AGCAS Teaching Task Group London May 2012 Wendy Edwards

Graduate Teacher Training Programme Wendy Edwards

Graduate Teacher Programme The Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) offers a way to qualify as a teacher while working. It is a one-year full-time programme of postgraduate training. Once they have QTS, they can work as a qualified teacher. The training is tailored to suit their individual needs. Wendy Edwards

Qualifications Needed A bachelor’s degree from a UK institution or equivalent. (most providers will ask for 2:2) If training in a secondary school the degree must be related to their teaching subject GCSE Maths and English to train in a secondary school and also Science to train in a primary school – grade C or above or equivalent. Note: All these qualifications must be in place at the time of application. Some recent experience in the relevant age range Wendy Edwards

The Training Agency will pay the training provider who will then pay the school The school will pay the salary at the rate for that of an unqualified teacher. Salary is around £15800 p.a. There are no course fees Finance Wendy Edwards

The Training One day per week is dedicated to subject application and professional studies delivered The rest of the week is spent in school working in classrooms and with a dedicated mentor Wendy Edwards

Assessment During the course of the training they are working to meet the standards for Qualified Teacher Status [QTS] They demonstrate that they have met these standards by producing a portfolio of evidence against QTS They will also have a final assessment by an external assessor who will observe them teach, discuss their progress and study their portfolio Wendy Edwards

Masters Accreditation There may be the opportunity to work towards masters credits during the training year This will give them 60 credits towards a Masters in Education which is equivalent to a PGCE Wendy Edwards

Requirements Although they are employed by one school it is a requirement to experience a second school during the training. They will need to experience two consecutive age ranges They will need to be aware of ages ranges before and after those they are trained to teach Wendy Edwards

The Application Process All applications must be made through teaching/apply-for-teacher-training.aspx teaching/apply-for-teacher-training.aspx Closing dates will be different for every provider Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview Original certificates/documents will be required at interview Wendy Edwards

Interviews Interviews include an individual interview, interaction with pupils and a literacy test This may take place at a school or at the institution Original documents are required at interview Wendy Edwards

Ofsted All Graduate Teacher Programmes will have been inspected by Ofsted Wendy Edwards

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Self Funded Graduate Teacher Training Programme Wendy Edwards

What is the SFGTP The Self Funded Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) offers a way to qualify as a teacher while working. They must be employed at a school. It is a one-year programme Once they have QTS, they can work as a qualified teacher. The training is tailored to suit their individual needs. They are not supernumerary Wendy Edwards

Qualifications Needed A bachelor’s degree from a UK institution or equivalent. (most providers will ask for 2:2) If training in a secondary school the degree must be related to their teaching subject GCSE Maths and English to train in a secondary school and also Science to train in a primary school – grade C or above or equivalent. Note: All these qualifications must be in place at the time of application. All original documents will be needed at interview Wendy Edwards

The school will pay the salary at the rate for an unqualified teacher. Salary starts around £15800 p.a. Course fees are up to the provider Finance Wendy Edwards

Assessment During the course of the training they are working to meet the standards for Qualified Teacher Status [QTS] They demonstrate that they have met these standards by producing a portfolio of evidence against QTS They will also have a final assessment by an external assessor who will observe them teach, discuss their progress and study their portfolio Wendy Edwards

Requirements Although they are employed by one school it is a requirement to experience a second school during the training. They will need to experience two consecutive age ranges They will need to be aware of ages ranges before and after those they are trained to teach Wendy Edwards

Applications and Interviews Applications are made directly to the provider Interviews may include an individual interview, interaction with pupils and a literacy test This may take place at a school or at the institution Original documents will be needed at interview Wendy Edwards

The Training Depends on the provider There may be online training There may be face to face training Wendy Edwards

Ofsted All Self Funded Graduate Teacher Programmes will have been inspected by Ofsted Wendy Edwards

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Overseas Teacher Training Programme Wendy Edwards

What is the OTTP The OTTP offers a way to qualify as a teacher for those holding a teaching qualification from another country outside the EU It is a one year training programme training. Once they have QTS, they can work as a qualified teacher in the UK. The training is tailored to suit their individual needs. Wendy Edwards

Qualifications Needed The equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from a UK bachelor degree. If training in a secondary school the degree must be related to their teaching subject GCSE Maths and English to train in a secondary school and also Science to train in a primary school – grade C or above or equivalent. Note: All these qualifications must be in place at the time of application. Qualifications should be checked by NARIC A Work Permit (Tier 2) Wendy Edwards

OTTP four-year rule The four-year rule states that overseas trained teachers (OTTs) can teach for up to four years before they must be QTS qualified. If a teacher has not achieved QTS within four years, they can no longer teach. If they wish to continue teaching, they must complete a programme such as a PGCE to gain QTS, or gain employment in an independent school. The four years start from the first day of teaching in a mainstream school in England, and includes any time out of service Wendy Edwards

UK NARIC helps organisations understand more about qualifications from overseas and their recognition. They are the UK's only official source of information on overseas qualifications and education systems. National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)

Teachers qualified in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America From 1 April 2012, teachers who qualified in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America (USA) will be recognised as qualified teachers and awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England without being required to undertake any further training or assessment. Wendy Edwards

Teachers qualified in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America The Teaching Agency will verify that the individual is a fully qualified teacher in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA and has not been barred from teaching. Subject to satisfactory completion of these checks, the teacher will be issued with a letter confirming the award of QTS Wendy Edwards

Teachers qualified in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America Once QTS has been awarded, teachers qualified in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in USA will not be required to undertake statutory induction. They will be subject to the performance management arrangements in schools in the same way as any other qualified teacher. Wendy Edwards

The school will pay the salary at the rate for an unqualified teacher. Salary starts around £15800 p.a. Course fees are up to the provider If an OTT needs to undertake a programme of additional training, the Teaching Agency will cover the costs (up to a value of £1250) Finance Wendy Edwards

The Training Depends on the provider There may be online training There may be face to face training Wendy Edwards

Assessment During the course of the training they are working to meet the standards for Qualified Teacher Status [QTS] They demonstrate that they have met these standards by producing a portfolio of evidence against QTS They will also have a final assessment by an external assessor who will observe them teach, discuss their progress and study their portfolio Wendy Edwards

Requirements Although they are employed by one school it is a requirement to experience a second school during the training. They will need to experience two consecutive age ranges They will need to be aware of ages ranges before and after those they are trained to teach Wendy Edwards

The Application Process All applications are made directly to the provider Closing dates will be different for every provider Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview Original certificates/documents will be required at interview Wendy Edwards

Interviews Interviews may include an individual interview, interaction with pupils and a literacy test This may take place at a school or at the institution Wendy Edwards

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SCITT School Centred Initial Teacher Training Wendy Edwards

SCITT programmes are designed and delivered by groups of neighbouring schools and colleges. Wendy Edwards

Taught by experienced, practising teachers, and often tailored towards local teaching needs, all SCITT courses lead to qualified teacher status (QTS). Many, though not all, will also award a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) validated by a Higher Education Institution. Wendy Edwards

How long does SCITT take? Courses generally last for one year full-time. Wendy Edwards

Qualifications Exactly the same requirements for GCSEs and Degree as other training programmes Wendy Edwards

How to Apply In most cases, through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR), although some SCITT providers require direct applications. You can apply to up to four different providers, in order of preference. Wendy Edwards

Assessment Only Wendy Edwards

Assessment Only For very experienced teachers with a degree and already meeting all of the standards for qualified teacher status (QTS) without the need for any further training. Wendy Edwards

Assessment Only Evidence will be presented to demonstrate the standards have been met including skills tests in literacy and numeracy. Wendy Edwards

Qualifications Exactly the same requirements for GCSEs and Degree as other training programmes Wendy Edwards

Applications Directly to an approved provider Wendy Edwards

Cost Each provider will be different Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct The main aim of School Direct is to allow schools to recruit and select the trainees they want with the expectation that they will then go on to work within the school or group of schools in which they were trained, although there is no absolute guarantee of employment. Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct Many, though not all, will also award a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) validated by a Higher Education Institution. Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct There are just over 100 schools offering School Direct places either individually or as a consortium with other schools across England. Places will be available for primary and for priority secondary subjects including maths, physics, chemistry and modern languages plus a limited number of other secondary subjects. Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct There will be no standard model for School Direct training, but the majority of time will be training in the classroom. Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct Courses should generally last for one year full-time starting in September Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct Exactly the same requirements for GCSEs and Degree as other training programmes Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct Trainees on a School Direct course will have to pay tuition fees to cover the cost of the course, but home and EU trainees will be eligible for a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of these fees and will not have to pay anything back until they are earning over £21,000 per annum. Tuition fees will vary depending on the institution and the maximum fee you can be charged is £9,000. Further information from Students Finance England Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct Bursaries are available dependent on teaching subject and a degree class of at least 2:2. If they train in a school where more than a quarter of pupils are eligible for free school meals they may, if eligible, also receive an additional 25 per cent training bursary top-up. Home trainees can also apply for a means-tested maintenance grant of up to £3,250 and a maintenance loan of up to £5,500 (more if they live away from home and they study in London). Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct Exactly the same requirements for GCSE and Degree as other training programmes Wendy Edwards

Schools Direct Sign up with the Teaching Agency to receive a registration number. An with a link to a list of these schools, and the subjects or phases they are offering, will be sent. Apply directly to schools. Wendy Edwards

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