Training to become a Teacher

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Training to become a Teacher

• www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching

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Recruitment for 2015

• Anyone starting PGCE teacher training will, in
  general, need to hold at least a second class
  honours first degree of a UK HEI or equivalent
  qualification.
• Your degree classification may determine the
  level of financial support that you are entitled
  to
• http//www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/fund
  ing.aspx

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How to Apply

• PGCE full-time routes apply online via UCAS
  Teacher Training
• www.ucas.ac.uk
• You can start applying for 2015 courses from the
  end of October 2014

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• UCAS Teacher Training (UTT) has replaced the
  Graduate Teacher Training Registry and UCAS now
  includes applications to the School Direct scheme
  and Post Compulsory PGCE.
• Applicants decide which is the best route for
  them and apply appropriately

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•  Applicants will have three (concurrent) choices.
  Institutions have 40 working days to make a final
  decision or the applicant is automatically
  rejected.
• Applicants have ten working days from the time
  that they get a all their decisions to decide
  which offer to accept.

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• Programmes open in November 2014 for 2015 entry
  but forms can start to be completed towards the
  end of this month. Programmes stay open for 10
  working days initially. After that, programmes
  can be opened and closed. 
• Someone not holding an offer after Apply 1 can
  enter clearing known as Apply 2.

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• In UCAS Teacher Training applicants will be able
  to make a comparison between providers before
  making their choice.
• Two interviews on the same day Alternate
  interview dates may not be possible within the 40
  working day decision making period.

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• For some PGCE programmes providers will remain
  open all year round as is that case at the
  moment. Others might only open for 10 working and
  then close.
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PGCE Options at Canterbury Christ Church

• Primary
• (This includes the PGCE 7-14 option)
• PGCE 11-18
• (and a small number of 14-19 places)
• Post-Compulsory

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Direct Application for

• PGCE 11-18 Modular
• Primary Part-Time and Modular
• (PGCE Post Compulsory)
• Access the forms via the website
• http//www.canterbury.ac.uk/courses/prospectus/pgc
  e/HowToApply.asp

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Maths, English and Science GCSE

• National requirement that teachers have the
  equivalent of the GCSE Maths and English and
  Science for Primary and 7-14 age range
• Can take GCSE or institution test, but the
  Canterbury Christ Church test is not a GCSE.
• At Canterbury Christ Church the University Maths,
  English and Science tests do not give you a
  certificate for future use.

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Content of First Degree

• Tutors look at this part of the form to judge if
  you are suitable. You need to prove that the
  percentage of study undertaken in the degree is
  sufficient.
• A second class degree classification is now needed

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Primary PGCE

• The candidate has to prove that their degree is
  an appropriate foundation for the primary
  curriculum.
• Non-standard degrees include Psychology,
  Economics, Law, Business Studies. Applicant needs
  to show a background in the area/specialism they
  want to teach.

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PGCE 7-14, 11-18, 14-19

• We are looking for you to be able to prove that
  50 of your degree is in the curriculum area that
  you want to teach.

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Personal Statement

• We are looking for people who have considered why
  they want to be a teacher and can articulate
  this.
• Awareness of current issues in education
• Understand the positive values of teaching.
• Have had some recent relevant experience in a
  school or FE College for PGCE Post Compulsory

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Work Experience

• For Primary you need to have undertaken a few
  weeks work, if less than that you will struggle
  as you will be competing with Classroom
  Assistants amongst others.
• PGCE 7-14, 11-18 and 14-19. You should have been
  into at least one school.
• Post Compulsory. An understanding of how FE
  Colleges work.

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Referees

• Your academic referee needs to know why you are
  applying for teaching.
• Second reference should be a teacher where you
  have had school experience.
• Both references have to be completed before the
  form can be sent to your PGCE/School Direct
  choices.

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The PGCE Interview

• Fail the interview and no matter how good the
  application form and the reference you will be
  rejected.
• The interview needs careful preparation
  especially for Primary PGCE and those subjects in
  11-18 which are very popular.

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Clearance

• Any offer is subject to medical clearance.
• All trainee teachers currently need to be checked
  and cleared by the Disclosure and Barring Service
  (DBS).

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School Experience

• If accepted onto a course you need to complete
  school experience which you arrange.
• Primary - two weeks
• PGCE 7-14, 11-18 and 14-19, one week in a primary.

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School Placement

• If you live in Canterbury the University tries to
  place you in, or close to the city.
• If you dont live in Canterbury the University
  places you in a school unless a preference is
  stated.
• Wait until placement sorted until you decide
  where you are going to live as 2/3rds of the time
  is spent in school.

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Professional Skills Tests

• If you're starting a PGCE you are required to
  pass the professional skills tests in literacy
  and numeracy before you start your course.  
• Once you have submitted your application form,
  you will be eligible to book your skills tests
  via the Department of Education website. You will
  need to register online in order to book your
  tests http//www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teachi
  ng/apply-for-teacher-training/skills-tests

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Post Compulsory PGCE

• The Post Compulsory Sector includes all education
  and training following compulsory school
  education.
• Further Education and Tertiary Colleges
• Sixth Forms and Sixth Form Colleges
• Adult Education Centres

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Entry Qualifications

• a degree or equivalent with a good academic
  record
• academic and/or industrial and commercial
  experience related to your chosen curriculum area
• can demonstrate involvement with young people or
  adults in the community