1. University College Cork
Train to Teach in the UK
University College Cork

2. Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) PGDE (Scotland)
Early Years 3 – 7
Primary 7– 11
Secondary 11 – 18

3. How Long Does it Take? One year full-time England & Wales:
September – June (Scotland start August)
Up to two years part-time
Alternatively you can follow the “The Schools Direct” Programme

4. Entry Requirements GCSE – or Leaving Cert Ordinary
GCSE Maths, English – Grade C or above
Leaving Cert Ordinary Grade C3 or above
Primary & Early Years requires a Science subject at Grade C or above
Pass the Numeracy & Literacy Skills Tests usually
before the Interview

5. Entry Requirements Hons Degree 2:2 or above
Secondary – usually requires 50% relevant subject
Primary & Early Years – any degree subject
Basic ICT knowledge
Classroom experience – usually days

6. Professional Skills Tests
Introduced in 2013
Core skills which teachers need to fulfill their wider role in schools
Tests student competency in NUMERACY AND LITERACY regardless of specialism
Pass in professional skills tests require before PGCE commences; some universities require applicants to pass these tests before interview.
Tests are computerized, approx 50 centers across UK – 6 in NI
Professional skills tests not required in Scotland

7. Professional Skills Tests
Three chances to pass
Failure 3 times = no re-sit permitted for 2 calendar years
Cost - 1st Test Free, Subsequent tests = £19.25
Tests can be practiced online at home as often as required:
Vital for familiarising with test layout and timings

8. Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Most popular route into teaching
Main focus is on developing teaching skills – rather than improving subject knowledge
Cost – £9,000 – Nationwide
Generous Bursaries available in most subjects

9. No Compulsory Up-Front Fees
Funding
Funding
No Compulsory Up-Front Fees
Student Loans available to all successful candidates (EU residents)
Repayments begin on completion of PGCE and when earning in excess of £21,000
Many Universities offer Incentives – e.g. Laptops, book tokens etc.
Scholarships also available depending on University
You can apply for a postgraduate loan if:
you’re studying a taught or research master’s course
you’re studying at a university or college, or by distance learning
Repayments commence at £22k. For eg. At £22k - £21k = £1k repayment £7.50 per month
Your eligibility for financial support, and the amount you can expect to receive, will depend on the subject in which you train and your degree classification, or highest relevant academic qualification.
BURSARIES
Generous, tax-free funding is available to the best graduates training in a range of subjects. You could access a bursary or be awarded a prestigious scholarship – which provides additional support and benefits throughout your training year. (SEE NEXT SLIDE)

10. Government Bursaries
You'll need a first, 2:1 or 2:2 (or equivalent) to be eligible for a bursary or scholarship. If you don't have this class of degree or equivalent, you can still access tuition fee and maintenance loans to help fund your training and cover tuition fees.
We would like to reassure you that there will be no immediate changes in the circumstances of European citizens living, studying or working in the UK.
You don’t need to apply for a bursary. If you’re enrolled on a non-salaried postgraduate course and meet the eligibility criteria, you will begin receiving payments automatically from your chosen teacher training provider when you begin your course. How you’re paid will depend on the amount of financial support you receive. 

11. Application UCAS –Universities & Colleges Association
See:
Applications for England & Wales open: October 2016
Application is save & return – no need to complete in one sitting
3 choices
Simultaneous Applications
No set closing date but some subjects fill up quickly. Primary, History, P.E.
2 References Required (academic or school)
You will be able to apply for UCAS Teacher Training programmes starting in 2017 in England and Wales from 18 October 2016.
Scottish training programmes are available through UCAS’ undergraduate scheme.
You can use UCAS track once you have sent it. £23.00 for your application.
Once you have finished, tutor adds reference, some unis will either reject, offer or invite to interview. UK-wide, Some courses will require an additional admissions test.

12. The Personal Statement
What to Include
Reasons for choosing a particular course
Enthusiasm for Teaching
Experience – What you observed on placement (Classroom Management, Responsibility)
Passion for your Subject especially Secondary
Personal Qualities – why you’d be a good teacher
Other Interests –Voluntary Work, Sports Coaching, Youth Clubs, After School Clubs, Church Groups

13. Application The Correct Approach Write clearly Don’t repeat yourself
Enthusiastic and motivated
Spelling and grammar – Check and Check again
Make it interesting

14. The Interview Usually half day event Possible Tasks
Numeracy and Literacy checks (primary)
Group Interview
Presentation
Subject knowledge check (secondary)
Individual Interview
- Commitment to teaching
- Subject Knowledge
- Evidence of your school experience

15. Useful Contacts UCAS Teacher Training – ucas.com
Education UK - education.gov.uk
Also Teaching Trade Unions
eg. ATL, NUT, NAS/UWT

16. Come to Ireland..... Edge Hill University hosting “Drop In” Days:
Wednesday 9th November – Dublin (Trinity City Hotel 11 – 5pm)
Thursday 10th November - Belfast
(Wellington Park Hotel 11 – 4pm)

17. Popular Universities Edge Hill University www.edgehill.ac.uk
Primary & Secondary
London South Bank University
Primary Only
Bishop Grosseteste University
University of Strathclyde
Some of the more popular universities we recommend considering include:
Edge Hill University in Lancashire, England
London South Bank University – for primary teaching only
Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln, England
And the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow

18. Professional Graduate Diploma in Education PGDE –
Scotland already has a big reputation for its teaching courses and one of the most popular Universities to do this at is Strathclyde…
-Leading provider of teacher education Scotland and one of the largest in the UK.
-Work spans across the globe. The staff have projects across the world.
-Ranked 5th in the UK in the Complete University Guide.
-Recognised internationally
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education PGDE –
Primary and Secondary Education

19. Teacher Education in Scotland
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is the
graduate entry to teaching in Scotland
Available for primary and secondary phases
The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is
regulated by
the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)
Scottish Government

20. Minimum Entry Requirements - determined by Scottish Government
An undergraduate degree
GCSE Mathematics at Grade B or above
Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Mathematics at Grade B3 or above
GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature at Grade C or above
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher English at Grade C3 or above
In addition, for Secondary, a suitable degree, including passes in the subject(s) you want to teach for 1/3 of a year’s study for at least two years.

21. Costs & Application
Scottish training programmes available through UCAS undergraduate scheme.
Scotland/EU
Full-time: £1,820
Part-time: £1,100

22. Teacher Induction Scheme
Guarantees graduating students a post in a Scottish school for their
first year teaching.
Only available to home/EU students, or to students who have at least
3 years’ residency in the UK before commencement of the course.
Incentive Payment
As a newly qualified teacher, you can receive an additional £8,000
under the Preference Waiver Scheme if you agree to work anywhere
in Scotland for your induction scheme.
After you complete your PGDE, THE Scottish government guarantees a one-year (190 teaching days) probationary placement on the Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS) for all eligible graduates in public sector schools.
- It is designed to allow students to complete their probationary year and gain full registration with the GTC(Scotland). Once you complete your probationary year, you'll be awarded full registration.
And most importantly, this scheme offers an incentive payment If you tick the Preference Waiver Payment (PWP) box on your online application form, this means that you have agreed to work in any Scottish local authority. In return for choosing this option, you will receive £8,000 if you are a secondary teacher or £6,000 if you are a primary teacher.

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