Postgraduate Teacher Training

Postgraduate Teacher Training Routes into Postgraduate Teacher Training Qualifications Fees and Funding How to Apply Making a strong application – Personal Statement The Interview Life as a Teacher

Early Years 3 – 7 Primary 7– 11 Secondary 11 – 16 Post Compulsory 14+ POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Early Years 3 – 7 Primary 7– 11 Secondary 11 – 16 Post Compulsory 14+

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Qualifications GCSE Maths, English – Grade C or above Primary & Early Years require Science GCSE Grade C In 2013 passing the Numeracy & Literacy QTS Skills Tests before the course began became a requirement 50,000 courses in the UCAS system

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Hons Degree 2:2 or above – dependant on provider Secondary & Post Compulsory - 50% subject content ( ICT, Business, MFL and Music) Primary & Early Years – any degree subject ICT knowledge/understanding Classroom experience –ideally 5 days Competitive programmes often require more

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Professional Skills Tests Introduced in 2013 Core skills that teachers need to fulfill their wider role in schools, rather than the subject knowledge required for teaching. Tests student competency in numeracy, literacy Regardless of specialism Usually - pass required before programme commences Tests are computerized, approx 40 centers across UK Edge Hill University has its own test centre on site – one of only 2 universities in the UK

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Professional Skills Tests Tests can be practiced online at home Two chances to pass Failure twice = no re sit permitted for 2 calendar years Cost - 1st Test Free, Subsequent tests = £19.25 Tests can be practiced online at home as many times as required www.education.gov.uk/teachskillstests Vital for familiarising with test layout and timings

PGCE – Postgraduate/Professional Certificate of Education Most popular route/choice Focus on developing teaching 1 year FT, 2 years PT or Flexible options Cost – £9,000 - Nationwide Generous Bursaries available in most subjects

School Direct School Direct is a new and innovative approach to ITT that can be designed to be bespoke to trainee and school cluster needs. Edge Hill University is proud to offer its PGCE in partnership with schools nationally. (See website for full list of partnership schools) Addresses the same learning outcomes as the University based PGCE, with the additional benefits of providing distinct and bespoke training activities in schools.  Application is conducted through UCAS, and applicants apply to a specific school in a specific geographical area. The Lead School is very much involved in the selection and recruitment process. A thorough and rigorous interview process is carried out within the school and applicants are interviewed in Lead Schools by members of staff from Edge Hill University and the Lead School. Applications can be a mix of PGCE and School Direct

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING 2015 to 2016 Scholarship (2) Trainee with 1st/PhD 2:1/Master’s 2:2 Other (3) Physics £30,000 £25,000 £9,000  Maths Chemistry, Computing £20,000 £0 Languages - Biology £15,000 Primary Maths £6,000 £3,000 Geography, English, History, Music, RE £9,000 £4,000 Primary D&T £12,000

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING No compulsory up front fees Funding No compulsory up front fees Repayments begin at £21,000 earnings Living cost loans available up to a maximum of £8,009 Maintenance grants available up to a maximum of £3,387 (depending on your circumstances) Incentives vary from each Uni e.g. Laptop

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING UCAS –Universities & Colleges Association 27th October (varies each year) Save & Return Basic Information 3 choices Simultaneous No set closing date 2 References – choose your referees wisely

The Personal Statement What to Include The Nemesis!!! Reasons for choosing a particular course Enthusiasm for Teaching Experience – What did you observe (Classroom Management, Responsibility) Passion for your Subject Personal Qualities – why would you be a good teacher? Other Interests – Sports, Volunteering

The Personal Statement The Correct Approach Write clearly Don’t repeat yourself Enthusiastic and motivated Spelling and grammar Make it interesting

The Personal Statement Hints & Tips Avoid overusing ‘I’ Interesting opening line Solid summarising sentence Don’t Lie! Allow enough time Try out ‘hard sell’ on friends Be prepared for criticism POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Set yourself apart…. Funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses: (Maths, Science, Languages, IT, D&T) More School Experience Current Affairs Voluntary Work (Youth Clubs) Transitionary Age Phases 50,000 courses in the UCAS system

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Life as a Teacher Varied - no two weeks the same 21 – 25 hours classroom work – age dependant Additional duties – Registration, break times, assembly Pastoral Care 10% weekly allocated to planning Inspections e.g. Ofsted

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Inspiring , Motivational , Job Satisfaction Career Progression & Developmental Opportunities e.g. Head of Subject, Department, Faculty Incremental Salary Additional Teaching & Learning (TLR) responsibilities e.g. Pastoral care, Culture/Diversity awareness Teachers pension - 2nd largest in public sector Holidays Housing and Home share schemes Strong Union Support

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Unqualified Teachers – Min £15,976 – Max £25,520 Qualified Teachers – Min £21,804 – Max £32,187 Advanced Skills Teachers – Min £37,461 – Max £58,250 Head Teachers – Min £42,803 – Max £107,210

POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING Useful Contacts UCAS Teacher Training – ucas.com Education UK - education.gov.uk DirectGov – directgov.uk Rachael Farley – Postgraduate Recruitment & EU Manager Edge Hill University farleyr@edgehill.ac.uk 01695 657142

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