Primary PGCE & Primary School Direct Programme Area Lead: Postgraduate ITE Kate Brimacombe

Ofsted 2014 The University of St Mark & St John in Plymouth is celebrating after an outstanding Ofsted report for “the quality of leadership and management" across its teacher training partnership. The University of St Mark & St John Teacher Education Partnership received a judgement of “good with outstanding features” for both its Primary and Secondary Qualified Teacher Status provision. ‘Her Majesty’s Inspectors celebrated the high expectations of the partnership, and applauded the strong relationships between the University, Teaching Alliances, Co-operative Trusts and Church Schools in tackling a rapidly changing educational landscape. The University of St Mark & St John Teacher Education Partnership is on the leading edge of educational developments and I am immensely proud of everyone who has contributed to being in this strong position.’ (VC 2014)

One year programmes for PGCE General Primary School Direct Primary (PGCE with QTS)

PGCE Primary Well established and respected programme Close collaboration between University and partnership schools High quality Masters level teaching Range of school placements Wide range of subjects covered Experienced tutors and mentors

Programme elements Professional Studies Curriculum Studies Teaching Placements 24 weeks in school Contrasting placements Academic assignments

University elements Workshops Lectures Seminars Tutorials Self-study

School-based elements Paired and individual placements Structured build up to develop competency Trained mentors Opportunities for experiences in London and SEN schools Contrasting placements – key stage and location/type of school

Create more school-led training programmes Allow schools to recruit and train trainees in the subjects and phases where employment need is the greatest Let schools choose which accredited provider they wish to work with, and give schools greater control over funding Two different models to attract a range of high quality applicants into teaching School Direct

Primary School Direct Partnerships

School-led and initiated programmes Expectation of employment PGCE or QTS only – different options More localised training Individual or groups of schools, federations or Teaching School Alliances School Direct – what makes it different?

School Direct training programme School Direct training programme (salaried) Two School Direct routes into teaching

School Direct PGCE Primary PGCE with QTS – 60 credits at Level 7 High quality Masters level teaching here on campus (approx. 18 days throughout the year) Focus on professional studies 3 assignments throughout the year – tutor support Subject Knowledge training days

School Direct partners Plymouth Teaching School Alliance (PTSA) General Primary Primary with Maths Primary PE Secondary English, Biology, PE, MFL Diocese of Truro General Primary Tavistock Co-operative Learning Trust (TCLT) General Primary

School Direct partners Atlantic Coast Co-operative Trust (ACCT) General Primary All Saints Teaching School Alliance (ASTSA) General Primary/Early Years Moorland Federation General Primary/ Early Years Primary Excellence Teaching School (PETS) General Primary/Early Years

Entry requirements Degree - Minimum of 2:2 (or equivalent) GCSE ‘C’ or above for English, Mathematics and Science. A minimum of 15 days experience in last 3 years, 5 of which must be in a primary/secondary classroom Professional skills tests – English and maths (by 30 th June 2017)

Applying and Interviews Shortlisting is carried out in partnership School Direct: If successful you will be called for interview at one of the schools in the alliance/trust you have applied for. These interviews are also carried out in partnership with us PGCE: If successful you will be called for interview at the University. These interviews are also carried out in partnership with schools we use

In Apply 1, you can make up to three choices. Competition for places can be strong, so think about how’s best to use your choices You don’t have to use all three, but if you do, you have to make them at the same time – you can’t add them at a later date There’s no restriction to your three choices – you can choose from any route, subject or age group, in any combination Applying through UCAS

Important Dates… Search opens (2017 entry) -11 October 2016 Apply opens (2017 entry) -18 October 2016 Apply 2 opens - not yet confirmed

Interview Pre reading Literacy Test (and some School Direct partners will have a maths test) Teaching activity Group discussion or activity Formal interview

Finance Funding for postgraduate teacher training is available for eligible graduates on postgraduate routes including the non- salaried School Direct programme.postgraduate routes Visit: teaching/funding/postgraduate-fundinghttp:// teaching/funding/postgraduate-funding

Open to all graduates Funded by tuition fees paid by the trainee £9000 Trainee may receive a bursary from the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) Finance

What to do now? Look at all the options available – PGCE, QTS and consider what route you prefer Ensure you have all relevant qualifications (degree 2:2 or above, English, maths (and science for primary) GCSEs Gain relevant experience in schools Practise for professional skills tests – DfE website Review subject knowledge

Where to go for help training training DfE Teaching Line on freephone: Programme Area Lead: Postgraduate ITE Kate Brimacombe