Ashton Sixth Form College Higher Education
What do I need to do the course? I would like to teach… …A levels or an academic subject at level 3 in postcompulsory education.
…a vocational subject in postsecondary education or in lifelong learning.
Do you have a degree in your chosen subject area?
What is the highest qualification you have in your chosen subject?
Yes
No
Do you hold a GCSE in English at grade C or above or a level 2 equivalent? No
To teach A levels or an academic subject at level 3, you require a degree.
Yes
Less than Level 3
Level 3-5
Gain a level 3 qualification in the subject you wish to teach. Yes
Gain a GCSE or level 2 equivalent in English.
Are you in a ‘full role’ in postcompulsory education or do you have 100 hours of teaching practice to undertake throughout the course? Yes
You are eligible to take the PGCE (PCET).
No
Secure this teaching practice and you will be eligible to take the PGCE (PCET). Teaching practice at the College may be available to apply for.**
Degree
Do you hold a GCSE in English at grade C or above or a level 2 equivalent?
No Are you in a ‘full role’* in Gain a GCSE postor level 2 compulsory equivalent in education or English. do you have 100 hours of teaching practice to undertake throughout the course? Yes
No
You are eligible to take the Certificate in Education (PCET).
Secure this teaching practice and you will be eligible to take the Certificate in Education (PCET). Teaching practice at the College may be available to apply for.**
…children in a primary or secondary school. Please speak to a member of the team about our School Direct Initial Teacher Training. Do you hold a GCSE in English at grade C or above or a level 2 equivalent? No
Yes
Gain a GCSE or level 2 equivalent in English.
Are you already in a ‘full role’* in postcompulsory education or do you have 100 hours of teaching practice to undertake throughout the course? Yes
You meet the entry criteria to take the PGCE (PCET
Secure this teaching practice and you will be eligible to take the Certificate in Education (PCET). Teaching practice at the College may be available to apply for.**
*The delivery of teaching or training that involves: the planning (e.g. schemes of work and lesson planning) and the delivery of teaching and learning activity; the assessment of learners; and related student support. **See overleaf for details on how to apply for teaching practice within the College.
5
No