School Direct is a year long, school based teacher training programme, where you immerse yourself into life as a teacher from day one as a member of the school staff We offer both salaried and training based places in a range of subjects – Secondary and Primary

MYTHFACT I’ll get thrown in at the deep end, teaching difficult classes by myself early on You are part of a team from the start and receive intensive support from experience teachers in the classroom. You won’t be teaching classes unsupported until school thinks you are ready, and opportunities will exist to build networks with fellow trainees I’ll only train in one school – I want something broader than this To become a qualified teacher, you have to take training placements in two settings. Trainees will train in at least two schools, and will usually spend time in other schools too (i.e cross phase, specialisms etc) There’s no academic or theoretical training. I won’t get a PGCE Yes you will. We are working with the University of Nottingham who offer the PGCE (60 credits at Masters Level). Our QTS and PGCE programme are set to complement each other. Don’t most people go to University to do teacher training? School-led routes into teaching have been around for many years, and have high rates of trainee satisfaction. In 2013/14 third of Postgraduate ITT places were school led. In it will be half I won’t receive the same level of financial support that I would following a university led path to teaching There is the same financial support for the School led route. In addition, only school led routes offer a salaried route for career changers. I’m not sure whether School Direct is for people thinking of switching career It definitely is. People with at least three year’s work experience can apply for the salaried route (and no bursary) or standard training route for which bursaries are available. School Direct is the same as Teach First No they are different (although they are both teacher training). You apply to them differently; School Direct through UCAS, Teach First direct to Teach First. There are far more places available for School Direct than Teach First. SCITTs are the same as School Direct Various providers can offer the School Direct Programme. SCITTs are a school based provider of ITT. Dispelling common misconceptions about School Direct!

We offer trainees the opportunity to gain Qualified Teacher Status - QTS & PGCE (with 60 credits at Masters Level) Included in the programme will be short term placement at another same phase school & cross phase school If you are considering the salaried route you will need at least three years work experience if you wish to apply

Specialist staff in subject areas Support in the application of effective teaching and learning methodology Strong educational leadership & management A Mentor A full programme of professional development

We are pleased to be continuing our Partnership with The University of Nottingham who will deliver the PGCE. The University is a Russell Group institution their School of Education is rated Outstanding by Ofsted Our Partner schools are: Rushcliffe School (Secondary) St John Houghton (Secondary) Ellis Guilford (Secondary) Fernwood 4 – 11 Federation (Primary) Dunkirk School (Primary) Forest Town (Primary) Brierley Forest (Primary) Huthwaite All Saints (Primary) St Andrews C0fE (Primary) We continue to develop our network of schools with whom we work collaboratively to offer a range of diverse settings to support your training and provide you with the opportunities for a successful teaching career.

Secondary Places UCAS Training Code Art and Design2984 Biology26XT Biology (salaried) 2TL3 Business Studies2F3D Chemistry2B7S Computer Science298K Design and Technology298B English (salaried) 2F3L English26WY Geography2F3H Geography (salaried) 2TL4 History (salaried) 2F3K History2LYN Mathematics (salaried) 2MY6 Mathematics26WZ Modern Languages298C Physics2LYH Religious Studies298F Religious Studies (salaried) 2TL5 Primary Places Primary General26X5

In order to apply for School Direct, you must have A UK degree or recognised equivalent GCSE English and Maths (Grade C) or equivalent GCSE Science (Grade C) or equivalent for Primary Prior to commencing any SD programme you MUST also pass the Professional Skills Test (in numeracy and literacy) but you don’t need to have this at the point of applying, although it is recommended THIS IS DONE VIA

The passion to commit to teaching! Be determined, enthusiastic, caring, inspiring, and motivating! A real interest for the subject that you want to share!

Applications are welcomed from Graduates - from all subjects and Career Changers

Applications for all teacher training are made through UCAS-TT Applications for 2016 admission open on 27 th October 2015

THINK CAREFULLY about your reasons for applying for the course and your interest in becoming a teacher. This is your chance to stand out from the rest. Draw on what you can bring to teaching that others may not be able to offer. Your application will be assessed and shortlisted for interview

BE PREPARED research the course and institution thoroughly (recent OFSTED report), as well as the issues surrounding education, your chosen subject and teaching in general. Policies and practices change quickly, so your knowledge needs to be up to date. You can’t know everything, but demonstrate that you can reflect intelligently on the experience and knowledge that you do have. interview candidate

The School Direct programme is designed to develop teaching skills. Strong subject knowledge is recommended before you start training If you are offered a place but your degree does not link closely to your chosen teaching subject it is recommended that you undertake a subject knowledge enhancement course before you begin training (or in conjunction with commencing training)

Bluecoat Academy are registered with the NCTL (National College for Teaching and Learning) and offer up to TEN days’ school experience through the School Experience Programme (SEP) Spending time in a classroom is the ideal way to strengthen your application for teacher training. School experience gives you the chance to see for yourself what it's really like to be a teacher – and supports your application and interview. What can you expect? Throughout your placement, you'll have the opportunity to observe teaching and to talk to teachers about day-to-day life in a school. You should get the chance to see a range of different lessons and age groups being taught. How to sign up for a placement on the SEP If you haven't already, you'll need to register with the Teaching Line before you can participate. If you're eligible for the programme, once you have registered you will receive a registration number this means you can book a placement with Bluecoat Academy through the SEP booking portal and an will be sent through to us.Teaching Line For an extended placement a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.

Are you are thinking about teaching and would like to know more before applying? Would you like to know more about training with Bluecoat SCITT Alliance and what the programme involves Come and talk to staff and current trainees and have your questions answered by those with a host of experience Look around a large and diverse school and observe teaching activity across the Key Stages These Days are designed for you! Book a place here

add some text Scholarships Bursaries for SUBJECT 1st/PhD2:1/Masters2:2Other Physics £30,000£25,000 £9,000 Maths £25,000 £9,000 Chemistry, Computing £25,000 £20,000 £0 Languages -£25,000 £20,000£0 Biology -£20,000£15,000 £0 Primary Maths -£6,000 £3,000 Geography -£15,000 £0 DT £12,000£9,000£0 English, History, Music, RE -£9,000£4,000£0 Primary -£3,000 £0 Refer to for further detail about bursary specificswww.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/funding

Those from the UK and EU are eligible for student loans to cover tuition fees and maintenance. Student Loans Company Bursaries & scholarships are also available up to £25k Additional Loans and Maintenance

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