| Student type | Fees to pay |
|---|---|
| UK students | £9,250 |
| EU students | £9,250 |
Scarborough Teaching Alliance
Physics (2YRD)
PGCE with QTS full time
- Accredited body
- The University of Hull
- 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
- 1 year
- Date you can apply from
- 8 October 2019
- Date course starts
- September 2020
- Website
- http://www.scarboroughteachingalliance.co.uk
Contents
About the course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education with QTS is an initial qualification in education for those who intend to have a career in teaching. Its three main threads are to provide you with the information, knowledge and skills to enable you to embark on a teaching career and become an effective teacher help you develop a professional interest in educational issues as the basis for further thought or training.
You will also receive 60 credits towards your Masters should you wish to pursue further academic research.
Interview process
We will be holding interview days throughout the next academic year. (please ask us or check out our website for more details) You will be invited to interview in one of our host schools where you will be given a tour of the school and an introduction to the Scarborough Teaching Alliance. You will have a chance to ask questions and find out more about the alliance and your particular area of teaching.
You will spend time in your subject department and you will be observed delivering a lesson (of which you will have prepared prior to interview)
Following in the observation you will be interviewed by lead staff from the alliance and a member of staff from the University of Hull.
You will be informed of the decision within 48 hours of your interview.
How school placements work
You will be placed in your 'host school' in the Autumn Term. You will have a diversity placement and a sixth form placement from January - March. You will then spend the remainder of your placement back in your 'host' school.
Your placements will be interspersed with blocks of study at the university on Campus or in school delivered elements.
Fees
Bursary may be available
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.
Requirements
Qualifications
You need to be a graduate, ideally with a 2:1 or above, although consideration will be given to students with a lower classification who can demonstrate a commitment to children's learning and development.
We welcome graduates from a range of backgrounds. Secondary teaching we ask for subject specific degrees (or with an element of subject specialism where a subject knowledge enhancement programme may be suggested)
You should have GCSEs in Maths, English & (Science* primary only)grade C or above, and will need to pass the professional skills test before starting the course.
Personal qualities
We want students who can demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning themselves: to show real interest and enthusiasm for children's learning, to be resilient and be prepared to work hard, to show creativity and be able to critically reflect on their own learning. We have high standards for the children in our schools and the adults who work with us.
Other requirements
DBS checks will be carried out on all trainees before they are able to begin placement. Any offer of a place on the programme will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
About the training provider
The Scarborough Teaching Alliance is a cross phase alliance based on the North Yorkshire Coast and surrounding areas. The alliance is led by Childhaven Community Nursery School (Early Years & Primary) & Scalby School (Secondary)
We have a proven track record of training the next generation of teachers into the profession. Employability success rate is 100%.
You will be mentored and supported by outstanding practitioners while in your placement schools.
As trainees with the Scarborough Teaching Alliance we invest in your future and our aim is help you grow and develop as professionals in our schools throughout your career.
We offer places on both Primary (3-7 & 5-11) and Secondary school direct.
We want students who can demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning themselves: to show real interest and enthusiasm for children's learning, to be resilient and be prepared to work hard, to show creativity and be able to critically reflect on their own learning. We have high standards for the children in our schools and the adults who work with us.
Training with disabilities and other needs
We are an inclusive organisation and see no barriers to anyone wanting to pursue a career in teaching.
Please speak to us to let us know what your specific needs are and we will be able to accommodate without any hesitation.
Contact details
- c.thickett@scalbyschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01723 362301
- Website
- http://www.scarboroughteachingalliance.co.uk
- Address
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Scalby School
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO12 6TH
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: 1YS
- Training programme code: 2YRD
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Scalby School
Fieldstead Crescent, Scarborough YO12 6TH |
Yes | S |
|
University of Hull
Cottingham Road HU6 7RX |
Yes | H |
Support and advice
For questions about this course you should contact the training provider using the contact details above.
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