Interview information

PGCE Post-14 (Education and Training) Interview Information

The interview process will last approximately 2 hours. Your interview experience is an exciting opportunity for you to demonstrate your passion for teaching your subject specialism to Post-14 Further Education and Skills (FES) learners.

The interview

a. Eligibility Check (10 minutes)

Please arrive at your interview with the following documentation. Where you are unable to evidence any of the below, any offer made will be conditional. 

• GCSEs Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or level 2 equivalent, as specified by the Society for Education and Training
• Your Degree and/or Masters qualification - certificate and transcript if you have already completed this
• Photographic proof of your identity, e.g. your passport, driving license etc.

b. Minimum Core Assessment (45 minutes approx)

We will ask you to complete short assessments which will help to identify the level you are working at in relation to the five areas of the minimum core. 

More detail on what this is can be found on the Education & Training Foundation website.

c. A question-and-answer session (10 mins)

You will be interviewed with one or more members of the course team. Here, you will have an opportunity to share further information to support your application such as:

• discussion of what you wish to teach and your awareness of the different settings and range of qualifications you could teach in your subject specialist area
• discussion of prior experience and engagement within the Post 14 Further Education and Skills sector
• You are interviewing us, too. You will have an opportunity to ask us any questions about the programme here

e. Academic Discussion (15 minutes approx)

You will be asked to read a journal article and take part in a discussion with other candidates about the content of the paper.

What happens if I'm unable to attend my interview?

If you are unable to make your interview date for whatever reason or if you would like to withdraw your application with us, please inform k.haselgrove@derby.ac.uk at your earliest opportunity.

If you have any questions about interviews, please feel free to contact us from the email above.

Interview location

Interviews for this course take place at Derby Campus, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB. Parking is available on site and payable via the mi permit app. You can take a Virtual Tour of our campuses and halls of residence.

Any special requirements?

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments, particularly if you have any disability or special needs, to help us assist you in the interview process. E.g. any access or communication issues.

Is the interview day compulsory?

Yes. You will need to attend the interview before we make you an offer on the programme.

What happens if I am running late on the day?

We know that delays are sometimes unavoidable so, if you are running late on the day, please contact us as soon as you are able to and let us know your estimated arrival time. If necessary, we can tell you any alternate arrangements for your interview. In some instances, if you expect to be significantly late, we may suggest you book for a different date. 

Can I visit the halls/campus?

Come onto a campus tour and get a real feel for life here. You will have an opportunity to look around, see our facilities and chat to current students and staff. If you are unable to visit the university in person, you can chat online to our students. You can also book a campus tour. 

You can also take a Virtual Tour of our campuses and halls of residence. 

Finally

Should you have any questions, or if you require any reasonable adjustments to attend the interview, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone at +44 (0)1332 591167 or email myinterview@derby.ac.uk.