School Direct Primary or Special PGCE Programme
with FWTSA
Why train with us?
FWTSA offer a very high quality and personalised primary and special PGCE training programme. Working in collaboration with the University of Derby and John Taylor SCITT we have developed a programme which incorporates hands-on work in schools with regular time spent at university and locally based training led by skilled and experienced practitioners.
FWTSA offer a very high quality and personalised primary and special PGCE training programme. Working in collaboration with the University of Derby and John Taylor SCITT we have developed a programme which incorporates hands-on work in schools with regular time spent at university and locally based training led by skilled and experienced practitioners.
About our Training Programme
Applicants can choose if they wish to train in either Primary or Special or a combination of both and we offer 3 pathways - 3 to 7, 5 to 11 or SEND.
Based in your placement school from day one you will be working closeley with an experiened practitioner and mentor. Regular training takes place at University and at FWTSA Training Hub where training is led by our Programme Manager who brings a wealth of experience, educational skills and knowledge.
~ 24 weeks school based training
~ 1 main placement, with your second placement in a different phase
~ 1 week special school experience
~ 2 weeks tailor made to your individual needs
~ Assessment points throughout the course with visits from your link tutor
~ Year round support from FWTSA Programme Manager
Which schools are involved?
A selection from the 42 schools in FWTSA Alliance (39 primary, and 3 special schools)
Most primary schools are based in North West Leicestershire. See our Alliance Partners page for a list of schools and links to their websites.
Applicants can choose if they wish to train in either Primary or Special or a combination of both and we offer 3 pathways - 3 to 7, 5 to 11 or SEND.
Based in your placement school from day one you will be working closeley with an experiened practitioner and mentor. Regular training takes place at University and at FWTSA Training Hub where training is led by our Programme Manager who brings a wealth of experience, educational skills and knowledge.
~ 24 weeks school based training
~ 1 main placement, with your second placement in a different phase
~ 1 week special school experience
~ 2 weeks tailor made to your individual needs
~ Assessment points throughout the course with visits from your link tutor
~ Year round support from FWTSA Programme Manager
Which schools are involved?
A selection from the 42 schools in FWTSA Alliance (39 primary, and 3 special schools)
Most primary schools are based in North West Leicestershire. See our Alliance Partners page for a list of schools and links to their websites.
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Entry Requirements
~ Minimum 2nd class degree (preferably a 2:1) ~ GCSE grade C or above in English, mathematics and science gained prior to application ~ Successful Professional Skills tests in Literacy and Numeracy must be achieved before starting the course. (See further details about Professional Skills Tests.) ~ Potential to teach letter from a headteacher of a primary or special school detailing your experience Download: Guidance for Potential to Teach Letter ~ Minimum of 2 weeks primary or special school based experience, preferably more Successful appliacants will also need to complete an Enhanced Disclosure from the Discolsure and Barring Service and a satisfactory medical report. |
Our Selection Criteria
Teaching is a demanding but hugely rewarding career. It requires teachers who have a very wide range of skills, knowledge, experience and aptitudes and we look for these qualities in our applicants.
We are looking for trainees who are excited about the School Direct PGCE year and the opportunities available to the right person, who have experience of primary or special education, understand the challenges ahead and have the following qualities:
~ A genuine commitment to teaching
~ Excellent communication skills
~ Ability to form good and effective relationships
~ Reflective qualities
~ Emotional resilience
~ Potential to work at Masters degree level
~ An awareness of current issues in education
~ Energy and a sense of humour!
Teaching is a demanding but hugely rewarding career. It requires teachers who have a very wide range of skills, knowledge, experience and aptitudes and we look for these qualities in our applicants.
We are looking for trainees who are excited about the School Direct PGCE year and the opportunities available to the right person, who have experience of primary or special education, understand the challenges ahead and have the following qualities:
~ A genuine commitment to teaching
~ Excellent communication skills
~ Ability to form good and effective relationships
~ Reflective qualities
~ Emotional resilience
~ Potential to work at Masters degree level
~ An awareness of current issues in education
~ Energy and a sense of humour!
How to apply
Apply for your teacher training place with us through UCAS.
Search for 'Forest Way Teaching School Alliance'
Visit the UCAS site for details and video guidance
https://www.ucas.com/teaching-in-england
Email us: sdprimaryandspecial@forestway.leics.sch.uk
Cost
The cost of the PGCE course with FWTSA is £9250.00
Bursaries and loans may be availbale. Visit the Get into Teaching and Gov.UK websites for more information.
Apply for your teacher training place with us through UCAS.
Search for 'Forest Way Teaching School Alliance'
Visit the UCAS site for details and video guidance
https://www.ucas.com/teaching-in-england
Email us: sdprimaryandspecial@forestway.leics.sch.uk
Cost
The cost of the PGCE course with FWTSA is £9250.00
Bursaries and loans may be availbale. Visit the Get into Teaching and Gov.UK websites for more information.
Progression
With Forest Way Teaching School Alliance you can go from trainee to NQT and right through to headship.
NQT Induction and CPD Programme (Year 2) - For NQTs employed at Alliance schools
~ A well-established NQT programme, 5 sessions throughout the year.
~ Opportunities for specialist SEN, Leadership and other training within FWTSA.
~ Continued networking and support.
RQT Programme (Year 3) - For teachers in their second year or returners employed at Alliance Schools
~ A well-established RQT programme,
~ 4 sessions throughout the year.
~ Opportunities for specialist SEN, Leadership and other training within FWTSA.
~ Continued networking and support.
We also offer a comprehensive programme of CPD and leadership training (including NPQML and NPQSL) for staff in all our schools.
With Forest Way Teaching School Alliance you can go from trainee to NQT and right through to headship.
NQT Induction and CPD Programme (Year 2) - For NQTs employed at Alliance schools
~ A well-established NQT programme, 5 sessions throughout the year.
~ Opportunities for specialist SEN, Leadership and other training within FWTSA.
~ Continued networking and support.
RQT Programme (Year 3) - For teachers in their second year or returners employed at Alliance Schools
~ A well-established RQT programme,
~ 4 sessions throughout the year.
~ Opportunities for specialist SEN, Leadership and other training within FWTSA.
~ Continued networking and support.
We also offer a comprehensive programme of CPD and leadership training (including NPQML and NPQSL) for staff in all our schools.
