Thinking about becoming a teacher?

Waverley School Direct

• First all through school in Birmingham• Primary – Secondary – Sixth Form – Studio

College on new site (Ages 4 to 19)• “Outstanding” since 2010• Resource base for pupils with cognition and

learning difficulties• Humanity, Equality, Aspiration, Respect

Welcome to Waverley School!

• Make a difference! • Share your passion for your subject• Earn a good salary • Achieve a balanced lifestyle• Benefit from promotion opportunities• Access financial support for your training

Why train to become a teacher?

£25,000

up to £30,000 in some secondary priority subjects

• University degree (at least 2:2)• GCSE Grade C in English and Maths (+ Science

for primary)• Overseas qualifications – contact 0121 476 118

(ext. 3662), admissions@newman.ac.uk• Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses• School Experience

• School-led versus university-led

Am I eligible?

• Primary / Secondary “Training route” places• PGCE (incl QTS) with Masters credits• Host school from start of year; July induction• Approx. 45 (primary) or 25 (secondary) days of

specialist training at Newman University• 6 assignments, ongoing reflective journal• Evidence against Teacher Standards• Mentor, Class Teacher(s), Professional Tutor (school)• University Tutor (half-termly visits)

Our School Direct programme

• Local partnership of schools• Timetable from 35/50% up to 80% (by Term 3)• Second school placement• Wider role of a teacher - form tutor, parents’

evenings, extra-curricular activities etc.• Opportunities to learn from specialists in diversity

and SEND• Complementary and practical school-led

programme (approx. 7 sessions across year)• + Primary placement (secondary trainees)

Our School Direct programme

• Search for Waverley School on UCAS Teacher Training website to check vacancies

• Organise your referees• Perfect your personal statement• Ensure you have school experience• Book your Professional Skills Tests (Literacy and

Numeracy)

Making an application through UCAS

Useful websites

• Make an application: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/teacher-training

• Funding information: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/bursaries-and-funding

• School Experience Programme: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/getting-school-experience

• Newman University:www.newman.ac.uk/school-direct-qts