so you’re considering a career in primary teaching... richard english faculty of education the...
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So you’re considering a career in primary teaching ...
Richard English
Faculty of Education
The University of Hull
Why Teach?An extremely varied career
Why Teach? A very demanding and
challenging career.
Why Teach?A reasonably well-paid
and secure career.
But the most important reasons ...
Are you thinking of teaching as a career?
Visit schoolsTalk to teachersWork with childrenConsider the possible postgraduate
routes into teaching ...
Postgraduate Routes into TeachingPostgraduate Certificate in Education
e.g. Primary PGCE course at Hull Campus
(5 to 11 year olds)
e.g. Early Years PGCE also at Hull Campus from 2015
(3 to 7 year olds)
e.g. Secondary PGCE courses at Hull Campus (various
specialist subjects)
e.g. PGCE programmes at other institutions
Details of Hull PGCE courses at http://www2.hull.ac.uk/ifl/ces/courses/pgce.aspx
Postgraduate Routes into Teaching
School Direct
Salaried route
Non-Salaried route
Features of the PGCE Primary (5-11) & Early Years (3-7) Courses at Hull
Consistently rated highly by Ofsted One-year, full-time courses, lasting 38 weeks Start in early September and finish at the end of June About two-thirds of the time is spent in schools
> Two 8-week block placements (plus 2-weeks of preparation)> Plus other focused work in schools
Substantial training in all primary curriculum areas Strong emphasis on ICT e.g. using interactive whiteboards Professional Studies lectures, workshops and tutorials
Many sessions are provided by local teachers They’re demanding courses, but very rewarding 60 credits at Masters level
Key things to be aware of Strong competition for primary and early years places The GCSE requirements …. The Professional Skills Tests (numeracy and literacy)
Do a Google search for ‘Professional Skills Tests’ You need to show a commitment to primary education Apply sooner rather than later
http://www.ucas.com September 2015 entry?
>PGCE (5-11) – no chance>PGCE (3-7) – places are still available
Any Questions? Where can I find out more about a career in teaching?
http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching
How do I apply? https://www.ucas.com/ucas/teacher-training
Applying for September 2015?Portal for September 2015 opened at the end of October 2014, so you may be too late for many courses
Funding Arrangements?University fees to pay (£9000)
Student loans available
Bursaries for those with a 1st (£9000) or a 2:1 (£4000)
Any Other Questions?
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