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Institution code:
S82
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Location:
BEC Teacher Training
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Duration:
One year full-time. |
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Typical Offer:
Qualifications and management experience will be considered on an individual basis. Please see Entry Requirements below. |
Introduction
Applying
Students applying for the SCITT programmes must apply through the Teacher Training application via: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training.
Please visit https://www.billericayscitt.com/ for more information.
We offer a one year course leading to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status and a PGCE (60 Master level credits). The programme offers a real balance between hands on classroom experiences and the theory underpinning educational practice.
Why train with us?
- Extensive experience as an initial teacher training provider of 24 years rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
- A partnership of 22 schools offering diverse settings to provide you with the knowledge and experience to deal with the many different types of challenges you will face
- Pre-course induction three weeks following the interview day to fully prepare you for the course
- Experience in a school setting for a minimum of 120 days from the very start of your training developing you as a well-rounded teaching professional teaching a range of classes covering age range 11-16
- Engaging weekly workshops covering broad professional studies with the whole cohort (behaviour management, special educational needs, English as an additional language, PSHE, planning, assessment, teacher and the law) delivered by outstanding practicing teachers providing a wealth of resources to inspire pupils
- Subject specific weekly tutorials delivered by your lead subject mentor with your peers who are teaching your subject to learn about pedagogy, research and share best practices
- Personalised school subject mentors providing excellent guidance and support tailored to your specific needs to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Opportunities to experience different learning environments within the training year including Early Years, Key Stage 2, Special Schools, Pupil Referral Units and schools with a large percentage of pupils with English as an additional language
- Opportunity to teach for a minimum of 6 weeks in another school offering diversity and in another Key Stage to expand your knowledge and skills of teaching and learning and help you decide what sort of school you wish to take up as your first teaching post.
Course modules
Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
Further information about the University's relationship with the National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) and Ofsted is available in the PSRB register.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are:
- A minimum 2:2 honours degree from a UK university or recognised equivalent. If the degree is in a different subject to the one you wish to teach, an A Level in that subject is required.
- Applicants are also required to have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for. If you do not hold these qualifications please contact Admissions directly on 01473 338348 to discuss.
Any offer of a place will be subject to:
- a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
- an interview
English language qualification requirements
International academic requirements by country
Applicants who do not hold English, Mathematics or Science GCSE grade C (grade 4) or a recognised equivalent, will need to apply to take an equivalency test. We accept equivalency tests from:
- A* Star Teachers - tel (020) 7272 7070
- Equivalency Testing - tel 01277 203336
If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.
