1. Teacher Training Information Evening
10th November 6.00 – 7.30pm
Southend SCITT
Penny Bowman – Southend SCITT Director
in partnership with

2. Welcome & Introductions :- Penny Bowman – SCITT Director
Southend High School for Girls
Eligibility, applications & funding:- Penny Bowman
The Training Programme:- Christian Gilson- Central Programme
Manager & RS lead (SHSG)
‘Life as a Teacher’: - Linda Jenkins
ITT Co-ordinator (WHSG)
‘CCCU’: Katie Kennedy
Questions

3. Who and what are we? Southend SCITT
School Centred Initial Teacher Training
SCITT programmes are designed and delivered by groups of neighbouring schools –we are based at Southend High School for Girls and the schools within our partnership are as follows:

4. Partnership schools Mainstream secondary: Belfairs Academy
Cecil Jones College
Chase High School
Fitzwimarc
King Edmund’s
St. Bernard’s High School
St. Martin’s
St Thomas More High School
Shoeburyness High School
Southend High School for Boys
Southend High School for Girls
The Eastwood Academy
Westcliff High School for Girls
Special Schools:
Lancaster School
St Nicholas School
The St Christopher School

5. School Centred Initial Teacher Training
The programme is taught by experienced, practising teachers, and often tailored towards local teaching needs.
All SCITT courses lead to qualified teacher status (QTS). Many, though not all, will also award you a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) validated by a higher education institution. Southend SCITT provide the opportunity of gaining a PGCE through its partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and Master Level credits. Our courses last for one year full-time.
We offer School Direct Training - salaried and unsalaried (details to follow).
SCITT courses follow the academic year, so to start your training in September you need to apply during the preceding academic year. (More about how to apply later.)

6. Eligibility Criteria A UK undergraduate degree – a 2:2 or above.
A GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics. (For primary a C in Science as well)
To have passed the literacy and numeracy professional skills tests before starting teacher training.
A strong knowledge and understanding of subject you wish to teach – at least 50% of your degree should be relevant (if degree does not link closely enough, a SKE course is also recommended).
If you have non-UK qualifications you will need a Statement of Comparability from NARIC.

7. For a place on the School Direct Training Programme that is salaried, you are also required to have at least three years’ work experience in addition to the eligibility requirements detailed above.

8. Non academic requirements
Medical fitness – health questionnaire to be completed prior to starting the course. Applicants must fund this themselves.
Declaration of criminal convictions (DBS – check) – agree to having an enhanced criminal record check prior to starting the course. Applicants must fund this themselves.
We would also expect that you spend some time observing in a classroom before starting the course – minimum of 5 days.

9. Training Programmes School Direct offers 2 types of training places:
School Direct Tuition Fee Route (unsalaried)
 For high quality graduates who want to be part of a school team from day one.
You may be eligible for a bursary to support you while you train – dependent on subjects and degree classification. Highest is £30,000 for a first or a PhD in Physics.
Also scholarships available for Maths, Computer Science and Physics
Tuition fees paid by student.
Loans available from Student Loan Company.
No salary received during training.
Application through UCAS.
Expectation of a job within the partnership at the end of the course.

10. D&T Primary £0 £0 £3000 £3,000 Eligibility 2016 - 2017 Scholarships
Eligibility
Scholarships
Bursaries
Trainee with 1st/PhD
2:1/Masters
2:2
Other
Physics
£30,000
£25,000
£9,000
Maths
Chemistry, computing
£20,000 £0
Languages -
Biology
£15,000
Primary maths
£6,000
£3,000
Geography
£12,000
£4,000
English, history, RE, Music
D&T £0 £0
Primary
£3000
£3,000

11. 2. School Direct Training Programme (salaried)
An employment-based route for high-quality experienced graduates with at least three years’ work experience.
You will earn a salary while you train. This salary will be in line with the unqualified teacher pay ranges if you are employed by a local authority maintained school, or at the advertised rate at an academy.
This salary is funded in part by a government grant which also covers the costs of the tuition fees and which is paid directly to the SCITT.
There are no bursaries available for this route.
Application is through UCAS.
Expectation of a job at end within partnership school.
Emphasize that it’s usual for them to be working in a school for this route.

12. Other routes Unfunded salaried placements:
Places on the training programme are offered directly by a school to a trainee.
School is responsible for paying the salary cost and tuition fees.
No funding available for these trainees.
Applications are directly to the school not through UCAS.
No bursaries available.
Expectation of a job at the end.

13. Take Note
‘expectation’ of a job at the end of the course is not a guarantee of a job!

14. SCITT - Core Application through UCAS.
Tuition fees paid via a student loan or self-funded.
Possible bursary according to degree classification and subject.
What, you may ask, is the difference between this and the School Direct tuition fee route(non-salaried)?
Nothing other than there is no expectation of a job at the end of the year.

15. Applying for a place
Look into the different postgraduate routes into teaching.
You might want to train in a university or college or you could be based mainly in a school.
Visit schools and spend time in the classroom.
You will be able to apply for up to 3 places.

16. Application Process http://www.ucas.com/
Applications for Sept 2017 will have 2 Apply windows
Key dates
Search opens September 27th 2016
18th October 2016: Apply 1 begins – you can now start to apply online for courses starting Applicants can make up to 3 choices which will be considered by training providers in parallel. A decision on your application, which will include a face to face interview, will be made within 40 days.
9th November 2016: Apply 2 starts – this is only available if applicants have been unsuccessful in Apply 1 or have declined all offers in Apply 2. Applicants can apply for as many places as they want in Apply 2 but only one at a time.
Application Fees:
The fee for is £24 – this covers both Apply 1 and 2.

17. Presentation to selection panel 5 minutes plus questions
Recruitment Process
Presentation to selection panel
5 minutes plus questions
choice of titles given in advance
Literacy assessment
Not necessary if skills tests already passed
Classroom based task
30 minute activity presented to a class with follow up discussion
Formal interview
Completion of subject knowledge and skills audit

18. Katie Kennedy Partnership Development Leader (Essex) & CCCU Link Tutor for Southend SCITT CCCU – Canterbury Christ Church University

19. The Faculty of Education
Recognised nationally as a centre of excellence for teacher education and development, the Faculty of Education is one of the University's leading edge academic units.

21. QTS with PGCE
On the PGCE you will be studying at Masters Level (Level 7)
The programme (QTS with PGCE) is made up of 120 credits in total (Level 6&7) of which 60 could be obtained at Masters Level (one third of a complete Masters)
The Masters credits can be gained from 3 modules/assignments (Professional, Enhanced and Curriculum)
Curriculum Studies
(2 modules, 1 at Level 6, 1 at Level 6/7)
40 credits
Professional Studies
(1 module at Level 6/7)
20 credits
Enhanced Studies
Professional Placement / Professional Record of Development
(40 credits at Level 6)
credits are awarded when both periods of professional placement are complete

22. How do you achieve your M Level Credits?
Three 4000 word assignments (Professional Studies, Enhanced Studies and Curriculum Studies)
Marked at M Level (Level 7) – M Level criteria
If an assignments reaches the criteria for M Level, you will be awarded 20 M level credits
You could finish the PGCE with 60 M level credits in total

23. Critically Reflective Practitioner – The Developing Professional
Research
Practice
Theory

24. The Canterbury Partnership Teacher
The Canterbury Partnership Teacher   The Canterbury Partnership is committed to the development of outstanding teachers who have a transformative impact on learners’ lives. We work together to ensure that the teachers we educate bring about progress in learning which transforms learners’ knowledge, skills and understanding and their opportunities in life.
uses an extensive repertoire of knowledge, skills and understanding to make learning transformative
a reflective practitioner who applies creative and critical approaches to professional practice and academic learning
benefits from and contributes to outstanding research informed teaching
takes responsibility for his or her own professional development
The Canterbury Partnership Teacher
sustained drive to excellence in professional practice and academic learning through initial training and beyond.
a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion
experiences learning environments where the challenge and support needed to achieve outstanding outcomes for learners are constantly sustained
practice is informed by a demanding professional and academic curriculum enriched by international and global perspectives
resilient, resourceful professional, driven by a personal and collaborative quest to make a difference to the life of every learner

25. Summary
Partnership between the Southend SCITT and CCCU to support you in gaining QTS with a PGCE and becoming ‘outstanding’ teachers
As a CCCU student you have access to all the University Support Services and the Library resources (including the e-library)
If you pass your three assignments at a Level 7 (Masters Level) you will be awarded 60 M Level credits (a third of a Masters)

26. Any Questions!