2Schools Consortium Primary (X130)

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: 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/

Contents

About the course

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

The course fees for UK students in 2022 to 2023 are £9,000.

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

• Email: training@oakthorpe.enfield.sch.uk
• Telephone: 02088076906
• Website: http://www.2schools.org/
• Address: 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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