Welcome to the Learner Services Staff Training Session This is an opportunity to learn about the work of the Learner Services Team And To learn about the information that we provide to learners about progression routes into employment

How will we do this? By giving an overview of the team and what we do Show you one of the career presentations put together for employment week Show you where to find the presentations and also a resource for where to look for employment

What do you think Learner Services IAG team do? Exercise: Split into groups and on your flip chart write down what you think the Learner Services IAG team do?

Learner Services IAG Team

Learner Advisor Role Learner Support Fund applications Childcare Transport Fees Initial assessments for MAES courses Referral and signposting to other agencies Impartial advice and guidance about learning training and work.

Publicising the IAG/Learner Support Fund Word of mouth Class Visits Notice Boards/posters around centres Employability week and events

Routes into Teaching in Primary and Secondary Schools June 2014 MAES Learner Services

Introduction There are lots of routes into teaching in Primary and Secondary Schools . The three main routes we are looking at are: undergraduate teacher training, postgraduate teacher training - university route Postgraduate employment-based teacher training

Work Activities Some of the work activities are: Teaching children subject areas Children’s welfare/safeguarding Health & Safety in the classroom Setting up displays of children’s work Meeting parents/parents evenings Arranging Class trips and school activities

Personal Qualities & Skills Enjoys working with children/people and teaching Knowledge of subject matter Effective discipline skills Good classroom management skills Good communication with children and adults Knowledge of the primary and secondary national curriculum Strong rapport with learners

Pay & Opportunities Main salary scale for primary and secondary teachers is £21,804 - £36,751 a year Teachers who reach the top of the scale may be able to progress to the higher scale £34,523-£37,124 Separate pay scales for teachers with advanced skills or leadership roles

Entry Routes & Training The most common routes are: Undergraduate degree route – studying a degree for 3 or 4 years and gain qualified teacher status (QTS) Postgraduate route university based – gain QTS by studying Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Post graduate work-based route – gain QTS by training and working in a school at the same time. A DBS check will also be required

Qualifications Degree entry requires A levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Mature students who don’t have ‘A’ levels can do an Access Course Postgraduate routes usually require a degree relevant to the subject you wish to teach. Additional qualifications required are: Primary School - GCSE (A-C) in English, Maths and Science Secondary School - GCSE (A-C) in English, Maths (and science depending on which subject you are teaching).

Labour Market Information A steady increase in the number of jobs for Primary School and Secondary School Teachers up to 2020. This LMI is based on figures from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Source: National Careers website

Adult Opportunities Teaching jobs for Manchester Schools can be found at: Eteach website www.manchester.eteach.com Vacancies advertised in the local and national newspapers Supply Work - Register with a DfE approved supply agencies (DCSF ‘Quality Mark’) For more information see attached handout ‘Find your perfect job…’ Also see separate ‘Where to look for Work’ document at G:\EDU\MAES\Learner Services\Housekeeping\Presentations & Info\Employment websites and agencies

Further Information National College for Teaching and Leadership Information Line (freephone): 0800 389 2500 www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching UCAS Teacher Training www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/teacher-training National Careers Service – www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Summary You will now be aware of main routes into teaching. For information on a more personal level contact your local adviser who will work with you to plan your route.

Progression and employment resources The Career presentations can be found at G:\EDU\MAES\Learner Services\Housekeeping\Presentations & Info A list of useful employment websites and job agency contacts can be found at: G:\EDU\MAES\Learner Services\Housekeeping\Presentations & Info\Employment websites and agencies