Learn to Teach with the Learning Futures Partnership
Our mission is to recruit, develop and retain exceptional professionals by offering supportive initial teacher training in primary, secondary and tertiary settings in and around the Wigan area. The Learning Future Partnership (LFP) includes outstanding primary and secondary schools as well as an outstanding sixth form college. They are:- Bedford High School
- Byrchall High School
- Fred Longworth High School
- Hawkley Hall High School
- Marus Bridge Primary School
- Rowan Learning Trust
- Tyldsley Primary School
- Winstanley College
All the schools work in collaboration with the University of Cumbria to offer supportive, caring and inspiring initial teacher training to make sure that you succeed in your choice of career whether that be primary or 11-18 provision.
With the LFP you will be in familiar, local surroundings perhaps even learning to teach in the school you went to! You will gain confidence from really understanding the local area and the backgrounds of the children you’ll be teaching. This sense of place and belonging will give you an extra boost during your trainee year.
You choose which age group to specialise in, if you choose secondary you then choose your subject area and then we make sure you become part of the family. You will develop your expertise through having a placement in two contrasting settings and in taught sessions to enhance your subject and teaching ability. Most of these sessions will be delivered in school but you will also get the opportunity to meet other trainees in your specialism by attending sessions in Lancaster.
Teachers enter the profession for a number of reasons. For example,
‘I love the creativity of the classroom. I didn’t realise though that I’d be learning as well as the pupils!’
‘I wanted to share my enthusiasm for science and hopefully inspire the next generation of curious minds. Who knows what the children of today will accomplish’
‘My home town means a lot to me. That sense of belonging is very important and I wanted to be a positive influence in the place that matters most with the people I understand best’
You may have been inspired by one of your own teachers or you may recognise teaching as a rewarding profession with outstanding career progression for ambitious individuals. Whatever your motivation, you will need to meet certain criteria to apply.
Trainee teachers normally need to have a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject. Successful candidates have normally researched their chosen career by volunteering or work shadowing in their chosen setting. If you haven’t as yet been able to do this we may well be able to help you
How do I apply?
As part of the selection procedure, candidates will be requested to take part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess suitability to teach. All applicants applying to start a teacher training course are required to pass literacy and numeracy skills tests prior to entry.
The LFP and University of Cumbria will check all applications. Those applicants meeting the entry criteria will be shortlisted and invited for interview which will involve:
Once all applicants have been interviewed we will match up potentially successful applicants with the allocations available.
Once a list of selected applicants has been finalised, a provisional offer will be made in writing. This offer is provisional until several checks and agreements have been made.
These include:
‘I love the creativity of the classroom. I didn’t realise though that I’d be learning as well as the pupils!’
‘I wanted to share my enthusiasm for science and hopefully inspire the next generation of curious minds. Who knows what the children of today will accomplish’
‘My home town means a lot to me. That sense of belonging is very important and I wanted to be a positive influence in the place that matters most with the people I understand best’
You may have been inspired by one of your own teachers or you may recognise teaching as a rewarding profession with outstanding career progression for ambitious individuals. Whatever your motivation, you will need to meet certain criteria to apply.
Trainee teachers normally need to have a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject. Successful candidates have normally researched their chosen career by volunteering or work shadowing in their chosen setting. If you haven’t as yet been able to do this we may well be able to help you
How do I apply?
As part of the selection procedure, candidates will be requested to take part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess suitability to teach. All applicants applying to start a teacher training course are required to pass literacy and numeracy skills tests prior to entry.
The LFP and University of Cumbria will check all applications. Those applicants meeting the entry criteria will be shortlisted and invited for interview which will involve:
- A formal interview where a panel will ask you a series of questions, covering a variety of topics.
- A short interaction with students. This will include a teaching element of up to 30 minutes.
Once all applicants have been interviewed we will match up potentially successful applicants with the allocations available.
Once a list of selected applicants has been finalised, a provisional offer will be made in writing. This offer is provisional until several checks and agreements have been made.
These include:
- References (if not already done).
- DBS.
- Physical & mental fitness to teach.
- Verification of qualifications (if not already done).
- Literacy and numeracy skills tests.
What subjects are available?
English Maths Product design/food Chemistry Physics Biology Geography History Modern foreign languages Computer science PE Other subjects may be available – please enquire.
How much does it cost?
The fees are £9,250 pa. Please note bursaries are available for certain subjects
What if I need help?
Obviously everyone is on your side! You will notice the support of everyone in the teaching team you join but in addition structured support is provided by both the Subject Mentor and the Professional Mentor in the placement school. You will also have the support of the other trainees and the university.
Where will I be placed?
After the selection process is finished you will be matched with a suitable placement opportunity within the LFP. Obviously we will take into account the trainee’s and the schools’ preferences.
What’s the structure of the course?
The course lasts an academic year starting in September and finishing in July. There will be a staged increase in weekly teaching commitment throughout the year. In Placement One during the autumn term you will teach a maximum of ten hours per week. The first half of the spring term Placement Two will be spent in a contrasting environment which could be another school or in the college depending on your preference and subjects. Placement Three will see you return to your original school for the remainder of the teaching year.
What will a normal week look like?
Every week you will have one full day’s training and an hour with your Subject Mentor. Most of the training takes place at Hawkley Hall Training Suite but about 12 times a year you will have subject specialist training at the university.
What qualification will I receive?
PGCE with QTS plus Masters credit on successful completion of the University assessed assignments
English Maths Product design/food Chemistry Physics Biology Geography History Modern foreign languages Computer science PE Other subjects may be available – please enquire.
How much does it cost?
The fees are £9,250 pa. Please note bursaries are available for certain subjects
What if I need help?
Obviously everyone is on your side! You will notice the support of everyone in the teaching team you join but in addition structured support is provided by both the Subject Mentor and the Professional Mentor in the placement school. You will also have the support of the other trainees and the university.
Where will I be placed?
After the selection process is finished you will be matched with a suitable placement opportunity within the LFP. Obviously we will take into account the trainee’s and the schools’ preferences.
What’s the structure of the course?
The course lasts an academic year starting in September and finishing in July. There will be a staged increase in weekly teaching commitment throughout the year. In Placement One during the autumn term you will teach a maximum of ten hours per week. The first half of the spring term Placement Two will be spent in a contrasting environment which could be another school or in the college depending on your preference and subjects. Placement Three will see you return to your original school for the remainder of the teaching year.
What will a normal week look like?
Every week you will have one full day’s training and an hour with your Subject Mentor. Most of the training takes place at Hawkley Hall Training Suite but about 12 times a year you will have subject specialist training at the university.
What qualification will I receive?
PGCE with QTS plus Masters credit on successful completion of the University assessed assignments
For further information please email enquiries@learningfuturespartnership.net or come along to our information evening on Wednesday 10th October 6-7.30pm at Winstanley College