PGCE QTS Primary Education (School Direct Route)

Overview Updated 11/11/2019
We are the Initial Teacher Training provider for a diverse and innovative group of Lead Schools and their Alliance schools in Northamptonshire and its surrounding counties, supporting the delivery of PGCE QTS programmes through the School Direct route. The PGCE QTS course is the same for those on a University place or School Direct place.
Find out more about School Direct and how to apply.
If you would like to apply for a School Direct place for training to teach in 2020-21, then you will need to consider which route will be most suitable and which will be available with different Lead Schools. There are two routes for School Direct applicants; Salaried or Training.
Course
Highlights
- Study with a top 25% institution for Initial Teacher Training.
- Salaried route available.
- Extensive School Experience Library.

Additional
Information
Work Experience
We work in partnership with schools across Northamptonshire, its neighbouring counties and many schools across the country. This enables you to learn in range of schools. The Lead School will organise the placements which are confirmed by the University.
Course Details
The PGCE courses focuses on the priorities of the Primary National Curriculum and national priorities. You will learn how to teach, how to lead and you will develop your subject knowledge to give you confidence and competence in the classroom.
Through this course, you will develop into a highly committed, creative and reflective teacher with Qualified Teacher Status. Teaching is a practical skill, so you will spend a substantial part of your course in school-based Placements in schools within the Lead School alliance. During School based days, you are expected to be in school between 8.15am and 4.30pm. There are three assessed Placements which will give you full experience of a range of educational contexts.

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
Enquire online
Online enquiry form
Applying for 2020
Facebook Applicant Group
Office hours:
Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
You must hold an honours degree from a UK University (or equivalent) and whenever possible the classification should be a 2:1 or First. It is considered that you will benefit from school experience before the course starts.
These places are aimed mainly at graduates with three or more years’ work experience.
When applying for a salaried position, it is desirable for you to have had a period of relevant experience of working with children.
You will need to have a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above and these must include Mathematics, English Language and Science. You must have these before applying. You must be interviewed and we will explore your suitability for teaching including undertaking DBS.
There will be a new approach for assessing the fundamental skills of prospective teachers in maths and English, these approaches will replace the existing skills tests. For those trainees who are applying to enrol on to a teacher training programme after the 1st April 2020, teacher training providers must provide assurance that trainees have these skills. It is the trainee’s responsibility to secure these fundamental skills, responsibility for assurance lies with the ITT provider.
For more information on how to apply for this course please visit our How to Apply page.

Course Content
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Placement 1 Primary Education 5-11 (20 Credits)
Module code: ITT3051PCore Module Y
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Placement 2 Primary Education 5-11 (20 Credits)
Module code: ITT3052PCore Module Y
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Placement 3 Primary Education 5-11 (20 Credits)
Module code: ITT3053PCore Module Y
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Teaching, Learning and Assessment (30 Credits)
Module code: ITTM003Core Module Y
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Professional Studies (30 Credits)
Module code: ITTM004Core Module Y
Facilities &
Special Features
We have an extensive School Experience Library which you will have access to use. It is made up of resources specifically for trainee teachers, to support you in your placements. You will be able to borrow activities, planning materials, puppets, games and large books for story time, among many other things.
“The quality of training is enhanced by the excellent resources at the University” (Ofsted 2014).

Fees & Funding
20/21 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
School Direct Salaried trainees are employed by a school and receive a salary.
School Direct Training Programme trainees pay fees (£9,250).
Please note the School Direct salaried course is not eligible for student support from the Student Loans Company.
Additional costs
There will be additional costs for travel to placements, optional visits within modules, and paper based materials for recording and storage of evidence. We provide financial support for your placement travel costs according to the annually reviewed process.
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
School Direct Salaried trainees are employed by a school and receive a salary.
School Direct Training Programme trainees pay fees (£9,250).
Please note the School Direct salaried course is not eligible for student support from the Student Loans Company.
Additional costs
There will be additional costs for travel to placements, optional visits within modules, and paper based materials for recording and storage of evidence. We provide financial support for your placement travel costs according to the annually reviewed process.

*Course data provided by Unistats
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- Full range of integrated learning environments.
- 24/7 library and learning zone.
- Low environmental impact.
Updated 11/11/2019
*Course data provided by Unistats