PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

Hi There,

So I'm a third timer! Have applied for a PGCE twice before once for primary whilst I was in my final year of uni and retaking my maths GCSE and once for secondary. Was unsuccessful both times but have been interviewed three times so if any one has any questions feel free to ask about the process. I'm going into my third year of working in a school am currently working in a primary full time in London and before then worked as an LSA for a year in a secondary school and a TA in a primary for a year before. I have a 2:1 degree with hons and in all honesty am freaking out! If I don't get on this year I literally dont know what I am going to do. If anyone has any tips to strenghen my application I would love to hear. Sorry for the rant. Cannot wait for the 21st to come around :-)

Hi there,

Don't worry too much as like you say, a 2:2 is accepted however you may need to prove yourself more so in other areas.

Even though I have a 2:1 I didn't get brilliant A Level results so I feel the same way as you.

All you can do is make sure everything else is correct and on point. Your experience should be plenty!

If I just got a reference from the deputy head, would they not accept it? Say like, if it did matter


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Well i finally finished my personal statement, thought it would calm me down once written but it's only made me more nervous! 2 weeks today guys!

Well if you contacted them and they said it must be a head but then you applied without one anyway then it may look like you don't pay much attention to the rules (even if they don't connect you with your application, the rules are stated on the UCAS website).

The best thing to try is see whether the head is willing to approve a reference written by the deputy. Most organisations, schools etc have references signed by someone who didn't write them all... e.g. A-level teachers usually write part of a reference signed by the head of school. So hopefully the head will be happy to sign the reference written by the deputy.

xxx

Ok, I think the head would do it but having had a reference already from the deputy I just thought that it would be ok.. Seen as she organised my placement. And she was really quick at sorting a reference for me lol. But I will contact the unis and see what's appropriate, then get in touch with the school. I hate asking for references.. I feel so cheeky and annoying lol


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Oh my gosh your worrying me now! Do you know the reasons that you didn't get in both times?

Thanks for your support though!

All you can do is follow their requirements and explain yourself well I guess.

Have just booked my skills tests - nervous!!

Oh wow. Kudos to you for trying again. Knowing me I will give up if I don't get in this time which is my first.

Few questions if you don't mind
-What are you applying for this time, and where?
-What is your degree in?
-Where do you think you went wrong?

I really hope you get in this time! You have so much experience and are clearly passionate about being a teacher if you're trying again, so I hope you get that passion across and get on a course!

Hey love your name! Im applying for pgce primary this year at st marys, Roehampton and kingston (
I think) my degree in ancient history with archaeology and tbh I think the girst year both my degree and maths gcse
Was pending and second time I was applying for secondary history competition was huge and only 13 spaces so to get an interview was huge. Thanks for your kind words are you a first timer? What are you applying for and where? :-)

Hi there I do yes the first time I was told as both my degree and maths gcse were pending I would be a stronger candidate the following year and then when I got my C in maths and my 2:1 it was because I wanted to teach history but my degree is ancient history with archaeology so they said I should do a masters in modern history even though I have an A at A-level and my degree covered loads of modern archaeology. But to be jonest history is very competetive there were only 13 places and over 150 applicants so to get an interview I was chuffed :-) you said youvr jyst booked your skills test but I dont think you can do that until youve applied officially so just double check that. What are you applying for? Good luck :-)

Hey love your name! Im applying for pgce primary this year at st marys, Roehampton and kingston (
I think) my degree in ancient history with archaeology and tbh I think the girst year both my degree and maths gcse
Was pending and second time I was applying for secondary history competition was huge and only 13 spaces so to get an interview was huge. Thanks for your kind words are you a first timer? What are you applying for and where? :-)

Hey I am also applying for primary at roehampton and st Mary's and also Birmingham. Have you applied to those providers before? What specialism are you planning to choose at roehampton?


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Thank you! I am applying for Primary PGCE. You can't take your skills tests until you have applied (as you need to take evidence that you have applied) however you can book them now! Hopefully you will be in a better position this year then xx

Oooo i'm applying for St. Mary's and Roehampton too! (and Reading!) x

hey,

now that 21st November is getting closer I am starting to panic! does anyone else feel like that? I am totally stressed out!

Hey just wondering with regards to booking our skills tests now, does anyone know how we do this without a TRN number? confused! :-(