Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) PGCE

• Overview

  The University of Northampton has been recognised as one of the top 25% performing ITT providers (DfE, 2017) and has been awarded multiple year allocation for training places.

  This course is for graduates who are interested in a career in teaching. You will be trained to teach Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 (children aged five to 11 years). At the end of the course you will be recommended for QTS, allowing you to teach anywhere in the country, and you will also have 60 credits at Master’s level.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Study with a top 25% institution for Initial Teacher Training.
  • School-based Placements.

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• Course Details

  You will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that you need to demonstrate the professional standards for teaching required by the Department for Education and exceed the minimum expectations for each Standard. We are committed to ensuring you are graded as a ‘Good’ teacher who will be able to make a significant difference to the lives of all children.

  If you studied your undergraduate degree with the University of Northampton and are enrolling on to a full-time PGCE Primary QTS 5-11 or PGCE Primary QTS 3-7 course in 2018/19 then you will be eligible for the University of Northampton Alumni PGCE Bursary Award*.

  This course focuses on the priorities of the KS1 and KS2 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 (QTS). Teaching is a practical skill, so you will spend a substantial part of your course in school-based Placements with our partnership schools. 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.

  Alongside your placements, there are two Masters’ level modules, Teaching Learning and Assessment, and Professional Studies. These modules are worth 60 credits at Master’s level and can contribute to the MA in Education.

  *Terms and Conditions apply

  Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Methods of Learning

  To get the most out of your course there are face to face, online and offsite Learning Events which enable you to reflect and act on University and School based learning. Throughout the course you will have time for independent and peer assisted learning and you will be taught by a range of expert tutors and mentors.

  Schedule

  Your course consists of University and School based learning. You will be in school for at least 120 days. University based days are normally between 9am and 5pm and school based days will vary according to the requirements of the school.

  Assessments

  Assessment for this course is continuous. You will complete assignments for your Master’s level modules, and your teaching, including planning and assessment, will be assessed against the Teachers’ Standards. Partner schools share the responsibility for assessment during the practical teaching.

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  School based placements

  Work experience is integral to this course through school-based Placements. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of schools across Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties, giving you the best teaching foundation possible.

• Careers and Events
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    When you successfully complete this course you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status which is presently nationally recognised as the professional qualification for teachers. You will be assessed in teaching the 5-11 age range, thus giving you access to a primary teaching career.

    
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• 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.

  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 will be interviewed and you will need to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and Health checks.

  There will be a new approach for assessing the numeracy and literacy of prospective teachers, these approaches will replace the existing skills tests. From October 2019, teacher training providers will become responsible for ensuring that prospective teachers meet the high standards of literacy and numeracy required to be a teacher. Under this new system, trainees will be benchmarked against a defined set of skills they will be expected to have by the end of their initial teacher training. Further information regarding these standards will be published by October 2019.

  If you would like more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

   

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• Course Content
  • Level 7

  Trainees achieving the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCE) must take all ITE modules and pass all Level 6 and Level 7 modules. Trainees achieving the Professional Graduate Certificate must take all ITE modules and pass all level 6 modules and engage with Level 7 modules.

  • Placement 1 Primary Education 5-11 (20 Credits)
    Module code: ITT3051P

    Core Module Y
  • Placement 2 Primary Education 5-11 (20 Credits)
    Module code: ITT3052P

    Core Module Y
  • Placement 3 Primary Education 5-11 (20 Credits)
    Module code: ITT3053P

    Core Module Y
  • Teaching, Learning and Assessment (30 Credits)
    Module code: ITTM003

    Core Module Y
  • Professional Studies (30 Credits)
    Module code: ITTM004

    Core Module Y

  • Reading List
    • The core text is Cremin, T. and Arthur, J. (eds) (2014) Learning to Teach in the Primary School. 3rd Ed. Abingdon: Routledge (also available as an eBook).

  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).

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• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU

  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.

  Full Time: £9,250

  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.

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

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