Q. How likely is it that I will get a job after I finish the course?
Over the course of the year while being hosted and undertaking placements you will gain experience in a range of Blackpool Schools, therefore, when vacancies become available at these schools they are already aware of your skills and capabilities. Since we have been running our ITT courses our students have benefitted from very high employment rates, most of which are in local schools.
Q. When can I apply?
Applications through the GOV.UK find teacher training website usually open mid October.
Link to our Primary with SEND course https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/course/1XH/E974
Link to our General Primary course https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/course/1XH/Y311
Q. How do I apply?
To apply for PGCE Primary with QTS or PGCE primary with QTS (SEND specialism) visit the GOV.UK find teacher training website by following the links below:
Link to our Primary with SEND course (E974) https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/course/1XH/E974
Link to our General Primary course (Y311) https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/course/1XH/Y311
Q. Can I get help financially while completing the course?
Information on what financial support is available can be found here.
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training
Embrace SCITT allocates a small ‘Hardship Fund’ to support Trainees experiencing financial difficulty. Trainees can apply for a maximum of £250 to support them. This is only available upon request and is allocated at the discretion of the Strategic Leadership Group in line with the policy.
Q. How much does the course cost?
£9250
Q. Do I have to travel out of Blackpool?
The majority of our course will be delivered in Blackpool. All school placements are either within Blackpool or in very close surrounding areas. There will be times over the year when we will host events with some of our other partners in a central location. You are not expected to travel to Liverpool Hope University for your PGCE sessions they will be hosted in Blackpool or online.
Q. Do I need to have experience in school before applying?
Experience is not a Government set requirement for teaching, however, teaching is a unique vocation and experience will help you gain a realistic view of teaching and the skill set that is required. Course leads can support successful applicants in gaining further experience prior to starting the course.
Q. I have a third class degree, can I apply?
Candidates with a third class degree will be considered for the course, an additional academic task may be required at interview to ensure you are able to work at level 7.
Q. I don’t have the correct GCSE’s what can I do?
Having GCSE’s at a minimum of a C grade in Maths, English and Science is a Government set criteria. Equivalency tests are accepted, some of these do not require you to undertake a year’s course in order to sit the test. For more information on this you can contact us.
Q. How long does the course last?
The course is a full academic year in duration you are full time in school from the beginning of September to mid-July.