Future Teachers Graduate Teacher Programme

Summary 2012/13

• Join a highly innovative partnership model of teacher training which is based in school rather than university;
• Become an outstanding teacher of chemistry, physics or mathematics and enhance your leadership potential and career prospects;
• Earn a salary as an Associate Teacher while you train on this Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) pathway.

This Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) pathway will be delivered in school by a cluster of Edge Hill partner schools working together. All aspects of the course will be taught by school and university trainers, providing strong links between theory and practice.

We are looking for applicants who will become Associate Teachers. The programme will immerse you in school life as you train to become a leader of learning and an outstanding teacher of chemistry, physics or mathematics. There will be a strong emphasis on leadership and school improvement throughout the programme and successful completion leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

2012 Entry Requirements

To join this programme you should have:

• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in the subject you wish to teach;
• Good knowledge in your specialist subject (chemistry, physics or mathematics) demonstrated through an A-level (or equivalent) at minimum of grade B.

It is desirable that you should also have:

• Experience of working with children in a variety of settings (secondary preferred);
• Personal and presentational qualities including the use of spoken and written Standard English;
• Knowledge of the secondary curriculum in relation to your subject;
• Intellectual and academic ability supported by a recent academic reference.

You will also need to demonstrate that you have the potential to become an outstanding teacher and leader.

Successful applicants will be called to interview which will typically involve:

• A written task presenting questions about a given text;
• A face-to-face interview;
• Student panel;
• Teaching session to a group of children;
• Group task to assess team working and leadership potential.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education's standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

Summary 2013/14

• Join a highly innovative partnership model of teacher training which is based in school rather than university;
• Become an outstanding teacher of chemistry, physics or mathematics and enhance your leadership potential and career prospects;
• Earn a salary as an Associate Teacher while you train on this Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) pathway.

This Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) pathway will be delivered in school by a cluster of Edge Hill partner schools working together. All aspects of the course will be taught by school and university trainers, providing strong links between theory and practice.

We are looking for applicants who will become Associate Teachers. The programme will immerse you in school life as you train to become a leader of learning and an outstanding teacher of chemistry, physics or mathematics. There will be a strong emphasis on leadership and school improvement throughout the programme and successful completion leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

2013 Entry Requirements

To join this programme you should have:

• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in the subject you wish to teach;
• Good knowledge in your specialist subject (chemistry, physics or mathematics) demonstrated through an A-level (or equivalent) at minimum of grade B.

It is desirable that you should also have:

• Experience of working with children in a variety of settings (secondary preferred);
• Personal and presentational qualities including the use of spoken and written Standard English;
• Knowledge of the secondary curriculum in relation to your subject;
• Intellectual and academic ability supported by a recent academic reference.

You will also need to demonstrate that you have the potential to become an outstanding teacher and leader.

If you are applying to start an initial teacher training programme in September 2013, you will be required to undertake QTS Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy prior to entry, and achievement of these will form part of the conditions of any offer of a place. Further details can be found on the TDA website at www.tda.gov.uk/trainee-teacher/qts-skills-tests.aspx and in the DfE publication "Training our next generation of outstanding teachers: Implementation plan (November 2011)". Further information will be made available as we are notified - please keep checking this page for updates.

Successful applicants will be called to interview which will typically involve:

• A written task presenting questions about a given text;
• A face-to-face interview;
• Student panel;
• Teaching session to a group of children;
• Group task to assess team working and leadership potential.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education's standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

Details

Who is this course for?

This GTP programme is for applicants with excellent subject knowledge in physics, chemistry or mathematics and a real interest in working with young people. You may be a recent graduate or looking for a career change into teaching. The course is particularly suitable if you have leadership potential and aspire to become a school leader or leader of learning.

What will I gain from this programme?

As an Associate Teacher you will gain experience of teaching in at least two contrasting schools and access a network of subject experts within the Future Teachers partnership. Expertise and best practice will be shared within this partnership of schools and you will be well supported by both school and university-based experts in the teaching of your subject.

How we will support you

You will be supported by a Subject Coach in school and a Personal Tutor at University.

What will I study?

At the heart of the Future Teachers Programme is an analysis of the factors that create an outstanding climate for learning. Important issues such as Special Educational Needs, behaviour management, lesson structure, strategies of learning and methods of assessment are all considered. Theories of learning are also addressed as the programme reflects on how learning takes place.

Discussion of these topics is tailored towards their application to the teaching of chemistry, physics and mathematics, dependent on your subject specialism, and forms the basis of school-based assignments for portfolio assessment. You will also complete an action research project on a school improvement issue and paired leadership exercise.

How will I study?

The course will be full-time and school-based. A weekly conference will be held at a partner venue for half a day each week.

Who will be teaching me?

The teaching team have wide-ranging experience in the field of initial teacher training and extensive teaching experience at secondary level. Research activity is well established in the Faculty of Education and tutors have contributed to a range of publications on the subject of initial teacher training, the use of theory in educational research and the theme of learner identity.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be by portfolio assignments completed each week and assessed at Masters level at the end of the programme. A portfolio of evidence for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) will also be required.

What are my career prospects?

Successful completion of this programme will allow you to gain QTS and 120 credits at Masters level. You will graduate well placed to progress onto employment as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) at secondary school level in the shortage subject areas of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

As all assessment will be portfolio based at Masters level, you will be eligible to apply to continue your studies and gain an MA within one year of completing the programme.

Our proactive careers advisory service can help you to find job vacancies and offers in-depth advice on teacher job applications and interviews, to help you secure work.

The aim of this exciting and innovative GTP programme is to provide excellent career prospects. Teaching is a rewarding job and there are many ways in which you could progress in your career, either in the classroom or in a leadership role. For more information, see www.education.gov.uk.

Further study at Edge Hill University

MA Education

A Great Study Environment

You will be based in at least two partner schools, attend full-time and engage fully in the life of the school while on attachment as an employed member of staff.

How do I apply?

Apply online at http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/teacher-training-options/gtp.aspx.

To help with your application, you can download our notes for guidance (doc).

Fees and Finance

This is a salaried Graduate Teacher Programme and Associate Teachers can expect to be paid £15,817 pro rata for academic year 2011/12.

Associate Teachers will also be paid on the unqualified teachers scale in academic year 2012/13, although the exact salary is still to be confirmed. Please keep checking this page for updates.

Where can I find out more?

If you would like to receive a copy of our prospectus or be kept updated about forthcoming events, contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team by emailing study@edgehill.ac.uk or calling 01695 657000.

If you want to attend one of our open events held throughout the year, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays to book your place.

You will also find Edge Hill University staff at many postgraduate study fairs taking place across the UK and Ireland.

Still want more?

If you have any questions you would like to ask the programme leader about the course, please contact:

• Julie Bostock, Faculty of Education, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP
• Tel: 01695 650986
• Email: futureteachers@edgehill.ac.uk

Modules

Climate for Teaching and Learning is designed to help you understand the factors which enable learning to take place in the classroom and at the same time understand the barriers to learning. You will consider behaviour management as a key issue, comparing different approaches and policies across 2 different attachment schools. This will also link in with other modules on the programme where being able to critically assess school policy on such issues will be a key aspect of preparing for leadership in schools.

Understanding Teaching and Learning focuses on the key aspects of successful planning for teaching and learning. The module will examine the importance of lesson structure and varied strategies for learning, considering exactly how learning takes place both within and outside of the classroom. The need to understand the diversity of learners and how teachers meet individual needs will also be discussed. On completion of the module, you will be able to plan individual lessons and sequences of lessons with appropriate learning objectives linked to outcomes.

Supporting Teaching and Learning is concerned with those aspects of a teacher’s role which involve supporting learners, including those with special needs and disabilities, in a variety of ways. The module reflects the status of inclusion and diversity as key drivers in the current Ofsted agenda and also considers the roles of other school staff in relation to these learners, as well as transition points in school life and between key stages, the pastoral care of pupils and liaison with parents and carers.

Assessing Teaching and Learning involves learning about the different types of assessment and strategies. There will be a strong emphasis on assessment for learning - questioning, feedback, sharing learning objectives, plenaries and self assessment. You will also evaluate your own teaching by assessing the learning of your pupils. The module includes the use of national data for monitoring progress and improving attainment.

Leading Teaching and Learning prepares you for a potential leadership role in a school. The module will consider aspects of teaching, learning and assessment which can be linked to school improvement and leadership. You will also conduct a school leadership project in pairs. This could involve any one of a whole range of possible topics related to leading learning, for example, planning a school trip, developing a virtual learning environment, exploring school resources or examining policies.

Action Research - School Improvement involves planning and undertaking a small scale research project on an aspect of school improvement. The project will relate to the school or department where you are based at the time of the module.