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If you'd like to be placed in a school from day one, school-led training may be the route for you. Trainees are often paid as trainee teachers and may have to pay fees. School-led trainees can be chosen by the school, participating as a team member from the beginning. Discover how you can build your experience by volunteering in schools.

Teaching English as a foreign language is a great way to incorporate working abroad and gaining work experience, especially if you wish to pursue a teaching career in Northern Ireland or the UK. It can also help you develop valuable transferable skills for any future career. ELT, TEFL or TESOL qualifications will not qualify you to teach in a state school in the UK.PGCE applications in England are normally made through the DfE's Apply for teacher training service. Courses in Wales and Scottish PGDE applications are made through the UCAS undergraduate system in the autumn for courses starting in September the following year. We offer scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for your scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU. After the first few weeks you’ll spend most of your time on school placements. Part of the challenge is to fit in your studies and assignments outside school hours.

You may have heard that you don’t need a teaching qualification to teach in an independent school. Technically this is true – independent schools and state-funded academies have the freedom to employ unqualified staff. However, most schools would be very unwilling to employ someone without QTS. In June 2023, Primary Initial Teacher Training received a “good” rating following a rigorous 4-day inspection. Ofsted noted many strengths in provision, which are noted below. Our Initial Teacher Training programmes support the development of your: critical understanding of educational theory and practice; reflective practice linked to professional development and practitioner research skills for effective teaching and learning. They also enhance your understanding and the application of your subject knowledge. Behaviour management is something you’ll work on a lot during the PGCE course, so don’t worry if you feel like your conflict resolution skills are quite up to scratch yet. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to improve. QTS stands for Qualified Teacher Status and you can achieve it through either undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training. Having QTS will enable you to teach in any state-maintained school or non-maintained special school in England or Wales, and it’s a legal requirement. You don’t need it to teach in academies, private schools, or independent schools – although it’s often still recommended, as many schools will use it to assess the quality of candidates for teaching jobs. You also won’t need QTS to teach within the post compulsory education sector. How can I get QTS?Some posts, whether full or part time, may involve the delivery of accredited training, for example vocational courses such as National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). Tutors could also be working with students who have essential skills needs. PGCE Further/Adult Education is for people who want to teach in colleges or adult education classes. It doesn’t include QTS – if you decide to teach children later, you’ll need to requalify. Most PGCE courses have two main strands of study, the first relates to professional and academic development. Here you’ll learn about planning lessons, managing a classroom and the art of teaching. You’ll also be taught about how the education system works in the UK, assessments, and the responsibilities you’ll have as a teaching professional.

You’ll usually need at least a 2:2 degree in the subject you want to teach. In some cases, it may be possible to apply with a joint honours degree, provided 50% of your time at university was spent on your PGCE subject.I've already recommended the course to all my colleagues as it has been a life-changing experience. Amira Omar Ismail Tuition fee and maintenance loans– if you’re not eligible to receive a bursary or scholarship, you can still apply for a student loan to cover your training programmefees and living costs. During the university sections of the course, you study topics around teaching and learning theory, current educational issues, and behaviour management. There will be several assessed assignments to complete. Lastly, undertaking a PGCE will also allow you to gain credits to put towards a master's degree, so if you’re thinking about continuing your studies once you graduate, it could be a great option for you. What are the entry requirements for studying for a PGCE?

Discover a range of PGCE courses at Postgrad. Our course directory includes a variety of PGCE options from different universities, with full-time and part-time options available. Get started with your teaching career today.There is no longer the requirement to complete DfE Professional Skills Tests. Instead, you will be expected to demonstrate your competent use of fundamental English and mathematics skills during your training.