PGCE Secondary Teaching with QTS (school-led)

Take the School-led route into Secondary teaching with LJMU and gain Qualified Teacher Status and invaluable classroom experience. Applications now open for 2027! Train within a school setting and be involved in school life from the first day of term Choose from a wide variety of Secondary teacher training routes Follow a curriculum developed and delivered in partnership with outstanding local schools Learn from expert teachers Prepare for a career as an innovative and creative teacher with one of LJMU's excellent Lead Partners LJMU's Initial Teacher Education programmes are designed to develop reflective practitioners who are able to apply a deep understanding of the curriculum, learners and learning to impact on the development and achievement of young people. Training on the School-led pathway includes substantial time spent in school, led by experienced practitioners. Bursaries are available on the programme, depending on your degree classification and subject area. The School-led pathway is offered by a number of school consortia, each with a Lead Partner, who works with LJMU to develop their training programme. As each School-led programme is distinctive, you are advised to check full details of training and requirements with the Lead Partner before applying. Applications for places with our School-led consortia are made directly to Lead Partners via DfE Apply. The interview and selection process is conducted by school staff in association with LJMU. For the training of Secondary teachers, LJMU works in partnership with the following School-led consortia: Our Lead Partners are: Archbishop Blanch School, Liverpool The Sandstone Trust, based at Tarporley High School, Cheshire The Learning Partnership, based at Knutsford Academy, Cheshire North West Learning Partnership, St Helens Turton School, Bolton The Heath School, Runcorn Weatherhead High School, Wallasey, Wirral Wigan & West Lancashire Catholic School Direct, based at St Peter’s Catholic High School, Wigan Read more

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 Have at least a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics 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 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 overall 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 school 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. Full details of the interview process will be sent to you in advance of the selection event. Please be aware that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during live interviews is not permitted. Our staff are trained in detecting the use of AI and have the right to suspend interviews if this is suspected. The use of AI during a live interview will result in your application bein

IELTS IELTS overall 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component) Further information DBS Requirements An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidence

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £10,050 per year

UK/Home: £10,050 per year

International: £18,740 per year

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