Train to Teach PGCE Open day 14 June 2013

Train to Teach at theUniversity of Brighton

Tim Rose

Senior Admissions Tutor

School of Education

Friday 14th June 2013

Why teach?

Why train at Brighton?

One of the largest providers of ITE in the country

Tutors have all been successful teachers

Outstanding Ofsted reports and results

In partnership with over 450 schools/colleges

Employment prospects are excellent

Gain ‘M level’ credits as part of your course

Brighton is a great place to be a student!

Wide range of courses available

Which course?

• PGCE Secondary –1 year full-time (16 month part-time may be

available on some routes)

14 subject routes

• PGCE Post Compulsory Education – 1 year full-time

• School Direct

1 year employment based programme

‘Training’ or ‘Salaried’ status

PGCE Secondary Subject Routes • Art and Design

• Design and Technology

• English

• Geography

• Computer Science*

• Mathematics*

• Modern Foreign Languages

• Religious Studies

• Biology, Chemistry*, Physics*

• Physics with Mathematics

• PE and Dance - based at the Chelsea School

*SKE courses may be available in these subjects.

Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Courses

• In 20012/13, we have been running pre-PGCE courses for suitable graduates who need to develop their subject knowledge before training to teach:

– Chemistry

– Mathematics

– Physics

– Computer Science

• These are full-time courses of varying length (depending on need), have no tuition fees and a generous training bursary for eligible students

BUT

Individual places are subject to approval from the NCTL

PGCE Secondary Course Structure

• 36 week course which includes:

– University based work

– Two school/college placements, each of 12 weeks in length

– Independent study

• Modular scheme consisting of :

– Subject Education (2 modules – 40 credits)

– Placement-based work (2 modules – 60 credits)

– Education Studies (1 module – 20 credits) • The course enables students to gain Masters level credits through M-level

activities whilst on placement. These can be used towards a full MA in Education at the University of Brighton or towards a Masters course offered elsewhere.

PGCE Primary Course Structure

• 36 week innovative course which includes:

– University led training

– School led training

– Independent study

• Modular scheme consisting of :

– Contemporary Issues in Education

– Foundation Subjects

– Professional Knowledge and Enquiry

– Exploring, Embedding and Enhancing Effective Practice • The course enables students to gain Masters level credits through M-level

activities whilst on placement. These can be used towards a full MA in Education at the University of Brighton or towards a Masters course offered elsewhere.

School Direct

• School Direct Training– Financial implications/incentives the same as PGCE– PGCE final award– Attend elements/all of the PGCE Programme– Host school arranges second school placement

• School Direct Salaried– Receive a salary as unqualified teacher and no fees– QTS award only– School likely to take responsibility for much of the training– Employing school arranges second school placement

Training Bursary

A TDA funded financial incentive for top graduates in ‘shortage’ subjects

For full details, see the DFE website (http://www.education.gov.uk)

PhysicsMathsChemistryMFL

All other UoB routes

Non-priority routes

1st £20,000 £9,000 £0

2:1 £15,000 £4,000 £0

2:2 £12,000 £0 £0

What are we looking for?

• Academic qualifications

– GCSE (grade C) in English & maths (and Science for primary

courses) are essential entry requirements for all ITE courses.

Equivalence tests available.

– An Honours degree (min 2.2) or equivalent is essential for all PGCE

courses

• Subject knowledge – and a passion for the specialist subject

• Experience with secondary/primary aged pupils – preferably in a

British school setting

• Professional Skills Tests

• The quality of the personal statement and other experiences

• The reference

Comments from graduates………….

“ The course prepared me really well – it was very demanding – but then so is teaching.”

“I can honestly say that I don’t think I could have been better prepared and, as a result, I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year of

teaching. I still can’t believe that I am being paid to do this job. I love it!