French and Spanish Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses
A route into modern languages teaching (French and/or Spanish) for non-specialists
In light of current curriculum proposals the required number of full – time equivalent secondary language teachers will rise significantly.
There are many enthusiastic graduates with the potential to be specialist teachers but who are insufficiently qualified to enter straight into initial teacher training .
Our Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are intensive programmes for graduates who want to teach modern languages but whose degree is not a direct match or whose specialist subject knowledge needs deepening prior to training for qualified teacher status (QTS). The University of East London has designed a 16 week course for French & Spanish. They are funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership, to equip you with the skills and subject knowledge to teach 11-16 year olds. Upon successful completion of the course, students will continue on to initial teacher training at UEL or another training provider.
Eligibility
This course is for graduates who want to teach French or Spanish but whose degree is not in Languages or whose specialist subject knowledge needs deepening before they can begin their teacher training.
To be eligible for the course you must:
- hold a conditional offer from an initial teacher training (ITT) provider before you join the subject knowledge enhancement course. Please note, there is no direct entry onto the course.
- be a home (UK) student who is eligible for funding from the National College for School Leadership.
Typical minimum entry requirements
- GCSEs in Mathematics and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- An honours degree, 2.2 or above, from a United Kingdom Higher Education Institution or an equivalent
Qualification
- Motivation - applicants should have a strong desire to teach Modern Languages at secondary school level
- Applicants must have already been offered a place on a programme of initial teacher training (PGCE, GTP or SCITT)
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