Undergraduate study and postgraduate study
Teacher Training 2021/22
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Teaching Excellence
Student Satisfaction
The University is joint first in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2020).
Our student satisfaction for Primary and Early Years Education BA(Hons) with QTS is 100% (National Student Survey 2019).
Employability
Placements
97.3% of our undergraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating. This places us in the top 20 UK Higher Education providers. (UK domiciled, Full Time, First Degree, DLHE 2016/17).
We work with 140+ teaching placement providers to help prepare our students for teaching in the real world.
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What’s inside Contents 04 Why teaching? 05 Undergraduate routes 06 Primary and Early Years Education BA(Hons) with QTS 07 Lifelong Learning Cert Ed Pre-service / In-service 08 Postgraduate routes 09 Early Years Initial Teacher Training with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) Graduate employment 10 Primary Education PGCE(s) with QTS 11 Secondary Education PGCE(s) with QTS 12 Lifelong Learning PGCE/PgDipE Pre-service / In-service 13 Supporting your studies (inc. fees and finance) 15 Apply to us
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Why teaching? Whether you’re looking for a career change, or you’re in education and thinking about your options, training to teach has many benefits. We’ve included some of the main ones below, but you can also visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk to find out more.
Make a difference Not many jobs offer as many opportunities to make a difference to people’s lives as teaching. You’ll use your passion for learning and your subject (or a whole range of subjects) to inspire those you teach. What’s more, there aren’t many jobs that offer as much variety as teaching. As well as planning and teaching lessons, you could also be involved in after school clubs, sports and trips. You’ll work as a team with other teachers, leaders and support staff to have make a positive and lasting impact.
Career progression and salary Once you qualify to teach you’ll begin on a competitive salary of at least £24,373*. Teaching also offers lots of career progression into leadership and management roles including subject leader, head of year, assistant and deputy head teacher, head teacher and more. If you train to teach a secondary education subject, you could also access financial support including tax-free bursaries or scholarships.*
Lots of ways to train You can train to teach at the various levels of education, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), primary education, secondary education and in the post-14 lifelong learning sector. You can also choose from a variety of training options, including university-based training, school-based training and other routes. We host Routes into Teaching information events several times a year to help you explore your options. Visit hud.ac/teach for information about the next event. *This information is correct at the time of print. Visit getintoteaching. education.gov.uk for more information about the benefits of becoming a teacher and the support available while you train.
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Our undergraduate routes into teaching Upon successful completion, all our courses lead to the required professional status to start your first teaching year within your chosen sector. Our undergraduate routes into teaching cover the Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3-5), Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7) and the lifelong learning sector (age 14+). For many people, studying one of our undergraduate teaching courses is the quickest route to entering the teaching profession.
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Primary and Early Years Education BA(Hons) with QTS
Your course
Course info
If you’re striving to become a primary school teacher for Foundation and Key Stage 1 pupils, then this course will help you on your way. The course focuses on developing the skills and knowledge you need to teach children from ages three to seven and upon successful completion we’ll recommend you for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Course length: 3yrs full-time
We know there’s no substitute for learning how to teach in the classroom environment, so we give you lots of opportunity to gain practical experience across our partnership schools. In fact, you’ll undertake a range of longer and shorter enrichment placements every year. As part of your placements you’ll be able to observe experienced teachers, gain practical, hands-on experience and benefit from one-to-one mentoring. It’s all designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills so you can move on to become an outstanding teacher.
Example modules • Teaching and Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage • Core Curriculum Studies – English, Maths and Science
• Working with Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities • Subject Leadership and Management in the Primary School and EYFS
Entry requirements: BBB/DDD/120 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language, Maths and a science subject at grade 4/C or above. DBS check Health clearances Interview
Our new Primary Education Studies (Non-QTS Accelerated Degree) BA(Hons) course is an intensive 2 year alternative to this course. This course doesn’t lead directly to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), but is an alternative route to qualifying to become a primary school teacher if followed by a postgraduate teacher training course.
Your future Upon successful completion of the course we recommend Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) be awarded by the Department for Education. This course prepares you for your first teaching role within the Early Years Foundation Stage (nursery and reception) and Key Stage 1 (ages 3-7).
“During my placements I have planned and taught lessons, assessed the children’s progress and carried out extra-curricular activities such as clubs and trips. This was a great way to experience the full role of a teacher and practice the key skills under the University’s guidance.” Jessica North, graduated from Primary and Early Years Education with QTS BA(Hons) in 2018.
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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Lifelong Learning
Cert Ed Pre-Service / Cert Ed In-Service
Your course
Course info
If you’re hoping to go into teaching within sixth forms or further education colleges, or you see yourself taking up a career in adult education or informal education roles, then our Pre-Service course could be ideal. It’s focused on training to teach within the lifelong learning (post-14) sector. You don’t need previous teaching experience, just an industry skill, an appropriate entry qualification and a passion for teaching and training others.
Cert Ed Pre-Service
If you’re already working as a teacher or trainer at a recognised training or educational establishment within the education and training sector and looking to progress your career, then our In-Service course will help you on your way.
Course length: 1yr full-time
Entry requirements: HNC, CGLI Advanced, NVQ Level 3/4 or recognised professional qualification. Appropriate work experience in the area you wish to teach.
On both the Pre-Service and In-Service courses you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills to play a full part in teaching and curriculum development. While you study you’ll focus on your particular subject specialist area, alongside general teaching in the lifelong learning sector.
DBS check
We know there’s no subsitute for the classroom environment. On the Pre-Service course you’ll learn the practical skills of teaching through a placement in an appropriate educational institution. Previous trainees have been placed in a range of institutions including colleges, work-based learning providers and in offender and community learning settings. You’ll complete at least 100 hours of teaching in total on placement as a Pre-Service trainee.
Cert Ed In-Service
On the In-Service course a significant amount of your learning happens in your place of work – allowing you to put theory into practice. The In-Service course is available at the University of Huddersfield and through The Education and Training Consortium at approximately 21 centres. Please visit consortium.hud.ac.uk for more information.
HNC, CGLI Advanced, NVQ Level 3/4 or recognised professional qualification.
Interview
Course length: 2yrs part-time
Entry requirements: Currently employed in a teaching or training role.
DBS check Two references Interview
Example modules • Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment • Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher
Two references
• Being a Subject Specialist Teacher • Policy and Professional Issues
Your future Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to proceed to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training. Your QTLS is the full professional status for teachers in the lifelong learning sector.
“On one of my placements I worked with students with profound learning disabilities. It made me realise how much more confident I am and my ability to deal with complex situations. The whole experience was really rewarding – every day was different and I loved seeing the difference I can make.” Sarah Greaves, graduated from Lifelong Learning Cert Ed In-Service in 2017.
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Our postgraduate routes into teaching If you’re nearing graduation, already working in education or looking to start a new career, we offer a range of postgraduate options so you can get the qualifications you need to teach in the sector you’re interested in. If you’re looking to become a primary or secondary school teacher, then you can choose from a number of options all of which lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). University-led training One year full-time PGCE courses which allow you to specialise in a range of subject areas (for secondary). You’ll be taught on campus, have the opportunity to work with other trainees and also spend a significant amount of time on placement.
School-led training We’re pleased to be the preferred training provider for a number of partner schools offering School Direct, School Direct (salaried) and SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) places. For full details, visit hud.ac/teach. 8
Early Years Initial Teacher Training with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) Graduate employment Your course
Course info
If you’re aspiring to become an early years specialist and train to teach children from birth to five years, then this course could be for you. The course is offered on a part-time basis for those that are already working within the sector in a setting that delivers the EYFS.
Course length: 1yr part-time
You’ll have the opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of early childhood, looking at the role of play, considering different curriculum models and examining the impact of early childhood research and theories on current government perspectives and policies.
Additional criteria: GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above or equivalent
You’ll be required to attend university for a maximum of 20 days to participate in taught sessions. The sessions are taught by tutors from the university and the partnership, all of whom have extensive experience of teaching in the EYFS in all types of settings.
Entry requirements: Undergraduate degree
DBS check Health clearances You will currently be employed as a practitioner working with children 0-5 years in a setting that delivers the EYFS.
Placements
Interview
A significant amount of your learning takes place in your own workplace and whilst on placement. We work in partnership with a strong network of providers to deliver the training for Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). This helps ensure your practical knowledge is enhanced and that you’ve got the skills required by future employers.
Fees and finance: Currently course fees are paid directly to the University by the Department of Education and your employer will receive £7,000 to support your training costs.
You will be required to undertake a placement in a setting that is different to your own for a minimum of 30 days and an additional placement of two weeks in a Key Stage 1 class.
Your future On successful completion of the course we recommend Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) be awarded by the Department of Education. This reflects the significant role you’ll have in working with young children.
“Our modules and placements integrated well with each other; we could apply what we learnt at university directly to placement in the same week, or take a query from placement and discuss it at university. The broad range of placements helped me to focus on what style of early years setting I prefer, which was useful while applying for jobs. I have secured an Early Years Teacher position at a nursery.”
Alice Merrick, graduated from EYTS in 2018.
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Primary Education PGCE(s) with QTS
Your course
Course info
If you’ve got an undergraduate degree and are passionate about training to become a teacher, particularly working with younger children, then studying either our Postgraduate Certificate in Primary and Early Years Education with QTS or our Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education with QTS could be for you.
Postgraduate Certificate in Primary and Early Years Education with QTS
You’ll develop your knowledge of National Curriculum subjects in the primary curriculum with a focus on teaching and learning and hands-on classroom experience. A significant amount of your learning takes place in our partnership schools. You’ll learn in small, friendly and supportive groups, designed to give you the confidence to succeed. Course tutors are highly experienced and you’ll have a personal tutor to support you through your studies. You’ll benefit from observing experienced teachers, gaining practical hands-on experience and mentoring to help you develop into an outstanding and successful teacher.
Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: Honours degree (2:2 or above) 5 GCSEs grades 4/C or above, including English Language, Maths and Science. Additional criteria: DBS check Health clearances Two references Interview
Placements You’ll undertake a number of compulsory placements as part of your programme, in fact you’ll spend over 120 days in at least two partner schools. You’ll experience the wider role of a teacher in primary education. You’ll have the support of both a class and senior mentor in schools who will help you to develop your practice through observations, planning meetings, weekly tutorials, reports and in-depth lesson evaluations. Your link tutor will visit you in school to guide, support and evaluate your progress. Our partnership schools are situated across the local area including Kirklees, Calderdale, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Wakefield, Barnsley, Bradford and we’ll endeavour to place you in a convenient location.
Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education with QTS Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: Honours degree (2:2 or above) 5 GCSEs grades 4/C or above, including English Language, Maths and Science. Additional criteria: DBS check
Your future
Health clearances
Upon successful completion of the course we recommend Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) be awarded by the Department for Education. Successful completion of your PGCE course prepares you to start your first teaching year (NQT year) within a primary school setting. Our courses are designed to prepare you to teach pupils in the 3-7 or 5-11 age ranges.
Two references Interview
The course is intense, but the support from tutors and support staff helps you to achieve your goals. Placements gave me the chance to put theory into practice and develop my teaching style. I’m so happy that I’m now teaching at the school I did my second placement at – in fact they offered me the job the day after placement finished! Robert Britner,graduated from Primary Education PGCE in 2019. 10
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Secondary Education PGCE(s) with QTS
Your course
Course info
If you’ve got an undergraduate degree and are passionate about training to become a secondary school teacher, then studying one of our Secondary Education PGCEs with QTS could be for you. You’ll develop your subject specialist knowledge alongside hands-on classroom experience.
Course length: 1yr full-time
We offer the following subject areas: Art and Design, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science with Biology, Science with Chemistry, Science with Physics. You’ll learn how to plan and teach interesting and creative lessons which encourage enquiry and discussion and foster pupils’ enjoyment and curiosity about your subject. You’ll also develop your theoretical and practical knowledge through studying themes like child development, behaviour management and educational philosophy.
Entry requirements: Honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Please see our website for full details of individual course requirements. GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above and Science where appropriate. Additional criteria: DBS check Health clearances Two references Interview
Placements A key element of your studies and learning takes place whilst you’re on placement. You’ll undertake a number of compulsory placements as part of your programme, in fact you’ll spend around 120 days in at least two partner schools. You’ll experience the wider role of a teacher in secondary education. You’ll have the support of both subject and professional mentors in schools who will help you to develop your practice through observations, planning meetings, weekly tutorials, reports and in-depth lesson evaluations. Your university tutor will visit you in school to guide, support and evaluate your progress. Our partnership schools are situated across the local area including Kirklees, Calderdale, Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford, and we’ll endeavour to place you in a convenient location.
Your future Upon successful completion of the course we recommend Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) be awarded by the Department for Education. Successful completion of your PGCE course prepares you to start your first teaching year (NQT year) within a secondary school setting. Our course is designed to prepare you to teach pupils in the 11-16 age range with opportunities to develop a comprehensive understanding of progression at post-16.
We take great pride in running a fantastic PGCE course at the University of Huddersfield. Our research informed program is tailored to suit the needs of our trainees and local schools, with a focus on developing expert teachers with outstanding subject knowledge. Our graduates have the tools to help students make excellent progress whilst maintaining a good teacher work-life balance. Ed Southall, Secondary Education PGCEs Course Leader.
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Lifelong Learning
PGCE/PgDipE Pre-Service / In-Service
Your course
Course info
If you’re looking to progress into a career teaching in the lifelong learning (post-14) sector, including sixth form and further education colleges, adult education and a wide range of other training and educational settings, then these courses could be for you. You’ll have the opportunity to concentrate on your choice of a range of subject areas. You’ll also be supported to develop the skills to play a full part in teaching and curriculum development.
Pre-Service
For the Pre-Service course, you don’t need previous teaching experience, just an industry skill, an appropriate entry qualification, and a passion for teaching and training others. As well as studying at the University, you’ll learn the practical skills of teaching through a placement in an appropriate educational institution. Previous trainees have been placed in a range of institutions including colleges, work-based learning providers and in offender and community learning settings. You’ll complete at least 100 hours of teaching in total on placement.
UK degree or equivalent related to your specialist area.
For the In-Service course, you’ll already be working as a teacher or trainer at a recognised training or educational establishment within the education and training (post-14) sector and looking to progress your career. On this course you’ll have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to teach in the lifelong learning sector, and the ability to identify your ongoing needs for professional development. The course helps to prepare you for playing a full part in the teaching, administrative, and curriculum development activities in colleges and in other education and training organisations. You’ll be supported to focus on your particular subject specialist area and a significant amount of your learning happens in your place of work – allowing you to put theory into practice.
Two references
The In-Service course is available at the University of Huddersfield and through The Education and Training Consortium at approximately 21 centres. Please visit consortium.hud.ac.uk for more information.
UK degree or equivalent related to your specialist area.
Example modules
Additional criteria: DBS check
• Research Informed Teaching, Learning and Assessment • Becoming a Subject Specialist Teacher
• Being a Subject Specialist Teacher • Policy and Professional Issues
Your future Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training, to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the lifelong learning sector.
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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: No prior teaching experience is needed.
Relevant work experience in some specialist subject areas. Additional criteria: DBS check Health clearances Interview
In-Service
Course length: 2yrs part-time Entry requirements: You should be employed as a teacher or trainer at a recognised training or educational establishment.
Relevant work experience in some specialist subject areas.
Health clearances Two references Interview Work-based mentor who can support you in your subject specialism.
Supporting your studies While you’re training to teach, we want you to feel supported to focus on developing your skills and experience. We’ve put lots of support in place to help you thrive – whether you’re studying on campus or out on placement. We’ve included some important information below, but detailed information about how the University can support you is available at hud.ac.uk/uni-life/support
Student Guidance and Support Our course tutors are all experienced teachers and you’ll have a personal tutor to support you through your studies. As well as your tutors, you’ll also be able to access support from a range of sources within the School of Education and Professional Development, including academic skills tutors, progress tutors and the Student Support Office. Our Placements Team will support you from preparing to go on placement to ensuring you get the best possible experience while you’re there. We operate an extensive professional network giving you the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of settings. Our partnership schools are situated across West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester and we’ll endeavour to place you in a convenient location. You’ll also be able to access Universitywide support services, including Wellbeing and Disability Services, the Careers and Employability Service and more.
Fees and Financial Support Most of our courses have tuition fees, which cover the costs of your study at the University. You may be eligible to receive a tuition fee loan and maintenance loan from Student Finance England. For more information about funding, fees and finance, please visit hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance For some secondary education subjects, you may be able to access tax-free bursaries or scholarships of up to £28,000 during your training and early career in teaching. More information about financial support from the Department for Education can be found at getintoteaching.gov.uk
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff ; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
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If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com
If you want to start your course in September 2021, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2020 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2021.
If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
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The University of Huddersfield’s TEF Gold rating was awarded in June 2017. The next TEF rating is due to be published in June 2021 (subject to government policy).
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