The School Direct programmes give RSA schools the opportunity to further enhance our teacher training provision. We have developed new, exciting and innovative programmes, working with highly regarded local Higher Education organisations.
School Direct is a school-based approach to teacher training, which enables you to experience the life of a ‘real’ teacher, as you will be based in school from the very start of your training. We are working in partnership with Birmingham City University (BCU), and on successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE with QTS) with the opportunity to obtain additional Masters’ credits.
We will be offering 2 training routes – School Direct Training route and School Direct (Salaried) route, which will enable all of our trainees to experience a school-led training programme. These routes have been designed to ensure all trainees receive a rich experience of hands on training, covering all aspects of school life from the outset. In this way, we can make sure they are receiving the most up to date training and support, which will allow us to grow our own teachers for the future.
There are two types of programmes available, both programmes run for one academic year and are full-time. Salaries and bursaries are available to support you and your training – Further information is available on the ‘Eligibility and Funding’ section on the Department for Education website.
Degree of a UK Higher Education Institution or equivalent qualification. whilst a 2:1 classification is preferable each application will be considered on an individual basis. Secondary candidates should note that at least 50% of their subject knowledge at degree level should match the subject/s to be taught. An academic transcript may be required.
For secondary candidates; a standard equivalent to a grade ‘C’ in the GCSE examinations in English language and Mathematics.
For applicants that have studied outside the United Kingdom, they must check their qualifications with NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre) before making an application, to confirm that their qualifications are of an equivalent level to UK GCSEs A Levels and undergraduate degrees.
For more information visit: www.naric.org.uk
To apply to one of our courses, please follow the link to UCAS here.
Email enquiries@rsaatsa.org.uk for information or general enquiries about our Initial Teacher Training programmes.