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https://www.apply-for-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/] is a new GOV.UK service where you can apply for postgraduate teacher training.
Find postgraduate teacher training courses: https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/
Our Primary (3- 7) with QTS route is ideal if you are looking to become a qualified teacher of children aged 3-7. We are a Lead Partner of South Birmingham SCITT (Accredited ITT provider), who have been training teachers for over 20 years. As a collaboration, we are a truly school led route into teaching
Trainee Teachers will be coached and mentored by outstanding teachers, senior leaders in education and university colleagues and will benefit from expertise from across the Alliance. Full training is given to Daily Trainers and Lead Trainers to ensure they can offer the best support and guidance during the school placements. You are never in the classroom on your own and you will always have 2 "go to people" in school to support you during your placement
This course commences in September 2025 and will run until July 2026. It is full time and follows the academic year
1 day a week will be spent in Professional Studies training/subject specific training either at Colmore Training School or the South Birmingham SCITT (Solihull Sixth Form). 3-4 days are spent in school from your first placement which starts in early September
Professional Studies includes subject pedagogy, research and reflective practice, routines and behaviour, teaching and learning strategies, meeting all children's needs, the importance of assessment, understanding of the wider educational context
Weekly reflection of teaching practice collates evidence against the Teacher Standards to be awarded QTS. You will have a weekly review with your Daily Trainer and regular meetings with your Lead Trainer.
3 Research assignments - due in November, February and May
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/bursaries-and-scholarships-for-teacher-training
There's extra financial support available if you're a parent, have an adult dependant or a disability. The support listed here doesn't have to be paid back. Click on the link below for further information:
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/extra-financial-support
Our School Led courses last one academic year starting in early September to July. On successful completion of the course, you will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Level 7 Qualification in Teaching and Learning (min PGCertEd) a secure route onto a Masters Programme ) (60 L7 credits)
Academic Entry Requirements
Primary 3-7 and Primary 5-11 route: GCSE English, Maths and Science Core - Grade C/ Grade 4 or above or their equivalent.
You can still apply if you do not have the GCSEs. You would need to pass the GSCE/equivalency before the start of the course in September 2024. This would form part of your conditional offer. For further information on equivalency testing please visit https://www.equivalencytesting.com/
Studied overseas? You can get a statement from UK ENIC (the UK agency that recognises international qualifications and skills) that shows how your qualifications compare to UK qualifications.
Preferred Degree Classification
We consider all applications individually. A degree in a relevant subject, from a recognised UK higher education institution, or an equivalent.
Skills Tests
We will base line test you in Numeracy and Literacy during the training year. Full support will be given to close any gaps
School Experience - we can help !
We offer School Experience mornings at Colmore, click here for more information https://www.cptsa.co.uk/train-to-teach/school-experience-placements
Disclosure and Barring Service
A condition of your offer will be the successful completion of all Safeguarding procedures.
Fitness to Teach
A condition of your offer will be the successful completion of an Occupational Health Check to satisfy the requirements for Fitness to Teach. We endeavour to meet the needs of trainees with disabilities and you are welcome to discuss any needs or disabilities with us at any time during the application process.
Travel
Candidates should have the ability to travel to and from our partner schools and Training Centres (Colmore Schools and Solihull Sixth Form College Solihull
Schools we have partnered with include the following:
Colmore Junior School - https://www.colmorej.co.uk/
Colmore Infant School - https://colmoreinf-birm.frogos.net/
Hall Green Infant School - https://www.hallgreeninfant.co.uk/
Moseley Primary School - https://www.moseleyce.bham.sch.uk/
West Heath Primary School - https://www.westheathprimary.bham.sch.uk/
Lyndon Green Infant School - https://www.lyndongi.bham.sch.uk/
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School -https://www.ourladys.bham.sch.uk/
Highter's Heath Nursery - https://www.hightersheathnursery.org.uk/
Arden Primary School- https://www.arden.bham.sch.uk/
Rookery School - https://www.rookeryschool.co.uk/
Please apply for any of our courses through the new portal https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-trainin
Applications will be accepted from October 8th 2024
The CPTSA provider code is 19Q for all age ranges and subjects