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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with PGCE Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) Primary/Early Years

Location
Southwark

Duration
1 year (full-time)

Start date
September and January Number of places 39 with salary grants 10 self funded/independent

Simple timetable info
1 day at LSBU (usually Fridays)
4 days in school

How to apply
Direct to LSBU Enquiries: 020 7815 6100

LSBU code
1345

Course contact
David McInnes
mcinned@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 5723

Non-standard entry requirements
In order to be accepted on to this course, you need to have identified a school willing to offer you a training placement for the GTP course, whereby you will be employed by the school as an unqualified teacher under the terms of the GTP scheme. You will require a first degree as well as a reference that highlights your suitability to become a teacher. You will also need to submit a written statement that demonstrates your enthusiasm for teaching and learning, and should also have experience of working with young/adult learners in a formal/informal setting, an appreciation of diversity and how equality is promoted through education, and be able to demonstrate how your individual qualities/experiences would be an asset in a teaching/ learning environment.

Course units
This is a modular programme comprising of 6 units. There are 2 start dates per year – the beginning of the autumn and spring terms.

– Educational Studies (Equality, Inclusion and Citizenship)

– Core (English, Mathematics, and Science)

– Foundation Subjects

– 3 school experience units

Up to 60 Masters level credits are available across a combination of units.


Course description

The GTP is a modular employmentbased programme. As such the majority of the training takes place within schools, with students training four days a week in their school. Students also attend LSBU for one day per week where they follow a subject-based programme in the core and foundation subjects, as well as units on professional studies and equality, inclusion and citizenship. The needs analysis process prior to the start of the course enables students with prior experience to negotiate their individual training needs.

School-based training is at the core of the programme and is designed to take account of the individual needs of the student, involving the setting up and carrying out of a flexible programme under the guidance of the school-based and university-based tutors.

The course aims to support entry into the teaching profession of creative, competent, flexible and reflective teachers. To this end the course is rigorous, both academically and professionally. Students are expected to be proactive in their attitude to the course.

All students entering the course have the possibility of gaining up to 60 credits at Masters level, which can be used by students to count towards the award of full Masters level qualifications (such as the LSBU MA in Education) gained via further study after graduation. The programme has proven to be very popular with candidates and is over-subscribed, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.

Overview of the school experience

Students undertake a needs analysis before induction, and as part of the induction the student and schoolbased tutor will begin the student’s individual training plan in collaboration with university tutors. The individual training plan outlines the school-based training and is reviewed termly. There are, generally, three stages of training. Stage One: the students, under the guidance of the class teacher, work with groups, observe a range of teaching and learning situations and begin to teach whole class lessons. Stage Two: the student team teaches with the class teacher. Stage Three: the student has full responsibility for the class. Progression through the stages will be dependent upon individual needs.

Typical background of applicant

All applicants need to have passes in Maths, English and Science at GCSE Grade C level or equivalent as well as a first degree at the time of entry to the course.

Professional contacts/industry links

GTP is accredited by OFSTED and graduates are recommended for QTS

Additional notes

Funding: A contribution towards school employment costs is made by the Training and Development Agency for Schools for students employed within the state sector. Although this funding is not available to independent schools, applications are accepted from students in the independent sector where their schools are able to support their application for a place on the programme.