Employment-based postgraduate Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
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Viewing course details for 2024 year of entry
- Attendance
- Full-time
- Course Leader
- Primary: Clare Harding Secondary: Catherine Walsh
- Study mode
- On campus
- Location
- Hendon campus
- Placement year
- No
- School / Department
- School of Health and Education
What you can study
Middlesex University partners with Lead Partner schools to provide employment-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT). Applicants apply to the Lead Partner school directly through DfE Find and Apply. There are two routes, Lead Partner salaried and the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship.
Accreditation
Successful completion of employment-based Initial Teacher Training leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) , allowing you to work in any state school in England.
Course content
All courses integrate theory with practice, drawing upon the best available evidence for effective teaching and learning. The curricula for the training programmes encompass the full entitlement described by the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF) (DfE, 2019). They support development in the 5 core areas – behaviour management, pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and professional behaviours, as well as integrating additional analysis and critique of theory, research and expert practice. Each programme is congruent with the Teachers’ Standards (DfE, 2012) and trainees will be assessed against the Standards at the end of the programme before a recommendation is made for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Salaried trainees also study for the PG Cert Teaching postgraduate award.
Trainees who successfully complete all three programme modules are awarded the PG Cert Teaching and QTS.
The three modules are:
- School-based Professional Development
- School-based Enquiry
- Assessment and Monitoring
All modules are designed to provide an appropriate means of reflecting critically on professional development as a teacher and engage in school-based research to improve practice. This PGCert and the associated assignments have been designed as an integral part school-based training and will enable trainees to develop as a reflective learners and teachers, with the additional benefit of academic credits, which can be carried forwards towards an MA degree.
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Teaching
Trainees attend a programme of training sessions at the university which are taught by phase and subject experts. The partner schools also provide training in the school setting in addition to a dedicated mentor who supports the trainee’s learning journey in the school setting.
The training sessions are spread throughout the year with trainees attending one day each week for most weeks.
However, during Terms 1 and 2, they will attend university for some full weeks in order to complete the statutory 4 weeks (equivalent) of Intensive Training and Practice.
During the last 6 weeks of the course, trainees will be in school full time and teaching at least an 80% timetable load.
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North London Campus
Our north London campus makes it easy to visit. We are 23 minutes away by underground train, travelling from London Kings Cross.
Learn moreEntry requirements
Qualifications
- A 2.2 Bachelor honours degree. For secondary ITT, this will need to be in a subject relevant to the specialism applied for.
- GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics (and science also for primary ITT) or be retaking them this year. We will accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills or IELTS.
- A Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check and/or any other appropriate background check.
- To strengthen applications it is recommended that you have obtained, or have set up to obtain, recent and relevant experience within relevant state school settings in
Eligibility
UK and international students are eligible to apply for employment-based ITT routes.
Interviews
Entry to employment-based Initial Teacher Training requires an interview at the employing school. The interview will be used to find out more about you, to better understand your aspirations and interests, and to explore why you want to train to teach.
At the interview stage, your suitability for teaching will be judged, including your subject knowledge for teaching and potential to demonstrate proficiency with fundamental English and mathematics. If any shortfall is identified, you may be required to complete some additional work before starting the programme. During the training programme, your subject knowledge and fundamental English and mathematics will be developed and assessed to ensure you reach the required level.
Applications must be made to one of our Lead Partner schools via DfE Find and Apply.
Careers
How can the COURSE support your career?
Trainees who complete our employment-based routes are very likely to stay in the same school as an Early Career Teacher.
For more information on salary and career progression, visit the Department for Education's website.
Fees and finance
Fees
- Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship £9000 paid from the employers’ apprenticeship levy
- Lead Partner Salaried. Students are non-fee-paying. Training fees are arranged through the partnership agreement between the Lead Partner organisation and Middlesex University.
Finance
Salaried trainees are non-fee-paying students of Middlesex University. Postgraduate Teacher Apprentices have their fees arranged and paid through their employer’s apprenticeship levy. All employment-based trainees can access all the university facilities and student support.
Salaried trainees and Apprentices are also employees of their employing school and paid at least Point 1 of the unqualified teacher scale.
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