| Student type | Fees to pay |
|---|---|
| UK students | £9,250 |
| EU students | £9,250 |
| International students | £19,800 |
Hartismere School
Physics (E636)
PGCE with QTS full time
- Accredited body
- University of East Anglia
- Financial support
- Scholarship, bursary or student finance if you’re eligible
- Qualification
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PGCE with QTS
A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) with qualified teacher status (QTS) allows you to teach in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It’s also recognised internationally.
Many PGCE courses include credits that count toward a Master’s degree.
- Course length
- 38 weeks
- Date you can apply from
- 8 October 2019
- Date course starts
- September 2020
- Website
- http://www.hartismere.com
Contents
About the course
Our 38-week, full-time PGCE Secondary Science (specialising in Physics) programme will equip you with the skills, experience and knowledge you need to teach all three sciences to Key Stage 3 and your subject specialism to Key Stage 4.
In addition, we will help you to develop expertise that will enable you to teach all three sciences to Key Stage 4 (GCSE) and your subject specialism to Key Stage 5 (A Level).
Upon successful completion of your PGCE, you will graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and 90 Master’s credits.
Interview process
Interviews are part of the formal selection process. You will need to present yourself well, come prepared, and dress smartly. Your interview day will include:
- An introductory talk
- An individual interview
- A written task
- Engage in small group discussion
You may also be asked to complete other relevant tasks such as:
- Working with small groups of pupils
How school placements work
UEA’s PGCE Secondary programme places great emphasis on practical skills and the realities of classroom teaching.
You will spend up to 120 days in school placement. On the School Direct route you will already know the Lead and partner schools in which you will have at least one of you placements when you are offered a place on the course.
The programme begins with structured observation in both secondary and primary schools in your local area.
During the two extensive placements in our partnership schools, you’ll gain a broad range of practical teaching experience. You will learn to put ideas and theory into practice.
Fees
For any additional course costs at the University of East Anglia please visit our website
Financial support
You could be eligible for either:
- a scholarship of £28,000
- a bursary of £26,000
With a scholarship or bursary, you'll also get early career payments of £2,000 each in your second, third and fourth years of teaching (£3,000 in some areas of England).
To qualify for a scholarship you’ll need a degree of 2:1 or above in Physics or a related subject. For a bursary you’ll need a 2:2 or above in any subject.
You can’t claim both a bursary and a scholarship - you can only claim one.
Find out how to apply for a scholarship. You don’t need to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course. Find out about eligibility for bursaries and how you’ll be paid.
You may also be eligible for a loan while you study.
Find out about financial support if you’re from outside the UK.
Financial support from the training provider
Find out more about the Financial Support available within our Essential Information section
Requirements
Qualifications
Before submitting your application, you require:
- A GCSE pass at grade C/4or equivalent in English language and mathematics
- IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in each component or an equivalent qualification, if your first language is not English
Before beginning the course, you will need to have achieved a degree or equivalent. Approximately 50% of the degree should be relevant to the subject you will teach. A degree classification of 2:2 or above is preferred in Physics or a closely related subject.
NB: Further degree requirements apply. Find out more within our Essential Information section
Personal qualities
Trainees are selected on the basis of their application form, references and an interview. You are encouraged to prepare thoroughly.
Application forms should demonstrate strengths in subject and curriculum knowledge, your enthusiasm and commitment to a career in teaching, and the age range for which you have applied.
Other requirements
Prior to submitting your application, we recommend you gain some observational experience in a classroom environment if possible. This will help you gain an up-to-date understanding of how classrooms are managed and how teaching and learning takes place.
Applicants must also obtain:
- An Enhanced Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service
- A satisfactory Health Check. All PGCE trainee teachers must meet the Secretary of State's requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach.
All trainee teachers must have the health and physical capacity to teach and not put children and young people at risk of harm.
About the training provider
Hartismere is a State Funded Independent School for the whole community, and was Suffolk's first Academy. Although the School continues to enjoy a good relationship with the Local Authority, it also has independence from it. This autonomy is exemplified through the facilities enjoyed by our students, as well as the curriculum that they follow.
The school is able to respond to the needs of its own community and charts its own course in the educational world. This course reflects its independence, as well as its traditional, academic and community values.
For further information please see our website
About the accredited body
UEA’s School of Education and Lifelong Learning is one of the UK’s premier centres for teaching and research in professional education and training. The School’s research has made a difference in schools across the country, influencing approaches to managing classroom behaviour, understanding students' motivation, and creating effective communities for learning.
All of our PGCE tutors have experience of school teaching and leadership, and all are specialists in particular areas of the curriculum. UEA’s expertise, together with our partner schools, means you'll be well-supported throughout your PGCE, both during your time on placement and on campus.
Training with disabilities and other needs
Together with our accredited providers we operate an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
All PGCE trainee teachers must meet the Secretary of State's requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach. All candidates offered a place are required to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire. If this reveals any additional needs, we will consider reasonable adjustments, which may include particular school placements, and other support and monitoring during the course.
Find out more about the information and advice available through UEA's Wellbeing Service
Contact details
- lcl@hartismere.com
- Telephone
- 01379870315
- Website
- http://www.hartismere.com
- Address
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Castleton Way
Eye
Suffolk
IP23 7BL
Apply
Apply on the UCAS website. You’ll need to register with UCAS before you can apply.
Visit Get into Teaching for guidance on applying for teacher training.
When you apply you’ll need these codes for the Choices section of your application form:
- Training provider code: 1GP
- Training programme code: E636
Choose a training location
You’ll also need to choose a training location – select the relevant location name on the application form.
| Location | Vacancies | Code |
|---|---|---|
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Main Site
Castleton Way, Eye IP23 7BL |
Yes | - |
Support and advice
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