This PGCE is a school-centred route, that requires you to spend 120 days in a school setting. We follow an ABA model for your school placements. This essentially means that you spend your first and third placement in the same school, which is known as your base school. Your second placement is spent in a different school, that is contextually different to your base school, to allow you to experience as many contrasting environments as possible.
During your school placements you are supported by a mentor and other school staff, as well as university tutors, who are all committed to your education and training and work together to secure your progress and development.
– observing other teachers
– planning and teaching small groups and whole classes
– planning and teaching elements of lessons and whole lessons
– evaluating and reflecting on your teaching
– receiving developmental feedback on your teaching
– gaining experience in a range of pastoral responsibilities as a class teacher
– engaging with all aspects of school life and the wider school setting
– learning the values of what it means to be a professional within a school context.
We are able to offer placements at the following secondary schools depending on the subject course chosen.
We also work with other schools in York and the Beverley and Hull area to offer you a wide range of placement opportunities.