| Student type | Fees to pay |
|---|---|
| UK students | £9,250 |
| EU students | £9,250 |
Penistone Area Partnership
Business Studies (2XRZ)
PGCE with QTS full time
- Accredited body
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Financial support
- 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
- 1 year
- Date you can apply from
- 9 October 2018
- Date course starts
- September 2019
- Website
- http://www.penistone-gs.uk
Contents
About the course
During the study of the course you will follow a programme of professional development to enhance your teaching pedagogy, alongside placements within your partnership’s schools. During your placement you will have the opportunity to observe and teach over various key stages, in a variation of schools. You will attend Sheffield Hallam University during professional development days, where you will benefit from high quality sessions from research informed practise, who will also provide assignment and teaching support, with the lead school in the partnership providing bespoke training to meet your needs and develop your teaching pedagogy.
Every trainee must also undertake a short primary placement as part of their professional development during term, alongside observing SEND and EAL students. This will be undertaken at one of the partnership primary schools.
To support trainees knowledge development, it may be possible to undertake an SKE (Subject Knowledge Enhancement) which will be delivered by an outstanding practioner from across the partnership.
During the year trainees will complete 3 professional assignments, two of which are worth 30 master’s credits, gaining 60 in total.
Upon completion of the course you will be awarded either QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTS with PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education), both allow you to continue into the teaching profession.
As part of ongoing support, each trainee will benefit from a school-based mentor, academic tutor, and a university link who are all experienced, helpful and approachable.
Interview process
Once your application has been submitted via UCAS, the candidate will be invited to attend an interview at Penistone Grammar School.
As part of the interview process the candidate will be interviewed by the School Direct Lead alongside the Curriculum Strategic Leader for the chosen subject. It may also be possible a member of Sheffield Hallam University will attend the interview.
The interview will consist of;
- formal interview
- class based observation
- group activity
If the candidate is successful, the place will on the condition the Maths and English Skills based tests are passed.
How school placements work
Each trainee undertakes 2 placements over 3 key stages (11-16 with additional post 16) and a primary placement during the year.
- Placement 1: Host school 1 (Term 1 & 2)
- Placement 2: Host School 2 (Term 3)
- Placement 3: Host School 1 (Term 4-6)
The partner schools include;
- Penistone Grammar School
- Honley High School
- Colne Valley High School
- Mirfield Free Grammar School
- Spen Valley High
Fees
Financial support
You may be eligible for a loan while you study.
Requirements
Qualifications
To apply for a place on the School Direct programme you must have;
- Grade C or above in Maths and English
- A relevant UK undergraduate degree qualification 2:1 and above, or a recognised equivalent qualification
- Applications with a 2:2 qualification or below are accepted but offer will depend on experience.
Once successful each applicant must pass the Professional Skills tests in numeracy and literacy before beginning the course.
Personal qualities
Do you have an engaging personality? High expectations? Good communication?
Then you could be the future of the teaching profession here at the Penistone Area Partnership.
About the training provider
The Penistone and Area Partnership is a fantastic place to work and learn. It provides a school-based learning opportunity in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. This is an inspirational partnership of 12 primary schools and 5 secondary schools, many of which have achieved Good or better Ofsted ratings. This year PGS achieved their best results with 81% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 62% grade 5 or above. In Science, 86% of students achieved 2 passes at grade 4 or above and 33% achieving grade 7 or above in both, placing PGS in the top 20% of schools nationally. The success continued in A Level with 47% of students achieving A*/A, an ALPs score of 2, putting PGS in the top 5% of providers in the country.
The vision, shared by all the schools, is straightforward but powerful – ‘the highest standards of education and care for all’. We try to create an environment in which staff, pupils and trainee teachers feel valued and supported.
The schools in the partnership have all worked with trainee teachers for many years and fully recognise how much vibrancy, enthusiasm and drive they can offer to a school community. A School Direct placement with us will provide an excellent experience, fully equipping you to excel in your NQT year and beyond.
Training with disabilities and other needs
We consider applications from everyone, if you wish to discuss your application further please don’t hesitate to contact the partnership.
Contact details
- ite@penistone-gs.uk
- Telephone
- 01226 762114
- Website
- http://www.penistone-gs.uk
- Address
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Huddersfield Road
Penistone
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S36 7BX
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: 1X5
- Training programme code: 2XRZ
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
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield S36 7BX |
Yes | - |
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