Secondary PGCE (with QTS)

DFE Apply is open for applications from 10th October 2023

You will experience at least two contrasting schools and receive extensive support and guidance from mentors, tutors and teachers throughout.   

We are pleased to offer the following subjects:  

• English – Apply Course Code 2JYM
• Maths – Apply Course Code 2JYN
• Physics – Apply Course Code 2JYR
• Chemistry – Apply Course Code 2JYQ
• Biology – Apply Course Code 2JYP
• History – Apply Course Code 2R9S
• Geography – Apply Course Code 2R9T
• Computing – Apply Course Code 3XXK
• Design Technology – Apply Course Code H522
• Religious Studies and Citizenship – Apply Course Code 3D8Q
• Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish) – Apply Course Code N660
• Art and Design – Apply Course Code J774

Our Secondary ITT programme leads to Qualified Teacher Status and the award of PGCE from our Russell Group Partner, the University of Manchester and 60 Masters level credits. *  

*The PGCE route is only open to applicants with a degree classification of 2.2 or higher. Please ask about the non PGCE route. 

Entry Criteria

• A 2:2 honours degree with 50% content of the subject you wish to teach.
• GCSE English and maths at grade C/4
• Passing our suitability to teach assessments (DBS/prohibition checks)
• Satisfactory occupational health checks

Candidates who do not currently meet the GCSE entry requirements may be able to complete an equivalency test. 

Edge Hill University Equivalency Test
Equivalency Testing

PGCE Information

For the PGCE element of this programme, you will attend 8 days of  training at The University of Manchester and have full access to all facilities. The programme comprises four course units, and an ethical approval process in preparation for conducting an enquiry. All students must pass each of the four course units with at least 40% or above in order to pass the academic element of the PGCE (SCITT) qualification. Each course unit is worth 15 credits, giving a total of 60 credits at postgraduate Master’s level. If you pass the assessed units at 50% or above you can use the credits gained as part of a future Master’s degree. The course unit titles are as follows:  

• Reflecting on Practice 15 credits 
• Teaching, Learning and Assessment 15 credits 
• Enquiry Based Practice 1 15 Credits
• Enquiry Based Practice 2 15 Credits

Fees 

Fees for this route are £9,250. 

Note: a small number of trainees choose to complete the programme with QTS only and without a PGCE. Fees for this route are £6,250. 

Bursaries and scholarships 

Depending on your circumstances and subject, you may be eligible for: 

• Tax-free bursary or scholarship 
• Tuition fee and Maintenance Loan 
• Additional financial support if you are a parent or have a disability 

Full details are available here at Get Into Teaching. 

Tuition fee and maintenance loans are available through Student Finance England .

To Apply

Please visit the Apply website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

The Bright Futures SCITT Provider Code is: Code G65 

Early applications are recommended as places fill up quickly. 

All applicants will be required to complete a disclosure and barring service check (DBS). 

If you are interested in any of our programmes, we’d love to hear from you, or click here to sign up to one of our Information Events.

Contact us

admin@scitt.bright-futures.co.uk
Mobile:  07549 025620 (8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday)