Overview
The PGCE SCITT (Primary Education) and PGCE SCITT (Secondary Education) course is run for cohorts of students recruited by SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) organisations working with Canterbury Christ Church University. We are the current partner of Bromley Schools’ Collegiate. Schools include:
- Ashton on Mersey School
- Orpington Primary
- Orpington Secondary.
If you are looking to train at a different school but would still like to complete a school-based teacher training course that leads to QTS, then please view our School-Based course.
What will you learn?
Learning from both teaching staff within SCITT and CCCU academics, this pathway will give you opportunities to develop a nuanced understanding of how research, policy, and practice inform each other. Successful completion of your training will allow you to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Whilst working with experienced academics from CCCU, you will use insights from your school-based practice, research, and wider reading, and work with your peers to develop your understanding of teaching and learning using a holistic and critical approach. This will prepare you for reflective practice, whilst giving you the opportunity to meet the teachers' standards.
What's more, you may opt to complete the optional PGCE, which will allow you to undertake academic study and write assignments. There are additional taught sessions and tutorials led by the University to support you.
This is a cross-phase course which means that it is open to those preparing to teach in both primary and secondary phases.
98%
of our students that completed a QTS course were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their course.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024Entry requirements
Entry requirements are set by our partner SCITTs. Usually, a good honours degree of at least lower second class (2:2) standard is required.
The DfE stipulates that all those entering on a course of teacher training must have English (Language or Literature) and Maths at GCSE 'C'/4 or above, or equivalent, for Secondary (11-18). For the Primary route, candidates will also need Science GCSE at grade 'C'/4 or above.
Your partner SCITT will ensure successful completion of the Occupational Health Clearance and a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
Successful completion of the Occupational Health Clearance and a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
Module information
There are three compulsory modules on this course, in addition to successful achievement of QTS.
Core/optional modules
How you’ll learn
On the PGCE SCITT course there are a number of taught sessions led by Canterbury Christ Church University. The teaching on these days will be a mixture of lecture, seminar and workshop activities. You will receive a full calendar for the year at the start of the course. This calendar will be specific to Canterbury Christ Church University's work with your SCITT.
There is a high level of individual support for learning offered on this course through tutorials with Canterbury Christ Church University tutors and 1:1 support. Self-study is also an important element of this PGCE SCITT course.
At all times you will be required to relate learning from taught sessions and your own reading to your own teaching practice.
Phone: 020 8300 6566
Email Bromley Schools Collegiate for more information.
The PGCE SCITT requires you to synthesise different perspectives on teaching that you encounter, make links between them and make informed, reasoned decisions about what to take forward into your own practice and what not to.Lucie TowseCourse Director
How you’ll be assessed
Students on the PGCE SCITT pathway will submit assignments for each academic module, gaining Level 7 credits as you progress through the course. A range of assessment methods are used to help you evidence your knowledge, understanding and skills.
Your future career
The successful completion of this SCITT course alongside the school centred training provided by your SCITT equips you for employment as an early career teacher (ECT) and to complete ECT induction into the teaching profession.
From there, your teaching career can take you on to a very rewarding and exciting professional journey involving learning and teaching, leadership and management, research, and advisory roles. There is also potential for you to engage in further study in the form of a Master’s degree and a doctorate.
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Fees
You will pay fees to your SCITT provider in respect of your PGCE. You pay no fees direct to Canterbury Christ Church University.
Loans, bursaries, and scholarships may be available to support you during your training. Please contact your SCITT provider to enquire about these.
Enquire about this course
For enquires about this course, please email education.secondary@canterbury.ac.uk mentioning the name of your SCITT provider in the subject line.