Postgraduate Teacher Training

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2. Postgraduate Teacher Training • What is it? • Qualifications • Fees and Funding • How to Apply • Making a strong application – Personal Statement • The Interview • Life as a Teacher

3. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • Early Years 3 – 7 • Primary 7– 11 • Secondary 11 – 16 • Post Compulsory 16+

4. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAININGQualifications • GCSE Maths, English – Grade C or above • Primary & Early Years require Science GCSE Grade C • QTS Skills Tests from 2013 entry • CRB Checks

5. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • HonsDegree 2:2 or above – dependant on provider • Secondary & Post Compulsory - 50% subject content • ( ICT, Business, MFL and Music) • Primary & Early Years – any degree subject • Basic ICT knowledge • Classroom experience – min 10 days • Competitive programmes often require more

6. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • Professional Skills Tests • New for 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 beforeprogrammecommences • 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

7. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • Professional Skills Tests • Tests can be practiced online at home • Two chances to pass • Failure twice = no re sit permitted for 2 calendar years • Cost - 1st Test Free, Subsequent tests = £19.25 • Tests are computerized, 150 centers across UK • www.pearsonvue.com/ta/locate/ • Tests can be practiced online at home as many times as requiredwww.education.gov.uk/teachskillstests • Vital for familiarising with test layout and timings

8. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • Most popular route/choice • Focus on developing teaching • 1 year FT, 2 years PT or Flexible options • Cost – £9,000 - Nationwide • Generous Bursaries available in most subjects

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10. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • Funding • No compulsory up front fees • Repayments begin at £21,000 earnings • Living Cost Loans – max £5,000 • Non-Repayable Grants – Living costs/food/travel/accommodation • Household income is up to £25,000 = full grant £3,354 • Household income between £25,001 &£42,611 between £3,354 & £50 • Incentives vary from each Uni e.g. Laptop

11. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • GTTR- Graduate Teacher Training Registry • Save & Return • Basic Information • 4 choices Secondary, 2 choices Primary • 1st December – Closing date for Primary • No set closing date for Secondary • 2 References • Clever decision making

12. The Personal Statement • What to Include • The Nemesis!!! • Reasons for choosing a particular course • Enthusiasm for Teaching • Experience – What did you observe (Classroom Management, Responsibility) • Passion for your Subject • Personal Qualities – why would you be a good teacher? • Other Interests – Sports, Volunteering

13. The Personal Statement • The Correct Approach • Write clearly • Don’t repeat yourself • Enthusiastic and motivated • Spelling and grammar • Make it interesting

14. The Personal Statement • Hints & Tips • Avoid overusing ‘I’ • Interesting opening line • Solid summarising sentence • Don’t Lie! • Allow enough time • Try out ‘hard sell’ on friends • Be prepared for criticism • POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING

15. Postgraduate Teacher Training • Group Task • 6 examples of Personal Statements • Work in groups to identify which are good and which are bad • Make notes for your decisions

16. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • Set yourself apart…. • Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses: • (Maths, Science & D&T) • More School Experience • Current Affairs • Voluntary Work (Youth Clubs) • Transitionary Age Phases

17. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • Life as a Teacher • Varied - no two weeks the same • 21 – 25 hours classroom work – age dependant • Additional duties – Registration, break times, assembly • Pastoral Care • 10% weekly allocated to planning • Inspections e.g. OfStead

18. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • 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/Diversity awareness • Teachers pension - 2nd largest in public sector • Holidays • Housing and Home share schemes • Strong Union Support

19. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • Unqualified Teachers – Min £15,817 – Max £25,016 • Qualified Teachers – Min £21,588 – Max £31,552 • Advanced Skills Teachers – Min £37,461 – Max £56,950 • Head Teachers – Min £42,379 – Max £105,097

20. POSTGRADUATE TEACHER TRAINING • Useful Contacts • Graduate Teacher Training Registry gttr.ac.uk • Teaching Agency education.gov.uk • DirectGov– directgov.uk • Rachael Farley – Postgraduate Officer • Edge Hill University • farleyr@edgehill.ac.uk • 01695 657142

21. Thank you for listening • Any Questions?