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Contents 4 What is QTS – Qualified Teacher Status?

5 A new curriculum 6 Six ‘Areas of Learning and Experience’ (AoLEs) 7 The Programme 8 What we are looking for? 9 Athrofa Professional Learning Partnership (APLP) 10 Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Research 12 Research Skill development and alternative settings 13 Elective module 15 A new generation of teachers 16 PGCE Pathways 17 Expressive Arts 18 Humanities 19 Languages, Literacy and Communication 20 Mathematics and Numeracy 21 Science and Technology 22 Health and Wellbeing 23 Entry Requirements 24 PGCE Primary 25 Change your career 26 Finance & Bursaries 28 Why teach? 29 A message from the Deputy Vice Chancellor 29 Apply on UCAS 30 Open Days 31 Education in Wales is changing, and teachers are leading the way

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Education in Wales is changing, and teachers are leading the way The opportunity to craft something innovative and worldleading does not come along often, so now is your chance to join us on that journey.

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is Wales’ biggest provider of teacher education and offers primary and secondary training with partner schools across South Wales.

Whether you’re thinking of changing career or just starting out, it’s never too late to begin your teacher education and inspire a generation.

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One of the main routes into teaching is our one-year PGCE (with QTS), which offers Primary and Secondary pathways depending on the sector you wish to join.

The PGCE Primary provides a creative mix of university and school-based modules, with students gaining a deep and broad knowledge of learning and teaching across the primary age range. The PGCE Secondary pathway refreshes and extends your subject knowledge, and allows you to choose a subject you wish to specialise in.

www.uwtsd.ac.uk/teacher-education

What is QTS?

Yr Athrofa is one of a select few teacher education providers to have been accredited by the EWC with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is awarded to those student teachers who have fully met the professional teacher standards for QTS.

hwb.gov.wales/professional-development/ professional-standards This aspect of the programme is assessed through a portfolio of evidence and a professional dialogue with a specialist mentor and tutor.

The Education Workforce Council (the independent regulator for the education workforce in Wales) has a very useful website with lots of information:

www.ewc.wales

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A new curriculum We live in a very different world; technological advancements have shifted the goalposts and the higher-level skills demanded by employers have changed.

The agreed blueprint to support classroom practice moving forward is built around four purposes, namely that children and young people develop as:

What and how children learn has evolved, and a new national curriculum is being designed and developed in preparation for an exciting new era.

* Ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world, ready to be citizens of Wales and the world

* Ambitious, capable learners, ready to learn throughout their lives * Enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work

* Healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society

I wanted to teach English because discussions are more important than the right answer, it is about seeing both sides and teaches you how to be a well-rounded individual.

Bethan Francis

PGCE English graduate

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Six 'Areas of Learning and Experience' (AoLEs) Six ‘Areas of Learning and Experience’ (AoLEs) are being established to help schools achieve the four purposes, and span the entire age range from 3 to 16.

They promote and underpin continuity and progression, and encourage teachers to work creatively and collaboratively across traditional subject boundaries.

AoLEs, and their supporting materials, are nearing completion and include: * Expressive arts * Health and wellbeing * Humanities * Languages, literacy and communication * Mathematics and numeracy * Science and technology The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Yr Athrofa: Institute of Education has been front and centre during this evolution.

Our expert teaching and research staff have supported schools in developing the AoLEs and a framework designed to chart learners’ progression.

Our lecturers are working with network schools and consortia to prepare a new generation of teachers to meet the ever changing demands of teaching and the curriculum for Wales (2022) No other Welsh university has had the same level of involvement in the reform process and we are extremely proud of our contributions to date.

It is often said that the quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of its teachers.

And it is little wonder, given the significant and lasting impact teachers have on the pupils in their care.

Teachers are the agents of change and, without them, there is little chance of Wales reaching the heights to which we all aspire.

The course has equipped me to face the new exciting challenges within teaching with confidence.

Elizabeth Duquemin

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The programme The PGCE programme (Primary and Secondary) is delivered over 36 weeks by the staff of the Athrofa Professional Learning Partnership.

Core Curriculum:

Delivering the programme in this way brings together the practical hands-on expertise from the school sector with the research and specialist expertise of higher education.

Electives – a school-based experience following a chosen area of interest

Broadly, the programme comprises a 12 week university-based provision and at least 24 weeks based in school.

Phase Swap - Where students can gain some experience in a different phase (primary/secondary)

Compulsory modules Research skill development Professional pathway for QTS Welsh Language

Development Pathway: Bridging – activities which bring together theory and practice

Alternative setting – an opportunity to experience non-school education settings

The programme consists of a core curriculum delivered across the suite of our ITE programmes.

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What we are looking for: A positive view of education as a means to transform lives Motivation towards becoming an excellent teacher An empathetic desire to make a difference to young people's lives Positive attitudes to social justice, inclusion and equity Ability to work individually and as part of a team Energy, enthusiasm and flexibility Resilience and reliability Professional attitudes and behaviour Willingness to be a life-long learner

How we select our student teachers?

Quality of personal statement Evidence of subject expertise Quality of individual interview Evidence of awareness and understanding of education in Wales

I chose to teach because children are the future and we need to invest in young people if the world is going to be a better place.

James Little

PGCE Business Graduate

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Athrofa Professional LearningPartnership (APLP) Through the APLP, we support more than 600 student teachers on our Initial Teacher Education programmes.

These include primary under-graduate, and primary and secondary PGCE programmes, all with Qualified Teacher Status.

As we work in a collaborative partnership, we seek to give you a wide-range of opportunities from a variety of schools.

Therefore, you will need to travel within and across the APLP network of schools.

For your assessed professional teaching experience, we aim to place you in an appropriate school as near to your base as possible.

The nature of the professional programme means that an excellent record of attendance is compulsory.

Over 100 partnership schools are part of the APLP and we are proud to be working in partnership with schools, the Welsh Government and colleagues on a number of important educational and community initiatives, including the design and development of Wales’ new curriculum and the assessment of the learning of our pupils.

Additionally, Yr Athrofa is engaged in a wide range of small and large-scale research projects with key stakeholders across the spectrum of education, involving schools, regional education consortia and partners overseas.

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Partner Schools across South Wales

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Initial Teacher Education (ITE) research Led by a school leader with almost 30 years’ experience, Yr Athrofa is at the cuttingedge of educational research and is working with the Welsh Government on a range of exciting projects, including the design and development of Wales’ new national curriculum.

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Innovative new modules have been carefully designed to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge, ensuring that your classroom-based practice draws on a sound research base.

The reflective, critical and transformative ‘dialogue’ in which you will engage throughout your time at the Athrofa is based on our model of ‘meet, test and share’ – a framework for student-teachers to revisit and re-evaluate what they have learned.

We recognise that as well as being agents of change, excellent teachers are effective learners and our research-driven culture will ensure you are well-prepared for the exciting journey ahead.

Research skill development and alternative settings PGCE Secondary Welsh student teacher Charlotte Louise Thomas carried out her Alternative Setting module in three different places: Welsh Government, Ysgol Bae Baglan, and the Headship Conference, Vale of Glamorgan.

Focusing on the new curriculum and assessment arrangements better reflecting pupils' learning journey, to fit with the Language Literature and Communication Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE).

"It was really insightful and beneficial to have a great overview of the different strands in education. It gave me an insight into how education, and specifically teaching needs to be altered to fit with the new curriculum."

"It made me realise how important research is. That we have to constantly reflect to ensure you are teaching and they are learning as effectively as possible."

"Without research taking place you could get into the habit of same old and that is not going to work for new students."

Charlotte Louise Thomas

"You can choose your area of research. I investigated the new Curriculum using a top-down approach, to see it from a decision making perspective. Politics runs education, so I wanted a taste of how it all happens at the top."

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Pedagogy, Leadership and Professional Learning

Pedagogy and Professional Standards

"I was given an overview of the curriculum and the Welsh language. We discussed the process from teacher training, to induction year, to career plan. This showed me career progression steps and the support in place."

"We looked at Continuum within the Welsh Language and the changing Welsh curriculum which will be in place by 2022.

This was of interest to me as I teach Second Language Welsh (Welsh within an English Language School).

Initial Teacher Education (ITE) "We discussed the reform of the PGCE. Where we could see how they are adapting and training teachers in a different way. I gained a better understanding of how they want us to amalgamate areas of learning.

I asked how my teaching would differ and I was given an example topic and asked how I would plan that lesson. Then Welsh Government flipped my response to show me how he would prepare a lesson. It was good to see his perspective and I could easily compare how I would be expected to teach."

Education Research Policy "I gained insight into how research can occur in a classroom settings.

We discussed why it is expected that Practitioners conducting research to improve and reflect. I could see how this fits with the 'Meet, Test, Share' process used within the APLP to encourage research. Leading practitioners can share good practice and student teachers can find out what works for them on a trial and error basis."

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There could be layers of assessment where First Language pupils possibly reach the end of continuum and Second Language pupils assessed depending on the phase they have reached by assessment time."

Professional Learning and Leadership "I learned about funding within the education sector and how it is distributed.

Looking into professional learning and how that develops teachers throughout their careers. We discussed leadership and how Heads work alongside Welsh Government in decision-making, utilising that experience and perspective to drive the political outlook of education."

Elective module PGCE Secondary Welsh student Erin Aylett completed her degree in Psychology through the medium of English... ...and decided to teach Welsh to fill the skills gap, and support the Government initiative for one million people to be speaking Welsh by 2050.

Erin secured a teaching position by February, with a September start date (before graduating).

Erin choose a research project for her Elective that involved returning to her Primary School, Gilwern Primary, part of the network of partnership School Crickhowell where Erin completed her placement.

"I wanted to compare the standard of Welsh taught at English medium Primary feeder schools. I discovered that the Primary schools taught Welsh from packs.

With feeder schools coming from three different counties Monmouthshire, Powys and Blaenau Gwent it meant that pupils were coming together having learned three different standards of Welsh. This meant that the Secondary teacher had to use numerous differentiation strategies within lesson plans.

Erin Aylett

Having the opportunity to carry out this research was important because it gave me an inside view as to why some pupils seemed to struggle with the Welsh language.

I found that some of the content within the packs was not relevant to them and perhaps it would be more beneficial to teach topics that apply to them in the everyday. It created opportunities to undertake further research into the packs, with the ultimate aim of increasing learners' confidence so that they want to use Welsh more often. Bringing the content of the packs more in-line with Welsh standards is especially important when preparing Primary pupils for Secondary school, where Welsh is a core subject."

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A new generation of teachers Our PGCE programmes are held at the IQ building in Swansea, named as such because it is at our Innovation Quarter which also houses Engineering, Environmental and Computer Science courses.

Our lecture theatres are designed with collaboration in mind and used accordingly.

Lecturers model what we expect from our student-teachers with research informed methods for online teaching and blended learning. Our larger rooms are equipped with Sony Vision Exchange and we use Office 365 to assist in blended learning.

UWTSD was the first in Wales to sign a Shared Goal Agreement with Microsoft to enable UWTSD to harness Microsoft’s world-leading tools and resources to transform the University’s technology enhanced learning. Students will benefit from having access to LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft’s AI Business School and technology learning courses.

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"Technology does not substitute for great teaching and mentoring at UWTSD, it merely embellishes it" Gareth Evans

Director of Education Policy

New PGCE Pathways "I am really looking forward too it. It is an exciting time in education and a great time to get involved. We are at the core of the new curriculm and because we are the start of our careers we will follow it though.

We needed the new curriculum – at the moment we prepare children for GCSE, not to be citizens of the world and its wider context. We plan and teach to reach an exam.

The four core purposes gives each child the abilities they need to progress in the best way for them. They can choose any root with the same experience."

Charlotte Louise Thomas

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Expressive Arts The Expressive Arts Area of Learning and Experience includes art, music, dance, film and digital media to develop pupils’ imaginative and creative thinking, appreciation faculties, as well as their artistic and performance skills, and communicative dispositions.

Art is free and you can express your feelings and emotions and put yourself into your work. Every time I am in an art room, I feel relaxed.

Stephanie Hughes PGCE Art and Design graduate

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Subject pathways and UCAS codes We offer a range of PGCE secondary subjects with a focus on the Expressive Arts: PGCE Art and Design with QTS 2X5R PGCE Drama with QTS 3CM5 PGCE Music with QTS 3CM4 For all enquiries please contact us on teachered@uwtsd.ac.uk

Humanities The Humanities Area of Learning builds Subject pathways understanding of historical, geographical, political, economic, religious and societal and UCAS codes concepts. It explores the environment to further develop a sense of place We offer a range of PGCE secondary and wellbeing. subjects with a focus on Humanities: Humanities also includes learning experiences about rights, values, ethics, beliefs, religion, philosophy and spirituality.

I enjoy teaching open-minded subjects that encourage you to explore your beliefs and develop young people into good, moral, open-minded citizens.

PGCE Business with QTS 2X5T PGCE Geography with QTS 2X5Y PGCE History with QTS 2X5Z PGCE Religious Education with QTS 2X6G For all enquiries please contact us on teachered@uwtsd.ac.uk

Elle Murray

PGCE Religious Education graduate

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Languages, Literacy & Communication The Languages, Literacy and Communication AoLE aims to develop ambitious, capable learners who become capable communicators. Able to articulate their thoughts and feelings, and interpret those of others, learners show respect and develop strong, positive relationships so that they can work with others to overcome challenges.

Guiding ethical, informed citizens that become enterprising, creative contributors to society.

Languages enable you to communicate, explain and describe, you can get them actively involved in discussions that develop skills in debate and creates free thinkers.

Liam Finan

PGCE English graduate

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Subject pathways and UCAS codes We offer a range of PGCE secondary subjects with a focus on LLC: PGCE English with QTS 2X5X PGCE French with QTS 2X6G PGCE German with French with QTS 2X6C PGCE Spanish with French with QTS 2X6F PGCE Welsh with QTS 2X6M For all enquiries please contact us on teachered@uwtsd.ac.uk

Mathematics & Numeracy The Mathematics and Numeracy AoLE promotes mathematics as a purposeful and enjoyable lifelong learning experience, in an everchanging world.

It aims to develop a depth of knowledge, numerical and analytical skills and opportunities to apply these to a variety of real life situations. Learners can be inquisitive and openminded in their thinking.

Subject pathways and UCAS codes PGCE Mathematics with QTS 2X5R For all enquiries please contact us on teachered@uwtsd.ac.uk

I like to show how different approaches to problem-solving is creative maths. It teaches rules of logic and it's applied to everything.

It's fun!

Emyr Lewis

PGCE Mathematics Graduate

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Science & Technology The Science and Technology AoLE develops a solid understanding of the world around us to allow young people to become confident, capable, moral and creative citizens.

Ambitious and capable learners will understand new and emerging technologies, and accommodate innovations that may arise in the future.

With science and technology it is about the way you think. You teach trial and error, persistence, seeing the bigger picture and how to identify and solve problems. The right skills set for the future.

Beverly McLaran

PGCE Computing Graduate

Study in specialist labs in the IQ building.

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Subject pathways and UCAS codes We offer a range of PGCE secondary subjects with a focus on Science and Technology: PGCE Biology with QTS 2X5S PGCE Chemistry with QTS 2X5V PGCE Physics with QTS 2X6G PGCE Computing with QTS 2X62 PGCE Design and Technology with QTS 2X5W For all enquiries please contact us on teachered@uwtsd.ac.uk

Health & Wellbeing Health and Wellbeing builds understanding of physical, social and cultural environments and how they are connected to our health and well-being.

It teaches about relationships and how they connect us with each other and the world.

Education is so important – it has moulded me into who I am today. I had such inspiring teachers who cared about the individual, wellbeing and progress.

Emily Odwye

PGCE English graduate

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Entry requirements Undergraduate Degree Applicants are required to hold a good honours degree (usually 2:2 minimum) in an area related to chosen secondary subject.

GCSE qualifications Grade B or above in English OR Welsh GCSE and grade B in Maths or Numeracy. If you are applying for Primary you will need a grade C GCSE in Science.

Student teachers studying to teach in Welsh medium schools will also need a GCSE grade B or above in GCSE English Language or English Literature, or Welsh Language or Welsh Literature. In addition, you must have at least a C in the English Language option and also a C in the Welsh Language option if you are studying through the medium of Welsh.

Equivalence workshops and tests are available for those with Grade C GSCE in English Language, Mathematics, Science and Welsh.

A-Levels/Level 3 Vocational Qualifications If applicants do not hold an undergraduate degree in a curriculum subject, successful study at appropriate higher levels must be evidenced.

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Work Experience

It is useful to be aware of the realities of being a teacher and life in a classroom, and we welcome recent and relevant experience in a secondary educational setting. However, it is not a requirement when applying to the Secondary PGCE that you have done this. Those applying to the Primary PGCE course will require evidence of employment or volunteering in a school for a minimum period of two weeks.

Gaining experience in a school classroom will help to strengthen your application and better critically inform your personal statement.

It will also prepare you for our selection process and give you some experience from which you can draw in your interview.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) If accepted onto our programme, you will be required to obtain a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service formerly known as CRB, Criminal Records Bureau) clearance check as soon as possible. There is a fee associated with the service and you should ensure that you opt for the 'update' service.

For further information please contact the Teacher Education Admissions Team teachered@uwtsd.ac.uk

PGCE Primary The Primary PGCE course provides a popular route for high-quality graduates wishing to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This is an intense, stimulating and challenging course, designed to develop and extend professional skills and understanding.

Delivered in a creative mix of university and school-based modules, students gain a deep and broad knowledge of learning and teaching across the primary age range.

You will get an introduction to all Areas of Learning and Experience (AoLEs) as part of the migration to Wales' new national curriculum, and the get the opportunity to innovate and trial new pedagogies to support primary aged learners.

The importance of literacy, numeracy and digital competence is re-enforced, and our transformational programme of teacher education ensures all who apply are given the tools they need to succeed in the classroom.

Students are supported by a network of Athrofa Professional Learning Partnership (APLP) schools, experienced mentors and committed university lecturers with a clear understanding of what it means to be a new and aspiring teacher.

The Primary PGCE boasts high levels of student satisfaction and a hugely impressive employment rate, with the vast majority of graduates finding work before or shortly after qualification.

Tutor for Admissions: Catherine Morgan

UWTSD has given us so many fantastic opportunities and experiences to enhance our craft and knowledge but you do not learn how do become a true teacher until you are out there on placement doing it. The support and guidance I’ve received means I’m ready and confident to go out and teach and live the dream!

Beverly McLaran

PGCE Computing Graduate

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Change your career We caught up with John Bainton, Stephanie Webber and Alan Limb (PGCE Business Studies) to find out why they stepped out of careers to embark on a new journey into teaching.

John Bainton: "I chose PGCE Business because I had 17 years’ experience in financial services and I wanted to better my career. I definitely made the right decision, the PGCE programmes are a huge challenge, I was very aware of business strategy but learning to teach was different to what I expected. It has been a really good experience and I wish I had done it earlier.

Stephanie Webber: "Business was always my favourite subject in school. After my Business degree, I had three different jobs all using the skills learned from my degree but I didn’t find I was getting any reward.

I loved business in school and I wanted to teacher others. The corporate world was not me.

Starting the PGCE Business programme was 100% the best decision I have made because it’s been so different and refreshing learning about something I care about. When you change your career it is always a gamble but from day one I haven’t wanted to miss anything."

Alan Limb: "I worked for many years in the consultancy sector advising business in financial difficulty. I have experience of helping hundreds of business and wanted to put that experience to good use in making school pupils enthusiastic about business in the same way I am.

The programme is great and I am really enjoying it. As a consultant I would stand Having business experience has helped me up and talk to business professional, I had a respectful audience. Teaching is different. to be successful because the pupils really listen when I talk about real business world You have to earn the right to stand up and talk to pupils. You need to understand encounters and what I have seen. everything else that is going on in Even discussing going to festivals, it builds their world. interest in that context, to bring reallife scenarios rather than text book examples.

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Why is Business an important subject?

your time. It does however, inspire you to learn about lots of things in life. Not just teaching."

John Bainton: It's the drive for entrepreneurs, to inspire and motivate young people to do their own thing, to set up a business and prosper from there. That is really exciting and it could ultimately result in opportunities for remaining in Wales. Staying in the local community and making a difference."

John Bainton: "Time management is a huge part of studying for a PGCE. My wife takes my son out for the day so that I can focus on lesson plans and research. My family life is slightly on hold but will be worthwhile in the end. Short-term pain for long-term gain.

Stephanie Webber: "I wanted to teach Business in a practical way, so that young people understand what happens after school. Using topics that are relevant to them and teaching skills that can be applied for the rest of their lives."

Alun Limb: "If people understand business better it increases prosperity and employment opportunities for Wales.

Would you recommend the PGCE? Stephanie Webber: "I would definitely recommend PGCE Business to the right person. You have got to want it, know and understand what you are signing up to‌ a teaching career. The programme also teaches you about different people.

It opens your eyes to society and the community you’re teaching in."

Alun Limb: "I agree you have got to know what you’re signing up for. The PGCE is different to a degree, there is a demand on

There are different grants and loans along with additional grants if you have children."

Teaching Business = Future Prosperity The drive for entrepreneurs, to inspire and motivate young people to do their own thing, to set up a business and prosper.

That is really exciting and it could ultimately result in opportunities for remaining in Wales.

Staying in the local community and making a difference.

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Finance & Bursaries Finance

Bursaries

You get a mixture of grants and loans to pay for the PGCE Teaching programme but also to live, with additional grants if you have children as well.

Primary Core Curriculum Subjects:

This can include: Child Dependant Grant Parents Learning Allowance (PLA) Child Tax Credit Council Tax Discount

Please contact student finance for more information. moneydoctors@uwtsd.ac.uk

or visit

www.uwtsd.ac.uk/student-finance

English | Maths | Science | Welsh £3,000 supplement for graduates with a first-class degree, a Masters or a PhD

Secondary Priority Subjects: Biology | Chemistry | Computing and ICT Maths | Physics | Welsh £20,000 First Class Honours, a Masters or a PhD | £10,000 2:1 £6,000 2:2

Modern Foreign Languages: £15,000 First Class Honours, a Masters or a PhD | £6,000 2:1

All other Secondary and Primary Subjects: £3,000 High level support First Class Degree, a Masters or a PhD

Welsh Medium Improvement Scheme: Grant of up to £5,000 to train to teach through the Medium of Welsh

For further information

www.uwtsd.ac.uk/teachereducation/pgce-bursaries

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Why teach?

The PGCE is hands-on and practical, and gives student-teachers a unique opportunity to learn on the job in one of our 120 partner schools.

This popular, one-year route into teaching is delivered by our Athrofa Professional Learning Partnership (APLP), a creative combination of school and university staff working together to deliver teacher education.

As Education Minister Kirsty Williams said during her recent visit to UWTSD, teaching is a privilege and together we are all responsible for ensuring that every young person in Wales has an equal opportunity to reach the highest possible standards.

So come and inspire a generation – and be the difference… Teach!

The APLP provides unique access to some of the very best schools in Wales and prepares all of our student-teachers for an exciting and rewarding career in a profession that gives so much to so many.

By transforming education, we can transform lives Foremost in our minds is the need to ensure that every child in every classroom has the best possible teachers. Our mission is Wales’ mission and we believe that transforming education will transform lives!

Professor Dylan Jones

Deputy Vice Chancellor & Yr Athrofa lead

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Apply on UCAS PGCE Art and Design with QTS 2X5R PGCE Biology with QTS 2X5S

UWTSD Institution Code: T80

PGCE Business with QTS 2X5T PGCE Chemistry with QTS 2X5V PGCE Computing with QTS 2X62 PGCE Design and Technology with QTS 2X5W PGCE Drama with QTS 3CM5 PGCE English with QTS 2X5X PGCE French with QTS 2X6G PGCE French with Spanish with QTS 2X69 PGCE Geography with QTS 2X5Y PGCE German with French with QTS 2X6C PGCE History with QTS 2X5Z PGCE Mathmatics with QTS 2X5R PGCE Music with QTS 3CM4 PGCE Physics with QTS 2X6G PGCE Primary with QTS 3CPM PGCE Religious Education with QTS 2X6G PGCE Spanish with French with QTS 2X6F PGCE Welsh with QTS 2X6M 30

QTS Accreditation with Education Workforce Council

Open Days

UWTSD hosts a number of open days throughout the academic year.

These events involve presentations from lecturers, insight from existing and former students, and a taster of what you can expect during your PGCE training.

We also offer regular teacher education taster sessions, which typically take place after work/school for people busy juggling the challenges of everyday life.

To sign up, visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/ pgce-information-days Come and visit our ÂŁ350m Swansea waterfront campus and see for yourself what UWTSD have to offer! www.uwtsd.ac.uk/visitus/virtual-openevening---teacher-training

The sessions are informal, friendly and involve a short PowerPoint presentation highlighting the unique features of our programmes. A team of lecturers will be available at each session to answer any questions you may have, and lasts 45-60 mins.

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