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Applicants will normally have a degree in a modern language In some circumstances another subject with significant language content will be considered. A degree may be in an unrelated subject if the candidate is a native speaker. It is desirable to have a second subsidiary language, but not mandatory.
Candidates will need to demonstrate that they have considered how to develop their knowledge and should possess a desire to inspire, motivate and engage with young people about the possibilities open to them in studying a modern language.
The languages offered by GITEP are French, Spanish and German. Many of our partnership schools also teach languages such as Russian and Mandarin.
A fully funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement course is available to boost subject knowledge before starting the course. This is online and varies in length depending on the depth of knowledge required.
Subject sessions normally take place on a Thursday afternoon at High School Leckhampton. This is an opportunity for language trainees to come together and learn from Lisa, visiting experts and each other, developing their understanding of the pedagogy of language teaching. Early in the year, we focus on the essentials of good teaching as they relate to the MFL classroom and the skills needed by learners in this subject area. After Christmas, there are regular scheduled opportunities to improve and enhance subject knowledge, often with the input of native speakers. We also aim to explore MFL teaching issues to a deeper degree using the combined knowledge and experience gained during the first part of the course.
In January and April, there will be some sessions led by a subject tutor from the University of Bristol, who will introduce the PGCE assignments on curriculum practice and curriculum research.
Trainees start the year with three weeks of professional studies, a programme of lectures, workshops and expert speakers, to give a context to the course. By the end of September, trainees start their “Parent 1” placement and will be in school full time until mid-December. There are another two weeks of professional studies either side of Christmas. In January trainees start their “Twin” placement in a second school. There are more professional studies weeks before Easter then trainees return to their first school for their “Parent 2” placement. The final placement includes an enhancement week to give opportunities to experience particular aspects of teaching.
Funding
Bursaries available: £26,000*
Scholarships available: £28,000* (French, German & Spanish)
To find out more about finance click here.
Subject Lead
Lisa Claydon
High School Leckhampton
Lisa Claydon has been an Modern Languages teacher for over 20 years after previous careers in the travel industry and Civil Service. Herself a graduate of GITEP, she has worked in both mixed and single-sex, 11 to 16 and 11 to 18 selective and non-selective schools. Having been Curriculum Leader for French and for Modern Languages in previous roles, she is now a Teacher of Modern Languages at High School Leckhampton. She was a mentor for GITEP Modern Languages for several years before becoming Subject Lead.
Lisa is an Honorary Teaching Fellow of the University of Bristol.
Scholarship Funding
The British Council will have teacher training scholarships available for trainees starting their teacher training in the 2025/26 academic year. Visit the British Council website for full details.
Entry Requirements
Mandatory
- A Modern Language degree.
- Maths and English at Grade C/Level 4 or above at GCSE.
Recommended
- Degree at 2:2 or above.
- Involvement with young people in some capacity.
- An awareness of issues in modern language education.
Routes & Course Codes
| Institute Code | SCITT | Lead Partner | PGCE with QTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| G48 | GITEP | 26XX | |
| 14B | Balcarras Teaching School Hub | 2CMZ | |
| 1ZB | Odyssey Teaching School Hub | 2HBY |
If you have any questions please call us on 01242 505945 or complete the form on the contact page.