1. Postgraduate Teacher Training

2. 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

3. 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+

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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
Vital for familiarising with test layout and timings

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Thank you for listening Any Questions?