WHY TRAIN WITH US?
The CTPS was one of the first secondary Schools Direct teacher training providers on the South Coast and we are an established and experienced secondary teacher training provider. Centred in Fareham we liaise with education providers in the surrounding areas to the benefit of all schools and young people.
We are able to offer a variety of school experiences including Special School provision and work closely with the University of Winchester in developing teacher trainees academically and vocationally. Our studies are truly comprehensive and trainees are guaranteed to be given the opportunity to work pupils from different backgrounds and origins. You will be awarded a PGCE (Secondary) 11-18 at the end of the programme and will benefit from an experienced team of mentors in school and at the University to ensure that you make the very best progress over the course of the year meaning that you are best prepared for the challenges and opportunities of taking up a full time position in your first post as an Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT).
Most weeks you will spend 4 days in schools developing your knowledge and understanding and how pupils learn and given the chance to practice your own pedagogy and style under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Most Fridays are spent away from the classroom either in a neighbouring school in the partnership or the University. On such days you will be given time to explore an educational theme or topic and relate it to your own ongoing practice. To begin with you will be given a small number of classes to focus on and develop particular strategies and skills; only when the mentor thinks you are ready will you be given more classes and challenges as you move towards that Qualified Teacher Status.
TRAINING WITH WINCHESTER UNIVERSITY
Anyone already in education will tell you that teaching is one of the toughest jobs out there. It's also one of the most rewarding. To make sure you’re a successful and confident teacher in the 21st-century, we have devised a vibrant programme informed by research and constantly reviewed to ensure pupils are equipped with the most up-to-date developments in primary education.
Our passion is to provide you with a university experience that immerses you in the theory and practice of teaching. You will love studying at our beautiful campus where your lecturers know you by name, helping you to develop the confidence you need to be an outstanding teacher and make a real difference in the world.
The course prepares you to teach across the age ranges 11-16 and is structured around six modules - a combination of taught modules based at the University and placement modules based in schools or educational settings.
You will undertake studies in all elements of secondary education; extend your knowledge of learning and teaching, of the breadth and scope of the curriculum and the professional skills associated with high-quality teaching. You will then apply these areas of understanding and skill to classroom practice throughout the year, including during two assessed placements in schools or educational settings.
How to apply?
PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
The course prepares you to teach across the age ranges 11-16 and is structured around six modules - a combination of taught modules based at the University and placement modules based in schools or educational settings.
You will undertake studies in all elements of secondary education; extend your knowledge of learning and teaching, of the breadth and scope of the curriculum and the professional skills associated with high-quality teaching. You will then apply these areas of understanding and skill to classroom practice throughout the year, including during two assessed placements in schools or educational settings.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirements you will be expected to meet are as follows: an honours degree, usually a 2:2 or above; GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above; and passes in the Department for Education (DfE) skills tests in Literacy and Numeracy. Equivalencies to academic qualifications are considered on an individual basis, so if you hold qualifications from a number of years ago or from outside the UK, please contact us for confirmation of their suitability.
We will look for evidence of a commitment to the teaching profession, an understanding of professional requirements, and an awareness of current educational issues in an application. Prior experience in a school is not required, however prospective pupils may find experience in a school useful for obtaining insights into the primary education classroom. Experience in a school or similar setting may also provide reassurance to prospective students that teaching is the right choice for their career.
If you accept an offer of a place you will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records check and Prohibition Order check. If you have spent time overseas in the last 5 years you may also be required to obtain criminal records checks from each of the countries you visited. You will also be required to complete an occupational health check to confirm that you are fit to teach. The University of Winchester will send you more information about when and how you need to complete each of these checks if you accept our offer.
QUALIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a PGCE with recommendations for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
COURSE FEES
The tuition fees for September 2019 entry are £9,250 for UK, EU and Islands (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) students, however the tuition fee for students outside the EU are yet to be confirmed for 2019 entry. Please contact studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk in the autumn for confirmation of the fee.
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APPLICATION
All applications to initial teacher training must be made using the ‘Apply’ system administered by the Universities and College Admissions Service (UCAS); please see the UCAS site for full information.