1. So you’re considering a career in primary teaching... Richard English Faculty of Education The University of Hull R.W.English@hull.ac.uk

2. Why Teach?  An extremely varied career

3. Why Teach?  A very demanding and challenging career.

4. Why Teach?  A reasonably well-paid and secure career.

5. But the most important reasons...

11. Are you thinking of teaching as a career?  Visit schools  Talk to teachers  Work with children  Consider the possible postgraduate routes into teaching...

12. Postgraduate Routes into Teaching Postgraduate Certificate in Education e.g. Primary PGCE course at Hull Campus (5 to 11 year olds) e.g. Early Years PGCE also at Hull Campus from 2015 (3 to 7 year olds) e.g. Secondary PGCE courses at Hull Campus (various specialist subjects) e.g. PGCE programmes at other institutions Details of Hull PGCE courses at http://www2.hull.ac.uk/ifl/ces/courses/pgce.aspxhttp://www2.hull.ac.uk/ifl/ces/courses/pgce.aspx

13. Postgraduate Routes into Teaching School Direct  Salaried route  Non-Salaried route

14. Features of the PGCE Primary (5-11) & Early Years (3-7) Courses at Hull  Consistently rated highly by Ofsted  One-year, full-time courses, lasting 38 weeks  Start in early September and finish at the end of June  About two-thirds of the time is spent in schools >Two 8-week block placements – ‘Teaching Practice’ >Plus other focused work in schools  Substantial training in all primary curriculum areas  Strong emphasis on ICT e.g. using interactive whiteboards  Professional Studies lectures, workshops and tutorials  Many sessions are provided by local teachers  They’re demanding courses, but very rewarding  60 credits at Masters level

15. Key things to be aware of  Strong competition for primary and early years places  The GCSE requirements ….  The Professional Skills Tests (numeracy and literacy) Do a Google search for ‘Professional Skills Tests’  You need to show a commitment to primary education  Apply sooner rather than later http://www.ucas.com Portal for all postgraduate routes opens at the end of this month http://www.ucas.com

17. Any Questions?  Where can I find out more about a career in teaching? http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teachinghttp://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching  How do I apply? http://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/teacher-training http://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/teacher-training  Applying for September 2015? Portal for September 2015 will become live at the end of October 2014.  Funding Arrangements? University fees to pay (£9000 – September 2014 figure) Student loans available Bursaries for those with a 1 st (£9000) or a 2:1 (£4000)

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