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1. The Application Exercise
PGCE Professional Tutorials 2nd March 2015

2. What would encourage
you to apply for this
post?
Can you list 3 things?
If you can’t, should you
apply?

3. What aspects of the information on the following 2
slides help you to decide whether to apply or not?
Bullet point the main aspects.

6. Which of these attributes could you be confident that you have and provide evidence for?
Do you need to satisfy ALL of this at application stage?

7. Click on the image below to find out more about the school

8. You make an application and get invited for interview

9. Stage 1: Lesson Observation
Please prepare a 20 minute lesson activity appropriate for Year 6.
The focus should be Geography & Current Affairs
The class of 24 will be seated around tables and you will have NO
access to technology.
Please provide a brief overview of your lesson activity.
Tutorial Task:
In groups no larger than 4, create a brief overview of this activity.
Describe what you would do.
Be prepared to share/ discuss with the whole tutorial group.

10. Tutorial Task:
In the same groups, agree on a response for each of the following questions.
Use what you know about the school to inform your answers.
Use your smartphone/tablet to browse to:
http://www.saltburnlearningcampus.co.uk/
Q1: If I was to come into your lesson, what elements would make it outstanding?
Q2: What would we be missing out on if we didn't hire you?
Q3: One of our value statements is:
We aim to maintain a safe and caring campus community where
learners are encouraged to do well in all areas.
Please describe for us how you as a classteacher can contribute to this
school aim.

11. If you have time: