Primary and Secondary PGCE
If you are invited to a primary PGCE or secondary PGCE interview for art and design, English, geography, maths, languages, religious studies or the sciences you can expect to spend up to a whole day at our Falmer campus. The length of the day is determined by how many candidates are being interviewed at the same time.
Documentation
As part of the interview process we will need to:
- establish your identity when you register
- see documents relating to your qualifications
- get you to complete our suitability declaration form.
The interview day
Your interview day will include the following elements:
- an introduction to the course with the opportunity to ask questions
- a 30-minute writing task
- a campus tour
- a five-minute individual presentation – details will be provided in advance
- an individual interview.
We will provide a list of everything you need to know and bring with you when you are invited to interview.
Physical Education PGCE
If you are invited to interview for the Physical Education PGCE you can expect to spend up to a whole day at our Eastbourne campus.
There will be a formal interview but you will also need to bring suitable clothing for the practical sessions – including swimming kit.
Documentation
As part of the interview process we will need to:
- establish your identity when you register
- see documents relating to your qualifications
- get you to complete our suitability declaration form
- get you to complete our teaching experience and subject knowledge audit form.
The interview day
Your interview day will include the following elements:
- an introduction to the course and opportunity to ask questions
- warm-up session and dance, consisting of simple choreographic tasks of strength, mobility, balance, rhythmic timing, flexibility and control
- leading a seven-minute teaching session on an activity of your choice, to other interviewing candidates
- a games/physical literacy session
- a swim test if you do not hold a specified swimming qualification
- a 500-word written test
- an individual formal interview.
We will provide a list of everything you need to know and bring with you when you are invited to interview.
Dance PGCE
If you are invited to interview for the Dance PGCE you can expect to spend up to a whole day at our Eastbourne campus.
There will be a formal interview but you will also need to bring suitable clothing for the practical sessions.
Documentation
As part of the interview process we will need to:
- establish your identity when you register
- see documents relating to your qualifications
- get you to complete our suitability declaration form
- get you to complete our teaching experience and subject knowledge audit form.
The interview day
Your interview day will include the following elements:
- an introduction to the course, tour of facilities and an opportunity to ask questions
- a two to three-minute choreographed solo performance based on your own original idea
- leading a 10-minute teaching session based on your solo performance to other interviewees
- participation in a short composition task
- a 500-word written test
- an individual or paired formal interview.
We will provide a list of everything you need to know and bring with you when you are invited to interview.
Further Education and Training PGCE
If you are invited to a Further Education and Training PGCE interview you can expect to spend up a good part of the day at our Falmer campus.
Documentation
As part of the interview process we will need to:
- establish your identity when you register
- see documents relating to your qualifications
- get you to complete our suitability declaration form.
The interview day
Your interview day will include the following elements:
- an introduction to the course with the opportunity to ask questions
- a 45-minute writing task
- a campus tour
- a five-minute individual presentation – details will be provided in advance
- an individual interview.
We will provide a list of everything you need to know and bring with you when you are invited to interview.
Early Years Initial Teacher Training
If you are invited to interview for our EYITT programme, Early Years Education PGCert with Early Years Teacher Status, you can expect to spend around half a day with us at our Falmer campus.
The exact length of time is determined by how many candidates are being interviewed at the same time.
Documentation
As part of the interview process we will ask you to bring a range of documentation related to your suitability to work with children, and to confirm your identity and qualifications.
The interview day
Your interview will include the following elements:
- an introduction to the course and the opportunity to ask questions
- a brief campus tour
- a group task or individual presentation – this will depend on the number of interviewees
- a short written task
- an individual interview
We will provide a list of everything you need to know and bring with you when you are invited to interview.