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PGCE | GTP

Is teaching your dream?

Qualify to teach in an innovative new training programme at a school in  partnership.

  • All training is undertaken on-site in a school environment.
  • Experience all aspects of teaching and learning.
  • Training by experienced, qualified, practising teachers.
  • Training in schools at the forefront of education.

Teaching is like no other job. It is as inspiring, challenging and unique as each child you teach. It's a career that genuinely does make a difference.

You will be working in a collegiate atmosphere with other intelligent and like-minded people who pull together and help one another out.

-- Teacher Development for Schools Agency

 is a TDA accredited training provider.
 


Why train with the Learning Institute?

At  we are excited by our capacity to make a real difference. We create schools where education is dynamic for pupils, teachers and trainees. We engage and stimulate, and we develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities needed to help people make the most of their lives. We help dreams become reality.

Teachers who train in  schools become part of the working life of successful, happy, positive learning communities. They are innovative and forward looking, keen to share their successes and learn from setbacks.

Trainees from  schools have an excellent record in gaining employment. They find that the encouragement they get in taking responsibility helps them undertake leadership roles early in their careers. But most important of all they carry the strong professional ethos of our schools with them.

We believe that those who are able to teach should be allowed to teach.  We welcome applications from applicants with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, and we encourage you to contact us prior to application if you would like to discuss your particular needs.



What are the schools like?

 is a close partnership of three very successful secondary schools.They include Specialist Sports Colleges and DfES Training Schools. Teachers in  schools are expert trainers and tutors with years of experience in initial teacher training. In  initial teacher training is an integral part of the responsibility of all staff.

 schools are at the forefront of developments in education. They have a national reputation for innovation in:

  • Initial teacher training
  • Classroom-based research
  • Use of ICT in teaching
  • Deployment of teaching assistants
  • Peer mentoring and professional development
  • Community education and extended schools

 schools are:

  • Callington Community College
  • Ivybridge Community College
  • South Dartmoor Community College
  • Lipson Community College
  • Bodmin Community School


 
The Learning Institute PGCE

 PGCE will train you to be an effective teacher first and foremost. It will also prepare you to be an innovative subject specialist. You will also learn about working an a team and the leadership skills you will nees to be developing through your career.

It is a one-year programme based entirely within the schools in the partnership. Most time will be spent in classrooms working with pupils, observing, planning and delivering model lessons. You will receive training in teaching skills, classroom management and planning and assessing learning.

You will have opportunities to work in different schools in the partnership, but most of your programme will be based in two of these schools over the year of training. Your work will be guided and supported by personal tutors in these two schools. You will also learn from group training sessions led by teachers from inside and outside the partnership.

To be an effective teacher in a secondary school, you will also need to have a good understanding of primary education.  has linked primary schools where you will gain experience of the primary curriculum and patterns of learning within the context of your subject.

Trainees who sucessfully complete the course will be awarded a PGCE form The University of Exeter.

[... more about this course]



Graduate Teacher Programme at the Learning Institute

The Graduate Teacher Programme is designed for those with more experience in schools or other relevent training. This could include those who have worked as teaching assistants or have lead adult learning programmes.

The GTP is a one year classroom-based course. Trainees have an individual training programme, with opportunities for working with colleagues and for developing their own areas of need.

 
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