School Direct Secondary PGCE Programme
with FWTSA
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Why train with us?
Our Secondary Teacher Training Programme is an exceptional partnership comprising of Forest Way Teaching School Alliance, six local secondary schools, all with Good Ofsted ratings, and the Universities of Derby, Leicester, Loughborough University and John Taylor SCITT. We have worked successfully with trainee teachers for many years as a very progressive and proactive alliance with a mjaor focus on career development from Initial Teacher Training right through to headship. Within our alliance there are a number of major employers who all provide genuine employment links and experiences. It really is the place to learn to teach and then to continue your career. The sky is the limit for the right people! |
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About our training programme
The majority of time on the course will be spent in a local school, gradually taking on the role of class teacher, working closely with an experienced and skilled practitioner and mentor. Approximately 24 weeks will be spent with your main placement with an additional six weeks in a different school focusing on a different key stage to experience the full range of the secondary curriculum. At the start of your course you will spend time in a primary school that feeds into your main school placement and trainees will also have one week in a special school. A carefully devised weekly progrmme delivered at FWTSA Training Hub and at your university, will focus on all aspects of teaching pedagogy including lesson planning and evaluation, behaviour management, learning theory, diversity and inclusion, equality, safe-guarding, creative engagement,PSHE and form tutoring.. By June 2018 you will gain a PGCE with 60 Masters Credits. |
Which schools are involved?
Placements will be at any of the secondary schools in our Alliance. See our Alliance Partners page for a full list of secondary schools and links to their websites.
Placements will be at any of the secondary schools in our Alliance. See our Alliance Partners page for a full list of secondary schools and links to their websites.
What subjects do we offer
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Art & Design
Chemistry Design & Technology Film/Media Studies Mathematics Physical Education Religious Studies |
Biology
Citizenship Drama Geography Modern Languages Physics |
Business Studies
Computing English History Music Psychology |
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Entry Requirements
~ At least a 2:1 degree in your subject (in exceptional circumstances in shortage subjects a 2:2 may be accepted with other experience) ~ GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics gained prior to application ~ Successful Professional Skills tests in Literacy and Numeracy must be achieved before starting the course. (See further information about Professional Skills Tests). ~ Minimum of 2 weeks experience in a Secondary School ~ Academic and professional references ~ It is an advantage to have other experiences of working with children or young people. Successful appliacants will also need to complete an Enhanced Disclosure from the Discolsure and Barring Service and a satisfactory medical report. |
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Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses
We would usually expect that your degree would cover at least 50% of the subject you are looking to teach. However, if this is not the case and you are considering teaching maths, physics, languages, biology, chemistry, computing, English, geography or design and technology don't hold back from applying as you may be able to build up your subject knowledge with an SKE course. If we feel you have the right qualities to become a teacher, but need to acquire more subject knowledge first, we may offer you a conditional place upon you completing a SKE course. See the Get Into Teaching website for more information about SKEs or contact our Secondary Programme Manager at tsa@forestway.leics.sch.uk
We would usually expect that your degree would cover at least 50% of the subject you are looking to teach. However, if this is not the case and you are considering teaching maths, physics, languages, biology, chemistry, computing, English, geography or design and technology don't hold back from applying as you may be able to build up your subject knowledge with an SKE course. If we feel you have the right qualities to become a teacher, but need to acquire more subject knowledge first, we may offer you a conditional place upon you completing a SKE course. See the Get Into Teaching website for more information about SKEs or contact our Secondary Programme Manager at tsa@forestway.leics.sch.uk
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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: sdsecondary@forestway.leics.sch.uk |
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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.
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.
