Teacher Training @ Knutsford - Knutsford Multi-Academy Trust

Knutsford School
The School prides itself on providing a smooth transition from Primary School, with students based at the Westfield Drive site for the first two years. From the start students are encouraged to strive for academic success and broad personal development.

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Knutsford College
The College provides a traditional academic approach for both GCSE and in the Sixth Form for A Level students. We also focus on preparing our students for success in life beyond school with a particular emphasis on Higher Education.

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The Studio at Knutsford
The Studio School opened in 2014 and combines both academic and employability skills as we prepare students for the working world with a range of GCSE and A Level or BTEC options. In addition the Studio also offers the new Football Academy.
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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 comprise of six secondary and five primary schools in Cheshire and South Manchester:

Secondary Partner Schools

Bridgewater High School, Warrington
Burnage Academy for Boys, Burnage
Hartford High School, Northwich
Marple Hall School, Marple
Tytherington High School, Macclesfield
Winsford Academy, Winsford

Primary Partner Schools

Egerton Primary, Knutsford
Gawsworth Primary, Nr Macclesfield
Mablins Lane County Primary, Crewe
Offley Primary, Sandbach
Styal Primary, Styal, Nr Wilmslow

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
Psychology
Religious Education
Primary General (with Maths)
Primary – PE Specialist
Primary – Maths Specialist

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

Successful candidates should normally demonstrate that they already have:

GCSE grade ‘C’ in English Language, Mathematics or standard equivalent
Normally Grade B at A Level in relevant subject or standard equivalent
Minimum 5 days recent and relevant experience in a secondary school
A first or second class honours degree (or equivalent) from a UK university. If the applicant is in his/her final year, a successful outcome should be predicted by the referee.

Equivalency checks, if needed, can be made 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 Subject Coaches in our partner schools

individual Subject Coaches 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 £30,000 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 course to increase your subject knowledge before starting your training.

Please go to the ‘Get into Teaching’ website to find out your eligibility for 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 £9,000. 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

Open Morning at Knutsford Academy – Friday 2nd March 10am

A great opportunity to find our more about Teacher Training @ Knutsford, meet the team and our current trainee teachers, email tt@knutsfordacademy to book a place.

Train to Teach Manchester Metropolitan University Saturday 3rd Feb 10am to 4pm

Our team have a stand at this event, so feel free to pop along and have a chat, for further details and to register click here.

HOW TO APPLY

How to Apply

Apply online through UCAS Teacher Training at www.ucas.com/apply/teacher-training from 26th October 2017.

You can view the courses we are offering under our TT@K partnership by searching the UCAS teacher training courses, under TT@K and by using “Knutsford” as the search criteria. If you have any queries about the UCAS process, then please contact us at TT@knutsfordacademy.org.uk

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