PGCE Secondary Teaching with QTS (salaried)

Train to become a superb Secondary teacher in a wide range of subjects at LJMU and graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Status. Applications now open for 2027! Earn whilst you learn on this employment-based initial teacher training programme Train to teach whilst an employee in a school setting and take on responsibility for your own classes from the first day of term Follow a curriculum developed and delivered in partnership with outstanding local schools Learn from LJMU staff at our city centre campus and from expert teachers Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative teacher The Salaried School-led programme is an employment based route which leads to a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status at Secondary level. It is offered by Lead Partners in collaboration with LJMU. As a Salaried student teacher, you will be employed in a school while you train and will receive a salary from your school (the amount paid is linked to the unqualified teacher pay scale which may be enhanced by schools for some subject areas). The school will also cover the cost of your training to become a qualified teacher. This programme is usually open to graduates with three years' work experience. Schools can, however, choose to accept applications from candidates with less work experience to attract high-quality applicants. This route is ideal if you are considering a career change, but you must apply with a school willing to support you and to employ you whilst you train. If you are interested in the Salaried School-led route, please contact the Lead Partner to discuss your application, before you apply. Salaried School-led pathways are only offered by some school consortia. You can find out where it is available by searching the Government's teacher training course search website Each consortium has a Lead Partner, which works in partnership with LJMU to develop their training programme. While all of the training is based on a framework agreed with the University, each School-Led programme is distinctive and you are advised to check full details of training and requirements on the Lead Partners web pages and get in touch with them before applying. Applications for salaried School-led places for Primary teaching are made directly to Lead Partners via DfE Apply: Apply for teacher training - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The interview and selection process is conducted by school staff in association with LJMU. Our Initial Teacher Training programmes support the development of your: critical understanding of educational theory and practice; reflective practice linked to professional development and practitioner research skills for effective teaching and learning. They also enhance your understanding and the application of your subject knowledge. Courses can be viewed on the government's Get into Teaching website.

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections Undergraduate degree Have a first-degree classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification. GCSEs and equivalents GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or their equivalent Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process for this course. Free Digital ID verification is offered to all applicants. If you are unable to use this service, you will need to visit a Post Office for identity checking, which costs £14. Extra Requirements To demonstrate an interest in teaching within the curriculum area. You could show this in a number of ways – time spent in schools, knowledge of the chosen curriculum area, relevant practical experience Receipt of satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to enrolment Completion of a medical questionnaire, for medical clearance by the LJMU Occupational Health team, to confirm Fitness to Teach. If an applicant needs to improve their subject knowledge, they may be asked to complete a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course. RPL RPL is not accepted on this programme International requirements IELTS IELTS score 7.0 (Minimum 6.5 in each component) Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process for this course. RPL RPL is not accepted on this programme Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU If you want to join a PGCE with us, you will need to apply through the Apply for Teacher Training service here https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training Applications can be made via Apply to the Lead Partner. Each applicant will be considered in consultation with an LJMU Admissions Tutor and may be asked to attend a selection event in school. The selection process will be led by the schools' Teachers and Senior Leaders and may involve LJMU Tutors. Ability Applicants will be assessed for their: depth of relevant subject knowledge potential to work effectively at Masters level ability to work with others in teams ability to manage people and projects Attitude Applicants will be expected to demonstrate: an interest and enthusiasm for their chosen subject area an ability to make learning exciting and meaningful to young people in a range of contexts commitment to supporting learners in areas of challenging social context enthusiasm and resilience Courses can be viewed on the government's Get into Teaching website. Location You should live within reasonable travelling distance of the University and our partner schools for the duration of the course. Selection events Selection is based on performance in an interview, teaching and written tasks and may involve the school's learners. Your performance in each part of the selection process is graded, and a final decision is made on your performance across the day.

IELTS IELTS score 7.0 (Minimum 6.5 in each component) Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced

UK students: £5,350 per year

UK/Home: £5,350 per year

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