PGCE - Further Education and Skills Sector - Part-time - Eve - Awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

10321W1 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 10/09/2024
Time/Day | 17:00 - 21:00 TUE

Is this course for me?

This course will train you to be a teacher in the Further Education and Skills Sector, which encompasses Further Education Colleges, Sixth Forms and Sixth Form Colleges, Adult and Community Learning, the National Health Service, and private sector training organisations.

Applicants should ideally have some teaching experience or experience of work in a learning environment. You will need to complete 150 hours of teaching practice over the duration of the course. To support your development as a trainee teacher, we can offer you the following benefits:

• a guaranteed teaching placement in the College with mentoring by one of our excellent experienced teachers, where we deliver courses that matches your specialist subject;

• full access to our outstanding Continuous Professional Development programme for teaching staff within the College's Teaching and Learning Academy;

• potential opportunities for fast-track progression into a paid teaching role in the College if you show evidence of consistently meeting the required professional standards.

The PGCE is aligned to the Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standard which underpins the design of the University's qualification. All trainees must meet this occupational standard to successfully achieve the award of PGCE.

Successful completion of the course does NOT automatically confer either QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) status or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) but you will be eligible to apply for QTLS status with the Society for Education and Training after successfully completing a six-month period of Professional Formation. Further information on QTLS is provided by the Society for Education and Training on their website at https://set.et-foundation.co.uk/your-career/qtls

Apply Now

What will I study?

You will study six compulsory modules:

• Teaching, Learning and Assessment in the Further Education and Skills Sector (Level 5) - foundational skills for teaching, learning, and assessing in the Further Education and Skills (FES) Sector.

• Developing Subject Specialist Practice (Level 5) - professional skills and behaviours as a reflective subject-specialist practitioner in the Further Education and Skills (FES) Sector.

• Designing and Developing an Inclusive Curriculum (Level 5) - knowledge and skills for curriculum planning, review and development.

• Advancing Subject Specialist Practice (Level 6) - educational theory and its practical application to the development of subject specialist knowledge, pedagogic content knowledge and pedagogy.

• Research Informed Practice (Level 7) - proficiency in research-informed practice, using both the literature base and empirical research in subject specialist teaching.

• Policy and Professionalism in the Further Education and Skills Sector (Level 7) - the role education policy plays in shaping the professional practice of teachers in the

further education and skills sector.

How long is the course?

Part-time evening delivery over two academic years. You will attend classes one evening each week and you will spend one full day each week on your trainee teacher placement.

How will I be assessed?

There are three integrated aspects of assessment on the course:

• Teaching practice which is assessed through observations of your teaching and the development of an extensive Portfolio of Professional Achievement (PoPA) to demonstrate that you have achieved the IfATE Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standard.

• Coursework assignments which are assessed by the course tutors. No assignments are

graded: all are assessed on a pass or refer basis.

• Professionalism which is assessed through your participation in classroom activities,

your performance in teaching and your general attitude and approach to your role as a trainee teacher.

• There are no examinations.

What qualifications do I need?

• a UK Honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) or equivalent related to your specialist area

• a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in all the specialist subjects you will be teaching (if different to degree subject)

• GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent)

• GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent)

• where English is not your first language: the ability to communicate fluently, accurately and effectively in professional spoken English (IELTS 7.5 with no element lower than 7.0 (or equivalent)

What can I progress onto?

The qualification enables trainees to progress into teaching in a variety of organisations in the Further Education and Skills sector: Further Education Colleges, Sixth Forms and Sixth Form Colleges, Adult and Community Learning, the National Health Service, and private sector training organisations. Qualified trainees may also go on to complete the MEd (Masters in Education) at UCLan. UCLan PGCE graduates have 60 credits of Accredited Prior Learning (APL) towards the Masters in Professional Practice in Education at UCLan.

Other Information

To undertake the course you will need a teaching contract or a voluntary placement across two institutions, that includes: a minimum of 150 hours of teaching practice (including 20 hours online synchronous teaching); a minimum of 100 hours of non-teaching practice; a named subject specialist mentor in your main placement location; a named pastoral mentor in your main placement location. You will also need to complete a satisfactory course interview and a satisfactory subject interview. You will also need to provide confirmation of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Course Fees

£3750.00
Apply Now

Higher Education Teaching Professionals

Higher education teaching professionals deliver lectures and teach students to at least first degree level, undertake research and write journal articles and books in their chosen field of study.

Requirements: Level 5 NVQ; Masters

Opportunities

4.08%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£9,606
Entry
£37,362
Median
£60,063
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Undertakes research, writes articles and books and attends conferences and other meetings.
  • Directs the work of postgraduate students.
  • Participates in decision making processes regarding curricula, budgetary, departmental and other matters.
  • Provides pastoral care or guidance to students.
  • Advises students on academic matters and encourages independent research.
  • Prepares, administers and marks examinations, essays and other assignments.
  • Prepares, delivers and directs lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Apply Now for PGCE - Further Education and Skills Sector - Part-time - Eve - Awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Further Education Teaching Professionals

Further education teaching professionals supervise and teach trade, technical, commercial, adult education, secondary and post-secondary courses to students beyond minimum school leaving age.

Requirements: Level 5 NVQ; Masters

Opportunities

3.52%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£13,965
Entry
£33,487
Median
£49,450
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Liaises with other professional and commercial organisations to review course content.
  • Assists with the administration of teaching and the arranging of timetables.
  • Arranges instructional visits and periods of employment experience for students.
  • Prepares, administers and marks examinations, essays and other assignments.
  • Prepares, delivers and directs lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Apply Now for PGCE - Further Education and Skills Sector - Part-time - Eve - Awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Primary Education Teaching Professionals

Primary (and middle school deemed primary) and education teaching professionals plan, organise and provide instruction to children at all levels up to the age of entry into secondary education.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

1.75%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£18,039
Entry
£38,025
Median
£52,159
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Assists with or plans and develops curriculum and rota of teaching duties.
  • Discusses progress with student, parents and/or other education professionals.
  • Supervises teaching assistants and trainees.
  • Undertakes pastoral duties.
  • Teaches simple songs and rhymes, reads stories and organises various activities to promote language, social and physical development.
  • Maintains records of students’ progress and development.
  • Prepares students for external examinations and administers and invigilates these examinations.
  • Prepares, assigns and corrects exercises and examinations to record and evaluate students’ progress.
  • Prepares and delivers courses and lessons in accordance with curriculum requirements and teaches a range of subjects.

Knowledge

Education and Training English Language Psychology Computers and Electronics Mathematics Clerical Customer and Personal Service Sociology and Anthropology Public Safety and Security Administration and Management

Skills

Learning Strategies Monitoring Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Learning Active Listening Writing Critical Thinking Mathematics Science
Apply Now for PGCE - Further Education and Skills Sector - Part-time - Eve - Awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Nursery Education Teaching Professionals

Nursery education teaching professionals care for and teach children up to the age of entry into primary school.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

2.02%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£13,420
Entry
£32,179
Median
£47,519
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Assists with or plans and develops curriculum and rota of teaching duties.
  • Observes and assesses students and discusses their progress with parents and/or other education professionals.
  • Supervises teaching assistants and trainees.
  • Undertakes pastoral duties.
  • Supervises and cares for children, provides a secure learning environment and ensures their health and safety is maintained during all activities.
  • Teaches simple songs and rhymes, reads stories and organises various activities to promote language, social and physical development.
  • Prepares and delivers lessons in accordance with early years foundation stages curriculum and encourages and stimulates children's learning.

Knowledge

Education and Training English Language Psychology Mathematics

Skills

Learning Strategies Monitoring Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Learning Active Listening Writing Critical Thinking Mathematics
Apply Now for PGCE - Further Education and Skills Sector - Part-time - Eve - Awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Special and Additional Needs Education Teaching Professionals

Special and additional needs education teaching professionals organise and provide instruction at a variety of different levels to children who have emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties or physical disabilities. These professionals may also work with exceptionally gifted pupils.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

2.78%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£13,116
Entry
£31,255
Median
£46,766
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Discusses student’s progress with parents and other teaching professionals.
  • Updates and maintains students’ records to monitor development and progress.
  • Liaises with other professionals, such as social workers, speech and language therapists and educational psychologists.
  • Supervises students in classroom and maintains discipline.
  • Prepares, assigns and corrects exercises to record and evaluate students’ progress.
  • Encourages the student to develop self-help skills to circumvent the limitations imposed by their disability.
  • Develops and adapts conventional teaching methods to meet the individual student’s needs.
  • Gives instruction, using techniques appropriate to the student’s disability.
  • Assesses student’s abilities, identifies student’s needs and devises curriculum and rota of teaching duties accordingly.
  • Creates a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment for students.

Knowledge

Education and Training Psychology English Language Customer and Personal Service Therapy and Counselling Computers and Electronics Mathematics Clerical

Skills

Learning Strategies Monitoring Active Listening Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Active Learning Critical Thinking Mathematics
Apply Now for PGCE - Further Education and Skills Sector - Part-time - Eve - Awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

Teachers of English as a foreign language teach students to speak and write the English language, either for the first time or building on their existing knowledge.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

4.02%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£17,313
Entry
£41,515
Median
£61,305
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Organises students' participation in cultural activities and social events.
  • Sets and marks tests and gives feedback on student's performance.
  • Encourages conversations in English to improve students confidence and understanding.
  • Plans and prepares language lessons and materials.
  • Teaches English as a foreign language and assists in the tuition of foreign languages.

Knowledge

Education and Training English Language Foreign Language Psychology Clerical Sociology and Anthropology Mathematics Customer and Personal Service

Skills

Learning Strategies Active Learning Active Listening Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Writing Mathematics
Apply Now for PGCE - Further Education and Skills Sector - Part-time - Eve - Awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Teaching Professionals

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other teaching occupations.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

3.29%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£7,715
Entry
£20,490
Median
£50,107
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Provides private academic, vocational and other instruction to individuals or groups.
  • Manages/owns and teaches in private drama, music and dancing schools, training centres and similar establishments.
  • Designs and implements methods of assessing the performance of students, co-ordinates and undertakes the evaluation of assessments and awards grades of merit based upon performance.
Apply Now for PGCE - Further Education and Skills Sector - Part-time - Eve - Awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

Wigan & Leigh College endeavours to ensure that the information provided on the website is accurate. All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time. The College cannot accept liability arising out of such changes or connected to such changes, however it will undertake to minimise disruption to students.