PGCE QTS Primary Education (School Direct Route)

Overview Updated 12/12/2018
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 2018-19, 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.

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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. There are also opportunities for placements in Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings. 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 8.20am and 4pm. There are three assessed Placements, and the opportunity for a self-organised placement in an alternative setting. This will give you full experience of a range of educational contexts.

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
Enquire online
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Applying for 2019
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Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
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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.
You must pass the National College for Teaching and Learning (NCTL) professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy prior to enrolling on the course. Please contact study@northampton.ac.uk for further advice and support.
For more information on how to apply for this course please visit our How to Apply page.

Course Content
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Professional Studies (20 Credits)
Module code: ITT3033Core Module Y
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Core: English and Mathematics (30 Credits)
Module code: ITT3034Core Module Y
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Science and Technology (10 Credits)
Module code: ITT3035Core Module Y
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Foundation (Wider Curriculum) (20 Credits)
Module code: ITT3036Core Module Y
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School Experience 1 Primary (20 Credits)
Module code: ITT3037PCore Module Y
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School Experience 2 Primary (20 Credits)
Module code: ITT3038PCore Module Y
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Autobiographical Educational Experience, Theories and Professional Practice (30 Credits)
Module code: ITTM001Core Module Y
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PGCE School Experience Research Project (30 Credits)
Module code: ITTM002Core 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
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 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.
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