Route 1: Tuition Fee School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
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Here at Kingsbridge EIP SCITT, we understand what effective teaching looks like and how to help new teachers get there, whatever your starting point and area of interest. You can specialise in Primary or a specific subject at Secondary level.
Our approach combines in-school experience, centre-based training and on-line tuition. We also work with and equip trainees with the skills to work in an array of schools, including those in challenging circumstances. These experiences will ensure that you can teach high quality lessons and positively engage with pupils through their academic work as well as their pastoral experiences. |
- Weekly in-school experience
- Setting-based experience in two contrasting settings
- Weekly training sessions with the Kingsbridge team or subject specialists
- 1:1 mentor support
- Intensive Training and Practice designed to provide concentrated, hands-on experience and skill development in a real classroom setting
- Access to the PGCE delivered by Bath Spa University
Train to Teach as a Primary Teacher |
Train to Teach as a Secondary Teacher |
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Primary Programme (5-11) Our Primary Teacher Training Programme is full time and runs for one academic year. As a tuition fee trainee, we will place you in one of our partnership schools for both of your school-based experiences. Apprentice teachers will be at your employing school for the majority of the school year and we will arrange your second placement. You will access training in pedagogy and subject knowledge development suitable for the pupils that you are teaching and your mentor will translate your training into your school setting. We offer placements in Early Years to Year 6 and across both Key Stages. |
Secondary Programme (11-16) Our Secondary Teacher Training Programme is full time and runs for one academic year. As a tuition fee trainee, we will place you in one of our partnership schools for both of your school-based experiences. Apprentice teachers will be at your employing school for the majority of the school year and we will arrange your second placement. You will access pedagogical training suitable for the pupils that you are teaching and your mentor will translate your training into your school setting. You will also access subject knowledge development sessions throughout the year with experts in your subject area. |
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The minimum academic qualifications* required for programme are:
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| Typically 2.2 or higher degree. | Typically 2.2 or higher degree in a subject where at least 50% of study is in the National Curriculum subject you intend to teach. |
| Minimum GCSE grade 4 (previously grade C) in English and mathematics plus science is required. | Minimum GCSE grade 4 (previously grade C) in English and mathematics is required. |
SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
While having school experience would be helpful, this is not a prerequisite for applying to Kingsbridge EIP SCITT. We want to encourage a variety of teachers into the profession and recognise that not all potential teachers have had school-based experience. We recognise that new graduates and career changers have a wealth of other experience and knowledge that can be drawn upon in teaching. We therefore look for the potential to train to teach, for example, having excellent communication skills, being a team worker, responding to feedback and being proactive.
HEALTH CHECK
Before being accepted onto the course, all trainee teachers must satisfy the DfE requirements with regards to fitness to teach. You will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire if you are offered a place on our training course*.
*This requirement is inline with the Department for Education's health and physical capacity to teach checks.
WELL-BEING AND WORKLOAD SUPPORT
Wellbeing and workload support is at the heart of our teacher training programme. To see how visit our Trainee Workload and Wellbeing initiative page 2019-20
TUITION FEE
Tuition fees for all programmes leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with PGCert are £9,535.00.
STUDENT FINANCE ENGLAND: TUITION FEE LOAN
If you are on our non-salaried postgraduate teacher training course, you’ll have to pay tuition fees.
Home and EEA students may be eligible for a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of tuition fees. This is available through Student Finance England. You won’t have to pay the cost of tuition charges up front and you will only repay the loan once you are in full-time employment and earning above £21,000.
STUDENT FINANCE ENGLAND: MAINTAIN LOAN FOR LIVING COSTS
Home students in England may also be eligible for a maintenance loan to help towards accommodation and other living costs. EU students can’t apply for Maintenance Loans. The loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. You have to pay the loan back. This is available through Student Finance England.
SAFEGUARDING CHECK
Safeguarding is a priority at Kingsbridge and therefore we follow all safer recruitment guidance and safeguarding policies and procedures to our selection process.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) provides employers and other authorised organisations with details of an individual’s convictions, cautions, police reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer. You will not be permitted to begin your training without being in possession of an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
We will arrange for Tuition-fee students to apply for this check when you have been offered a place on one of our courses*.
Trainees are encouraged to take out the update service which costs £13 a year.
*This requirement is inline with the Department for Education's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
For trainees who have spent time overseas an Overseas Police Check (where applicable) may also form the basis of your conditional offer to train to teach.
More information can be obtained here.
We will also check your identity against the DBS approved list of documents, most commonly:
- Passport
- Photo driving licence (UK)
- Utility bill or bank statement (dated in the last 3 months)
Right to Work in the UK Checks
- Valid or Expired UK/EU passport or
- Non-EU passport with visa and Biometric Residence Permit or
- EU National ID card or
- Full UK birth certificate and NI number or
- Certificate of Naturalisation and NI number
Barred List Check
- Checked as part the Enhanced DBS Check and then re-checked annually
Prohibition from Teaching Orders Check
- Checked against the DfE database
Childcare Disqualification (and Disqualification by Association) Check
- A signed declaration as part of the application process
Entry References (minimum 2 required) Check
- Most recent employer (in a education setting from head, deputy or head of department)
- One other professional reference
- University tutor and references from school placements (work-based and volunteering)
- Non-school references and character references are accepted where you have not previously worked in schools.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are made via DfE Apply
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