Secondary teacher training 2014


Do you want to train to be an outstanding teacher? Two local teaching schools alliances are recruiting candidates for school based training leading to a PGCE and QTS (qualified teacher status), starting in September 2014. Ebor Teaching Schools Alliance, York, has places available in Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and Modern Foreign Languages; information evening … Continue reading Secondary teacher training 2014

GUEST BLOG: PGCE students tell it how it is


  With applications for PGCE now open, we asked some York graduates (who are currently undergoing teacher training) key questions about applying for courses. What skills and experiences did you develop whilst at university to prepare you for your PGCE application? Amanda Walls, Primary PGCE at Northampton University At university one of the key skills I … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: PGCE students tell it how it is

GUEST BLOG: Top tips when thinking about applying for a PGCE


   This blog was written by Alice Melly, who graduated from York in English Literature and is now studying for her PGCE in General Primary at Cambridge University. If you are thinking of applying for a PGCE then have a look at my top tips to applying and attending interview! Use Careers at the University of York.  … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Top tips when thinking about applying for a PGCE

Royal Society of Chemistry teacher training scholarships 2013/14


The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is offering 130 teacher training scholarships for the training year 2013/2014, each worth £20,000 (tax free). Run in partnership with the Department for Education, the scholarship also includes a support package from the RSC: RSC membership for 2 years; access to national and regional RSC support networks through local … Continue reading Royal Society of Chemistry teacher training scholarships 2013/14

“City Excellence” teacher training programme – apply now!


Do you want an exceptional career in inner-city teaching?  City Excellence is an innovative 2 year secondary school-based initial teacher training programme in Tower Hamlets secondary schools.  You will be offered: the opportunity to teach in and learn from, different school settings within Tower Hamlets "world class" professional learning with a focus on current action … Continue reading “City Excellence” teacher training programme – apply now!

Interested in teaching at secondary school level?


Would you like to know more about PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) courses at the University of York in English, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages and Science? If so, please call in on Wednesday afternoon (7 December) to see the Director of Initial Teacher Training, Paula Mountford, whose office is L/B026b in Langwith College.    This … Continue reading Interested in teaching at secondary school level?