ( at Hazelwood Sports Centre or online) delivered by a range of experienced teachers and experts.
ASSESSMENT Assessment of the teaching is carried out regularly through observations of lessons, discussion and feedback on academic tasks and assignments.
Teaching is assessed against Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Standards, on three teaching practices across two school placements.
A personalised training plan guides the trainee through weekly expectations in and out of class.
COURSE TIMETABLE
Term 1:
4 days per week in school, observing and increasing to teaching a minimum of 4 sessions per week
Every Thursday and some Fridays- training all day
1 academic assignment and weekly academic tasks
Collation of evidence
Term 2:
4 days per week in school in a different KS, then in a different school observing and increasing to 3-4 days teaching
Most Thursdays and some Fridays- training all day
1 academic assignment and weekly academic tasks
Collation of evidence
Term 3:
5 days teaching up to 85% of the week in main placement school Training will take place up to 3 times over the course of the term
1 academic assignment and weekly academic tasks
Collation of evidence
Final moderation: one lesson observation, discussion and scrutiny of evidence
For any questions please contact us by post, phone, fax or email.
“It has been an incredible journey. I have learned so much and I am really grateful for the opportunity. I will really miss the training days. 2SC’s passion, positivity, and desire to learn will remain with me.” ECT July 2021
School placements
Most of the course is spent at the main placement school, either at Oakthorpe Primary School or a school within the partnership, in a class under the supervision and guidance of an experienced and supportive mentor (often the class teacher or a senior member of the school’s staff). Trainees on the course can choose to focus on EYFS and KS1 (3-7) or KS1 and 2 (5-11), but all trainees will be exposed to the primary curriculum and the focai are flexible.
The course will include a minimum of three placements/practices. One of these practices will take place in a partnership school and in a different Key Stage. Our partnership includes around 40 schools across North London and regularly expands.
Experience in school progresses from observing and working alongside the class teacher, to taking full responsibility, initially for individuals and groups, and later, for a whole class.
Throughout this experience trainees acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding of the range of elements which make an outstanding teacher, as specified in the Teachers’ Standards; from developing good relationships with children that promote learning, with other colleagues to working within a framework and national and school policies to deliver the Curriculum.
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed
An undergraduate degree, 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.
Personal qualities
Ability to work on own initiative and manage own work load
Ability to combine work and study
Ability to work co-operatively and effectively with colleagues
Ability to build relationships with children that promote learning
Clear and accurate verbal and written communication skills
An interest in and enjoyment of working with children
Ability to reflect on own practice and learning and listen to advice
An understanding of children’s needs
An understanding of the professional boundaries related to child protection procedures
Willingness to implement and promote equal opportunities policies
Other requirements
With the removal of the skills tests, we will be seeking evidence of a candidate’ proficiency in maths and English
All offers of appointment are conditional upon a satisfactory criminal record (DBS) check, satisfactory outcome of a health questionnaire and two references that meet safer recruitment requirements.
Fees and financial support
About the training provider
2Schools Consortium has been an accredited provider since 2002 and has a wealth of experience in mentoring trainees and in delivering training.
The 2Schools Consortium (Ofsted Outstanding, May 2014) consists of a lead school, Oakthorpe Primary School, in Enfield, and approximately 30 partnership schools where trainees are placed.
All trainees on the 2Schools Consortium SCITT Programme have the opportunity to work towards a PGCE award which will be validated by the University of Brighton.
Quotes:
“I think this is the best way to get into teaching having had friends who have done other routes. I feel so prepared and feel as though I know what I am doing from the way the training is structured and the amount of support it ensures.”- ECT July 2021
“Fantastic course! I feel very prepared for the year ahead and was very happy with how helpful and caring the staff were. They were always there to help you overcome difficulties! 1000% would recommend this course to others considering teaching.” -ECT July 2021
Interview process
Applicants are shortlisted by the training team according to a scoring system against our (person specification)[http://www.2schools.org/scitt/what-are-we-looking-for/].
INTERVIEW DAY (please note some of the stages below may take place online)
Shortlisted candidates are invited to spend the day at Oakthorpe Primary School.
The day consists of:
Group introduction
Tour of the school
Half a day in class
Reading a story to a class (observed by class teacher/ member of school’s SLT/ Programme Leaders)
Interview with up to three members of the management board
Internally set maths and literacy tasks
Summative assessment by class teacher
Successful applicants are then offered a place subject to:
Satisfactory completion of up to 5 days of school experience
Satisfactory criminal record (DBS) and health checks
Satisfactory references
During the 3-5 day school experience, candidates are observed in a variety of situations and by a range of staff. We look at their approach to teamwork, relationships with staff and children, professionalism, flexibility and initiative during this period.
Observations made by class teachers and the training managers, applications, interviews, subject audits, and trainees self-audit of prior experience, all inform the needs analysis and development of a training plan once the candidate is registered on the course.
International candidates
You’ll need the right to study in the UK. You already have this if, for example, you:
- are an Irish citizen
- have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (you may still be able to apply)
- have indefinite leave to remain in the UK
If you do not already have the right to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa. The main visa for fee-paying courses (those that you have to pay for) is the Student visa.
To apply for a Student visa, you’ll need to be sponsored by your training provider.
Sponsorship is not available for this course.
If you need a visa, filter your course search to find courses with visa sponsorship.
Alternatively, check if you’re eligible for a different type of visa, such as a Graduate or Family visa, that allows you to train to be a teacher without being sponsored.
Find out more about training to teach in England.
International qualifications
If your qualifications come from a non-UK institution, we may want to see a ‘statement of comparability’ from UK ENIC. This will show us how they compare to UK qualifications.
You can call Get Into Teaching on 0800 389 2500 for:
- guidance on the UK equivalents of your qualifications
- a free statement of comparability once you’ve submitted your application (if we ask you for this)
Training with disabilities and other needs
At 2Schools we want to enable everyone to reach their full potential. After all teaching is the profession that unlocks potential in children. If you do have and declare a disability we will do everything we reasonably can to make special arrangements. Please provide details on your application form so that we can ensure this happens. This will not affect your application.
We are committed to provide equality and fairness for all in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
We have regularly successfully supported a number of trainees with dyslexia, mental health conditions and learning difficulties and will continue to provide high level of support for any disability.
Contact this training provider
- training@oakthorpe.enfield.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 02088076906
- Website
- http://www.2schools.org/
- Address
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Oakthorpe Primary School
c/o Tile Kiln Lane
Palmers Green
London
N13 6BY
Support and advice
For support and advice, you can speak to a teacher training 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 chat online Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (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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Apply
Courses are currently closed but you can still start or continue an application anyway.
You’ll be able to:
- find courses starting in the 2023 to 2024 academic year from 9am on 4 October 2022
- submit your application from 9am on 11 October 2022