Postgraduate Certificate In Education
(PGCE) in the UK 2015
Postgraduate Teacher Training
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
• Focus on developing teaching skills
• 1 year Full Time , 2 years Part Time or Flexible options
(Sept – June)
• 3 x simultaneous applications
•
Types of Teaching
Early Years 3 – 7
Primary 7– 11
Secondary 11 – 16
Further Education 16+
What do you need?
EARLY YEARS / PRIMARY
• Early Years/Primary PGCE require Maths, English &
Science GCSE/Leaving Cert Grade C
•Some desirable but not essential degree content in
Maths, MFL, Science or English
What do you need?
PRIMARY
Hons Degree 2:2 or above – dependant on provider
Primary & Early Years – any degree subject
General ICT knowledge
Classroom experience – min 10 days
PGCE APPLICATION
• Applications via UCAS Teacher Training – 28TH OCTOBER 2014
• 3 simultaneous applications
• No set closing dates
• Clever decision making
• Basic Information
• Referees
• Personal Statement
PGCE APPLICATION – PERSONAL
STATEMENT
47 Lines or 4,000 characters
Personality
Career aspirations
Love of subject
School experience
Personal qualities
Key skills
SPELLING & GRAMMAR!!!!
Set yourself apart…
• Additional Experience
• Contact Schools
• Voluntary Work
• Youth Work
•Knowledge
QTS Skills Tests
• Introduced in 2013
• Core skills that teachers need to fulfill their wider role in schools, rather than
the subject knowledge required for teaching.
• Tests student competency in numeracy, literacy
• Regardless of specialism
• Usually - pass required before programme commences
• Tests are computerized, 150 centers across UK
• Edge Hill University has its own test centre on site – one of only 2
universities in the UK
QTS Skills Tests
• Tests can be practiced online
• Failure twice = no re sit permitted for 2 calendar years
• Cost - 1st Test Free, Subsequent tests = £19.25
• There are currently 6 test centres in Northern Ireland
•
www.pearsonvue.com/ta/locate/
• Tests can be practiced online at home as many times as required
www.education.gov.uk/teachskillstests
• The pass mark for both literacy and numeracy skills tests is 60 per cent
Numeracy Skills Tests
• The Numeracy Skills Test is a computerised test - divided into two sections:
– Section 1 - mental arithmetic questions;
– Section 2 - written questions - ‘on-screen’ questions.
• Mental arithmetic section is an audio test heard through headphones.
• Calculators are not allowed but noting numbers and jotting down working will
be permitted.
• 12 questions in this section.
•
Tests ability to carry out mental calculations using: fractions, percentages,
measurement, conversions and time.
Numeracy Skills Tests
The time limit for the whole test is approximately
48 minutes then the test will shut down
automatically…..
A car averages 36 miles per gallon. How many gallons would it need for a return journey from London
to Leeds, which is 216 miles each way?
• A teacher assisted a group of pupils in organizing a walking trip for Duke of Edinburgh scheme. Two
rest breaks of 20 minutes each were to be included in the walk. It was estimated that the pupils
would cover an average of 4km an hour. They need to reach their destination by 15:00. using the
information above, what was the latest time the pupils should set out to arrive by 15:00. Give your
answer using 24hr clock
Literacy Skills Tests
The test is carried out online and has four sections:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Spelling - has a total of 10 marks
Punctuation - 15 Marks
Grammar - 8-12 Marks
Comprehension - 8-12 Marks
48 questions in total - 29 or above correct answers gain
you a pass.
The Interview
• Secondary = ½ day
• Primary = full day
• Overview
• Presentation
• Written task
• 1-2-1 Interview
• Outcomes
PGCE FUNDING
•£9000 Fee (No compulsory up front fees)
•All EU Students have access to Student Fee Loan
(Repayments begin at £21,000 earnings)
•Bursaries Available
•Incentives vary from each Uni e.g. Laptop
PGCE BURSARY TABLE
Eligibility 2015/161
Bursaries
Physics
£25,000
Trainee with
1st/PhD
£25,000
Maths
£25,000
£25,000
£20,000
£15,000
Chemistry,
computing
£25,000
£25,000
£20,000
£15,000
Languages4
-
£25,000
£20,000
£15,000
Biology
-
£15,000
£12,000
£10,000
-
£12,000
£12,000
£12,000
-
£12,000
£9,000
£4,000
-
£9,000
£4,000
£4,000
-
£9,000
£4,000
£0
Scholarships2
2:1/Masters
£25,000
2:2
£15,000
Primary maths5
Geography, D&T
Music
English, history,
RE, primary
Life as a Teacher
• Varied - no two weeks the same
• 21 – 25 hours classroom work – age dependant
• Additional duties – Registration, break times, assembly,
sports days etc. etc.
• Pastoral Care
• 10% weekly allocated to planning
•Inspections e.g. OfStead
Benefits of Teaching
• Inspiring , Motivational , Job Satisfaction
• Career Progression & Developmental Opportunities
e.g. Head of Subject, Department, Faculty
• Incremental Salary
• Additional Teaching & Learning (TLR) responsibilities
e.g. Pastoral care, Culture awareness and diversity
• Teachers pension - 2nd largest in public sector
• Holidays
• Housing and Home share schemes
• Strong Union Support
Teacher Salary
• Starting Salary - £21,804 a year
• Salary Scale – 21-804 - £35,468
• Special Educational Needs £3,954
• Additional Responsibilities (TLR) £2,561 - £12, 393
• Advanced Skills Teachers £37,836 - £57,520
•Leadership Group £ 42,803- £106,148
Teacher Training
Remain teaching in the UK one year after you Qualify
Edge Hill University PGCE also give students 120 Credits
(ECTS) at Masters Level (During PGCE OR Induction Year)
Universities Keen to attract Irish
Students...
• Edge Hill University, Liverpool
• University of Greenwich
• Portsmouth University
• London South Bank University
Edge Hill University
TRAIN TO TEACH in the UK
PGCE Drop-in Information Sessions
Tuesday 4th November 2014, Wellington Park
Hotel, Belfast, 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 5th November – Trinity Capital Hotel,
Pearse Street, Dublin, 11am – 6pm
Thursday 6th November – University of Limerick,
room C0074, 11am – 4pm
Mary Higgins:
mary@erandm.co.uk
Tel: 028 207 62949
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