Teacher Training @ Knutsford - Knutsford Multi-Academy Trust

Years 7 to 11
Students joining the Academy
in Year 7 spend their first year based at the Westfield Drive site and move up to the main site at Bexton Road from
Year 8.
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WHY TEACHER TRAINING @ KNUTSFORD?

Why Teacher Training @ Knutsford?

With partner schools across South Manchester and Cheshire

Teacher Training & Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teacher Training @ Knutsford (TT@K) is a school led teacher-training programme developed in partnership between Knutsford Multi Academy Trust (KMAT) and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). Knutsford Academy is the Lead School for this programme and we are complemented and supported by leading schools in the region for additional home school placements. Our leading edge provision leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which is developed and assessed through the teaching experience at the trainee’s home school and supplemented by the alternate placement. Formal and informal feedback on teaching is provided regularly, and support is provided in tracking progress and designing lessons.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

The award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is combined with the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Many school-based courses do not offer the Postgraduate Certificate in Education element, relying solely on the award of QTS. We believe that the PGCE is a critical element of the course since an understanding and application of educational theory, combined with practical experience and understanding, can accelerate learning as well as, of course, the professional development of a trainee. We are very aware that we are developing educational leaders for the future and wish to equip our trainees with the foundation to achieve excellence and the potential for progression.

Small Group Tutorials & Support

Subject and phase specific tutorials take place with our Liaison Tutors at Knutsford Academy and at LJMU as part of the Professional Studies Programme. Liaison Tutors also carry out visits to support trainee development. In each school, trainees benefit from the support from a Professional Mentor and Subject/ Class Mentors, who provide personalised and bespoke feedback and support for improvement.

School & University Experience in a School

Teacher Training @ Knutsford is a combination of school based teaching experience with a university-facilitated professional studies programme delivered at Knutsford Academy rather than at the University itself. This is, in many ways, beneficial to our trainees since University lecturers and school–based leaders and specialists deliver side by side, enabling trainees to hear about current practice in schools, and underpinning practice with educational theory. The Professional Studies lecture and seminar programme delivered at Knutsford Academy is the core part of the PGCE element of our programme. Our training programme develops outstanding and inspirational teachers with an in-depth knowledge and understanding in delivering excellence in teaching and learning.

Our Partnership, Qualifications & Financial Bursaries

Our partnership with schools across South Manchester and Cheshire offers the flexibility to train in schools in a number of locations. Bursaries of up to £30,000 are available dependent on subject area and degree classification. This is a year long programme that leads to the qualification of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Contact

We look forward to hearing from you and hope you feel you would like to be part of our programme. If you would like further information, please contact TT@knutsfordacademy.org.uk

Click here to go to Liverpool John Moores University Schools Direct website.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Programme overview

The programme takes place from late August and until July the following year. It starts with a week-long induction at LJMU at the end of August, which prepares trainees to start at their placement school at the start of the new academic year.

Trainees are based in their home schools Mondays to Thursdays and follow a Professional Studies Programme on Fridays. The programme comprises four days class contact, with one professional training day each week, all of which take place in the school setting.

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) provides an in-depth training programme, focused on delivering the skills, knowledge and attributes needed when embarking on your teaching career. Our training and professional studies programmes focus on meeting the Teaching Standards and Qualified Teacher Status.

The Professional Studies programme is delivered predominantly at the Knutsford Academy site supported by online learning and University based sessions where appropriate. The programme covers all the knowledge and understanding trainees need to prepare for a successful career in teaching.

Practising School Leaders give an insight into day to day life in a school with key note talks on safeguarding, managing data, managing behaviour, making successful job applications, and supporting Vulnerable Students.

LJMU colleagues provide key lectures on key educational theories and pedagogical research and providing a context for assignments.

Our post graduate programme supports the development of a high degree of:
* Critical understanding of education theory and practice relevant to the subject area
* Reflective practice linked to professional development
* Practitioner research skills for effective teaching and learning
* Deep understanding and application of subject knowledge

Placements
Trainees are assigned to one of the schools in the Partnership as a Home School to undertake a teaching placement. An alternate placement provides opportunities to work in a different educational setting.

PARTNER SCHOOLS

Partner Schools

Our current training partners comprises a range of secondary schools in Cheshire and South Manchester:

Secondary Partner Schools

Weaverham High, Northwich
Hartford High School, Northwich
County High School Leftwich, Northwich
Middlewich High, Middlewich
Marple Hall School, Marple
Tytherington High School, Macclesfield
Macclesfield Academy, Macclesfield
Eaton Bank, Congleton
Werneth School, Stockport
St Cuthberts Catholic High, St Helens
Golborne High, Wigan
Great Sankey High, Warrington
Helsby High, Helsby
St Paul’s Catholic High, Wythenshawe

SUBJECTS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Training places are now available in the following subjects:

Art and Design
Biology
Chemistry
Computing
Dance
Design and Technology
Drama
English
Geography
History
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Music
PE
Physics
Religious Education

Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)
Opportunities to develop subject knowledge, if necessary, are available prior to commencement of the programme in a variety of ways, depending on your chosen subject and available in both a school based and university setting. This will be discussed at interview.

Assessment
Assessment takes two approaches; through lesson observations and through completion of academic assignments, both of which assess a trainee’s ability to meet the Teachers Standards (2012). Assignments are based on reflective practice and the programme leads to the award of the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Entry Requirements

You should have or expect to achieve an Undergraduate degree (or recognised equivalent) in a subject related discipline at 2:2 or above. Some funded subject knowledge enhancement courses are available with bursary opportunities.

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Original evidence of GCSE passes (or equivalent) and your degree (if you have already graduated) will be requested at interview. Level 2 numeracy and literacy qualifications are not considered as equivalent.

If you have non-UK qualifications, please check their suitability on the NARIC website.

TRAINEE SUPPORT

Trainee Support

We provide support to all our trainees, along with guidance and advice necessary to become an outstanding professional

Support comes from a wide variety of different professionals based at Knutsford Academy, our partnership schools, external organisations and Liverpool John Moores University, including:

the Head of Programme based at Knutsford Academy

a Liaison Tutor who will visit in placement for tutorials and lesson observations and lead group subject sessions, usually weekly. The tutor will also work closely to support and provide a link between the programme and the Mentor Coaches in our partner schools

individual Subject Mentors at each placement school for everyday mentoring

a Professional Mentor at each placement school

Liverpool John Moores University tutors and external professional leaders for the academic modules

Liverpool John Moores University

A major advantage of studying for a School Direct PGCE with QTS with TT@K is the support that Liverpool John Moores University provides to all our trainees

The University offers advice through its Student Services team on finances such as access to hardship loans, Careers Guidance, help finding somewhere to live, or a confidential one-on-one with a qualified counsellor.

Support is available for students with a disability or specific learning difficulty (SpLD) e.g. dyslexia, provided through the University’s Inclusive Services team who have highly experienced staff members.

In addition, there’s an impressive Library Service available to ensure all students get the best out of the extensive information resources and excellent learning facilities.

Click here to go to Liverpool John Moores University Schools Direct website.

BURSARIES AND FUNDING

Bursaries and Funding

Financial support for trainee teachers has never been better!

You could get up to £26,000 tax-free while you train. Your eligibility for financial support, and the amount you can expect to receive, will depend on the subject you choose to teach and your degree classification, or highest relevant academic qualification. If your degree isn’t in the subject you wish to teach, you may be eligible for a funded online course, in order to increase your subject knowledge before starting your training.

Please go to the ‘Get into Teaching’ website to find out your eligibility for a bursary. You don’t need to apply for a bursary – if you are enrolled on a non-salaried postgraduate course and meet the eligibility criteria, you will begin receiving payments automatically by your chosen teacher training provider. You will receive more information on the arrangements and how this is distributed, prior to the start of your course.

Training places have tuition fees of £9,250. UK and EU student teachers are normally be eligible to apply for a student loan to pay the cost of the tuition fees which is available through Student Finance England. Please search on Student Loan Company to assess your eligibility for a student loan. Student Services at Liverpool John Moores University can assist with this process and provide advice and support throughout applying for a loan.

OPEN EVENTS & FURTHER INFORMATION

Open Events & Further Information

Train to Teach Events 2019/20

The University of Manchester on Saturday 25 January 2020 from 10am to 3pm

Barnes Wallis Building

Altrincham Street

Sackville Street Campus

Manchester

M1 7J

Liverpool John Moores University on Monday 2 March 2020 from 4.30pm to 8pm

Iain Newman Building

IM Marsh Campus

Barkhill Road

Aigburth

Liverpool

L17 6BD

Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel on Saturday 09 May 2020 from 10am to 2pm

Blackfriars Street

Manchester

M3 2EQ

HOW TO APPLY

How to Apply

Apply online through UCAS Teacher Training at www.ucas.com/apply/teacher-training from 8th October 2019.

You can view the courses that we are offering by searching Teacher Training @ Knutsford on UCAS. Use “Knutsford” as the search criteria. If you have any queries about the UCAS process, then please contact us at TT@knutsfordacademy.org.uk

ENQUIRY FORM

Teacher Training @ Knutsford 2019-20 Intake Enquiry