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Turn your Talent to Teaching February 4, 2015

Turn your Talent to Teaching

!  Why Middlesex?

!  The Applicatio

n Process

!  Why PGCE?

!  Why School D

irect?

!  Why Teach?


Why

Middlesex?

Victoria Brook ITT Partnerships Manager Eddie Ellis Director of Secondary Programmes

Business Studies Lech Wersocki Mathema5cs Raza Kazim

Ci5zenship Gavin Baldwin Music Helen Tierney

English Ross CoDer Gareth Evers Science Karen Parks

Computer Science Catherine Walsh Drama with English

Ross CoDer Gareth Evers

School Direct Tremaine Baker


•  The PGCE is a 36-week, full-time, M level course

•  120 days are spent in school based training

•  60 days are spent in University •  Leads to Qualified Teacher Status

(QTS) and a Post Graduate Certificate In Education (PGCE)

Structure

Course Structure •  The course starts in September 2015 and and

finishes by the end of June 2016. •  4 modules to pass (PGCE and QTS)

•  School Experience 1 •  School Experience 2 •  Subject Studies 1 •  Subject Studies 2

Structure

•  University training is delivered by specialist university staff

•  School based training is delivered in partnership with the university

•  In school training you are supported by a: –  university-based tutor –  school-based subject mentor –  school-based Coordinating mentor.

Training

•  Trainees have excellent communication with their tutors.

•  The course promotes an ethos of collaboration not competition.

•  Strong links with partnership schools have been developed and all mentors are fully trained. Many are Ex-Middlesex Trainees.

Why Middlesex?

•  An excellent Professional Studies programme involving practising teachers in local schools as well as leading professionals in advisory roles.

•  Programme Leaders who are passionate about their subjects and will ensure sessions are motivational and inspirational.

•  Middlesex is a successful provider with over 90% of trainees gaining employment following the course.

Why Middlesex?

•  Your assessment at university for your 60 level 7 credits consists of three assignments

•  After your PGCE course you can add a further 120 Level 7 credits to gain an MA in Education.

Masters

Masters Level Assignments

What trainees said about the PGCE

"Challenging course no matter what background you come from, first-class atmosphere; experienced and dedicated tutors available any time of day and night. Rewards are just fantastic"

“What went well for me was observing different teachers and using some of their strategies in my own teaching”

“Working with Middlesex University in a supportive and positive environment enables the trainees to develop their potential as excellent future teachers”.

Deputy Head of a school in East London

“The standard of trainee is such that we have employed a number of them over the years.”

Assistant Head of a school in Welwyn Garden City

What local schools said

What OfSTED said

1.  Highly enthusiastic and dedicated trainees who are reflective learners

2.  The trainees’ good understanding of strategies to promote equality and diversity within their teaching

3.  Highly competent and experienced tutors who provide high quality personal support for trainees

4.  The effective use of resources by all those involved in leading and managing provision

5.  The effectiveness of leadership in tackling national priorities and contextual challenges through creative and innovative approaches.

School Direct: Training Route

•  School Based •  Student pays fees – perhaps via student loan •  Bursaries for some qualifications and

subjects •  Supported experience within the school •  Training in the University •  Leading to Qualified Teacher Status and a

PG Certificate http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/

School Direct: Salaried

•  School Based •  Salary, negotiated with the school •  Normally only those with at least 3 years

career experience are eligible •  Tailored experience; practical and theory •  Leading to: Qualified Teacher Status and a

PG Certificate http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/


The

Application

Process

How do I apply?

The Process

When To Apply

•  Apply 1 •  You can apply for up to three choices at the same

time. •  These choices can be either all for just one of the

UCAS Teacher Training routes, or a combination.

•  Apply 2 (if unsuccessful in Apply 1)

•  Apply 2 is another opportunity to submit an application if you are unsuccessful in Apply 1. You only use Apply 2 if you didn’t get a place in Apply 1.

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The key addresses UCAS - http://www.ucas.com/apply/teacher-training Applications opened in late October Skills Tests - https://www.skillstestbooking.com/

How do I apply?

•  Business Studies •  Chemistry •  Citizenship •  Computer Science •  Drama with English •  English •  Mathematics •  Music

Subjects

PGCE Schools Direct Salaried

•  Biology •  Computer Science •  Drama •  English •  Mathematics •  Physics •  Physics with maths

•  Art and Design •  Chemistry •  Citizenship •  Computer Science •  Design and Technology •  English •  Geography •  History •  Maths •  MFL •  PE •  Physics •  RE •  Social Science

Schools Direct Training

Skills Tests

All applicants must sit and pass two na0onal QTS skills tests in numeracy and literacy prior to final acceptance on the course.

You are only allowed two resit opportuni5es for these tests.

•  You will need at least a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to your chosen area (excep0ons Physics and Maths).

•  You must also have a GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths. (An equivalency test can be taken at a test centre.)

Qualifica5ons

!  A rationale for wanting to teach !  Enthusiasm and passion for your subject !  Experience of and commitment to working with young

people ! What experience you have had in schools that has

confirmed this? !  Professional attributes, including leadership roles and

responsibilities ! Good standard of written English. Convey your

communication skills.

What do I include in my personal statement?

Your interview may include: •  Presentation or teaching task or group activity •  Literacy and numeracy task •  Subject knowledge task •  Interview

Before the interview day you will be informed of the activities involved so make sure you are well prepared.

Interviews

Bursaries-‐ 2015/16

Training Bursary Physics Chem

Comp Sci Maths MFL Biology Geog

Music

Eng Hist RE

Scholarship £25,000 £25,000 £25,000

1st /PhD £25,000 £25,000 £25,000 £25,000 £15,,000 £12,000 £9,000 £9,000

2:1 £25,000 £20,000 £20,000 £20,000 £12,000 £9,000 £4,000 £4,000

2:2 £15,000 £15,000 £15,000 £15,000 £10,000 £4,000 £4,000

Other £9,000 £9,000


Why

Teach?

Effective Teachers Make A Difference!

Why Teach?

•  83% of students say a teacher has helped boost their self esteem

•  75% say a teacher has been a positive role model to them

•  79% reported that a teacher has helped encourage them to follow their dreams

•  54% say that a teacher has helped to support them during difficult times

•  A teacher’s effectiveness is 20 times as likely to boost performance on tests than other factors

•  An effective teacher has 14 times the effect on student success as shrinking the class size by five students

It is a challenge and it’s rarely boring!

Why Teach?

Why Teach?

It’s creative!


Why PGCE?

At the end of the year successful trainees gain two qualifications – Post Graduate Certificate In Education and Qualified Teacher Status. With these two combined you can teach almost anywhere in the world.

Why PGCE?

•  Academic and professional elements of training are integrated into a holistic learning experience

•  Academic content of course focuses on development of: –  subject knowledge –  subject pedagogy –  understanding of professional educational issues –  evaluation of impact in classrooms.

•  Academic assignments linked to school-based training lead to award of 60 M level credits

Why PGCE?

•  Training is delivered in partnership with schools •  In-school training is supported by:

–  university-based subject leader –  school-based subject mentor –  school-based co-ordinating mentor.

•  The training programme is developed in partnership and quality assured by the university

Why PGCE?


Why

School Direc

t?

•  You are based primarily in one school •  You earn a salary •  You'll also study at the university •  If you're successful in your training you might get a job in

one of the schools in the partnership. •  And highly experienced graduates might be able to train

on the job, with a salary from the start.

BUT You must have had 3 years work experience to be eligible to gain entry to the salaried programme

Why School Direct?

Starting Salary?

Inner London £27230 - £56560 Outer London £25369 - £51948 Fringe £22,853 - £49283 Rest of England £21804 - £48234 Head of a large inner London School - £113, 303.

Why Teach?

More information

Middlesex PGCE Wiki http://tinyurl.com/ozeq44x

www.mdx.ac.uk

www.ucas.com

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