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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) PGDE (Scotland) • Early Years 3 – 7 • Primary 7– 11 • Secondary 11 – 18

How Long Does it Take? • One year full-time England & Wales: September – June (Scotland start August) • Up to two years part-time • Alternatively you can follow the “The Schools Direct” Programme

Entry Requirements GCSE – or Leaving Cert Ordinary • GCSE Maths, English – Grade C or above • Leaving Cert Ordinary Grade C 3 or above • Primary & Early Years requires a Science subject at Grade C or above • Pass the Numeracy & Literacy Skills Tests usually before the Interview

Entry Requirements • Hons Degree 2: 2 or above • Secondary – usually requires 50% relevant subject • Primary & Early Years – any degree subject • Basic ICT knowledge • Classroom experience – usually 5 - 10 days

Professional Skills Tests • Introduced in 2013 • Core skills which teachers need to fulfill their wider role in schools • Tests student competency in NUMERACY AND LITERACY regardless of specialism • Pass in professional skills tests require before PGCE commences; some universities require applicants to pass these tests before interview. • Tests are computerized, approx 50 centers across UK – 6 in NI • Professional skills tests not required in Scotland

Professional Skills Tests • Three chances to pass • Failure 3 times = no re-sit permitted for 2 calendar years • Cost - 1 st Test Free, Subsequent tests = £ 19. 25 • Tests can be practiced online at home as often as required: www. education. gov. uk/teachskillstests • Vital for familiarising with test layout and timings

Postgraduate Certificate in Education • Most popular route into teaching • Main focus is on developing teaching skills – rather than improving subject knowledge • Cost – £ 9, 000 – Nationwide • Generous Bursaries available in most subjects

Funding • No Compulsory Up-Front Fees • Student Loans available to all successful candidates (EU residents) • Repayments begin on completion of PGCE and when earning in excess of £ 21, 000 • Many Universities offer Incentives – e. g. Laptops, book tokens etc. • Scholarships also available depending on University

Government Bursaries

Application • UCAS –Universities & Colleges Association • See: www. ucas. com/ucas/teacher-training • Applications for England & Wales open: 18 October 2016 • Application is save & return – no need to complete in one sitting • 3 choices • Simultaneous Applications • No set closing date but some subjects fill up quickly. Primary, History, P. E. • 2 References Required (academic or school)

The Personal Statement • What to Include • Reasons for choosing a particular course • Enthusiasm for Teaching • Experience – What you observed on placement (Classroom Management, Responsibility) • Passion for your Subject especially Secondary • Personal Qualities – why you’d be a good teacher • Other Interests –Voluntary Work, Sports Coaching, Youth Clubs, After School Clubs, Church Groups

Application • The Correct Approach Write clearly Don’t repeat yourself Enthusiastic and motivated Spelling and grammar – Check and Check again • Make it interesting • •

The Interview • Usually half day event • Possible Tasks – Numeracy and Literacy checks (primary) – Group Interview – Presentation • Subject knowledge check (secondary) • Individual Interview - Commitment to teaching - Subject Knowledge - Evidence of your school experience

Useful Contacts • UCAS Teacher Training – ucas. com • Education UK - education. gov. uk • Also Teaching Trade Unions eg. ATL, NUT, NAS/UWT

Come to Ireland. . . • Edge Hill University hosting “Drop In” Days: Wednesday 9 th November – Dublin (Trinity City Hotel 11 – 5 pm) Thursday 10 th November - Belfast (Wellington Park Hotel 11 – 4 pm)

Popular Universities Edge Hill University www. edgehill. ac. uk Primary & Secondary London South Bank University www. lsbu. ac. uk Primary Only • Bishop Grosseteste University www. bishopg. ac. uk Primary & Secondary University of Strathclyde www. strath. ac. uk Primary & Secondary

Professional Graduate Diploma in Education PGDE – Primary and Secondary Education

Teacher Education in Scotland The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is the graduate entry to teaching in Scotland Available for primary and secondary phases The qualification is recognised throughout the world and is regulated by • the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) • Scottish Government

Minimum Entry Requirements determined by Scottish Government • An undergraduate degree • GCSE Mathematics at Grade B or above • Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Mathematics at Grade B 3 or above • GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature at Grade C or above • Irish Leaving Certificate Higher English at Grade C 3 or above • In addition, for Secondary, a suitable degree, including passes in the subject(s) you want to teach for 1/3 of a year’s study for at least two years.

Costs & Application • Scottish training programmes available through UCAS undergraduate scheme. www. ucas Scotland/EU • Full-time: £ 1, 820 • Part-time: £ 1, 100

Teacher Induction Scheme Guarantees graduating students a post in a Scottish school for their first year teaching. Only available to home/EU students, or to students who have at least 3 years’ residency in the UK before commencement of the course. Incentive Payment As a newly qualified teacher, you can receive an additional £ 8, 000 under the Preference Waiver Scheme if you agree to work anywhere in Scotland for your induction scheme.

Thank You Any Questions? Contact Details Mary Higgins Email: Office: Web: mary@erandm. co. uk 0044 28 207 62949 www. erandm. co. uk @ERMarketing_ Education, Recruitment & Marketing