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North Bedfordshire Training Partnership

North Bedfordshire Training Partnership. Recruitment Information Evenings Wednesday 23 rd January 2008 Wootton Upper School Thursday 24 th January 2008 Samuel Whitbread College. Aims of this evening. For you to gain an understanding of :- the PGCE and GTP routes into teaching

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North Bedfordshire Training Partnership

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  1. North Bedfordshire Training Partnership Recruitment Information Evenings Wednesday 23rd January 2008 Wootton Upper School Thursday 24th January 2008 Samuel Whitbread College

  2. Aims of this evening For you to gain an understanding of :- • the PGCE and GTP routes into teaching • what we can offer you • what you will need to offer teaching • the way forward

  3. Secondary PGCE ‘Professional Certificate of Education’ • students / not employees (24 places) • no initial timetable commitment • 3½ days a week in school (terms 1 & 2) • 36 weeks teaching experience in Middle and Upper schools in…. • Art, English, Geography, History, Science, Maths • £6,000 training bursary (tax free !) • £9,000 training bursary in Maths & Science • Golden ‘Hello’ available in shortage subjects (£2,500 to £5,000 – depending upon subject)

  4. Secondary PGCE ‘Top–Up Fees’ • Since September 2006, all providers of teacher training have been charging students up to £3,000 per year in tuition fees. We will be charging £2500 – much less than most providers! • You won't have to pay anything up-front; your fees are simply added onto your student loan and are repaid when you are earning over £15,000. • Trainee teachers will get help with their fees as, in addition to the training bursary, a grant of up to £2,700 will be available from your LEA, of which £1,200 is not means-tested.

  5. Secondary GTP Graduate Teacher Programme • employees / not students • initial timetable commitment? (prior experience?) • full time commitment in school • 40 weeks in school • teaching experience in two schools • 22 places - 10 for ‘priority’ subjects - 12 for ‘non-priority’ subjects • £14,751 training salary (taxed! -11months pro-rata) • 11 month Training Contract – no strings ! • No Golden ‘Hello’ available - but no ‘top up‘ fees!

  6. Priority Subjects • Design & technology (including Textiles) • Food Technology • ICT • Maths • MFL • Science • Music • Religious Studies

  7. What we can offer you Course outline – Secondary PGCE & GTP • dedicated subject mentor in school • Subject Application Lecture Course (twilight – Tuesdays or Wednesdays 4 to 6 pm) • Professional Studies Lecture Course (twilight – Thursdays 4 to 6 pm) • formative and summative profiling • range of written and seminar assignments • access to UoB Library in Bedford • excellent employment prospects

  8. What you need to offer teaching is… • a good degree in relevant subject • GCSE grade C or above in English & Maths • GCSE grade C or above in Science (for Secondary Science) • clear CRB record check / good references • experience working with young people • the ability to be open minded and reflective • the ability to take, and act upon, constructive criticism • the ability to give blood, sweat and tears ….and no sex until next summer !

  9. The way forward … Application Time Line • Decide on preferred route: - - PGCE or GTP Download and complete the application form www.northbeds.org.uk • Return signed, hard copy of completed application by Thursday 7th February 2008 • Applications to Kerrie Northern at Samuel Whitbread Community College

  10. The way forward … The Selection Process 2007 • Receipt of Applications deadline – Thursday 7th February • Short list for interview by Monday 18th February • Successful applicants informed by Wednesday 20th February • School based selection process will take place on Monday 3rd and Monday 10th March 2008.

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