School Direct Secondary PGCE Programme
with FWTSA

Our Secondary School Direct Programme 2017/18  is now closed.  
​Details of our Programme for 2018/19 will be published here soon.

Why train with us?

~ PGCE with 60 Masters credits
~ FWTSA is recognised as providing excellent professional development and support to all 48 affiliated schools
~ Superb and detailed training within schools, at the FWTSA and at our partner universities.
~ Our schools have vast experience of training teachers and of collaboration
~ We provide on-going training, development and support, including a 2 year programme for appointed teachers
~ There are further opportunities to develop your career from Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) all the way through to headship (if you want!).
~ All trainees have experience in a special school

What will your training look like?

PGCE Programme - Year 1:
~  main placement in either a High or Upper school
~  further placement in a different phase
~ A professional development course taught at the University
~ 1 week tailor made to your individual needs
~ 1 week special school experience
~ By June 2018 you will gain a PGCE with 60 Masters credits

NQT 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 and 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.

What are the 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
~ Minimum of 2 weeks experience in a Secondary School
~ Academic and professional references
~ Requirement to pass professional Skills tests before starting the course
~ An advantage is to have other experiences of working with children or young people.

What subjects do we offer?

Details to follow soon

Which schools are involved?

Ashby School
Castle rock High School
Ibstock Community College
Ivanhoe College
King Edward VII Specialist Science & Sports College
Newbridge High School

How do you apply?

Visit the UCAS site for details and video guidance
http://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/teacher-training
Email us: tsa@forestway.leics.sch.uk


Cost:
£9000 - bursaries are available, visit the link below for more information
www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/funding/postgraduate-funding

Apply for your teacher training place with us
​through UCAS.
Search for 'Forest Way Teaching School Alliance'