Training
Beaconhouse has established a comprehensive in-house training programme in collaboration with several UK universities.
The training department works with University College Plymouth St. Mark & St. John to offer teachers two certificates: the Certificate in Professional Education and the Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Development. Teachers can earn a master’s at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Professional Development Pathway
Teachers with less than one year’s experience take an induction course. All teachers take the five-day foundation course, which follows the induction course, in one of the following areas: Early Years, Primary, and Secondary.
After finishing the foundation course, teachers can apply for the Certificate in Professional Education (CPEd) offered by University College Plymouth St. Mark & St. John. Classes for this 120 credit course are held on 15 days spread over seven months. Classes are taught by teachers accredited by the University.
After finishing the CPEd, teachers interested in becoming teacher-trainers enrol in the two-year Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) in training offered through University College Plymouth St. Mark & St. John.
Teachers who pass the PGCert with a distinction are given a scholarship to enrol for their MEd at Leeds Metropolitan University.
In-house Trainers
The training department provides a professional pathway for teachers interested in becoming teacher-trainers. It supports the trainers, trainees and tutors through their continuous professional development.
Trainees are split into two streams: Award Bearing Programme Trainers and School Based Trainers.
The Award Bearing Programme Trainers scheme lasts five to six years, depending on the trainee. The trainee observes and teaches classes for two cohorts - each cohort lasts nine months - then is appointed a trainer for the third and the fourth year of the programme. In the fifth year, the enrolee is then appointed a tutor. This programme is accredited by University College Plymouth St. Mark & St. John.
The School Based Trainers programme is similar to the Award Bearing Programme, except that the enrolees are trained in-house and are only recognised by Beaconhouse.
New Programmes
Beaconhouse plans to start a PGCert in Early years, Primary and Secondary (Math and Science), and Early Childhood Education, as well as a Master’s in Early Childhood Education in collaboration with several UK universities.
Programme Requirements
Applying for the CPEd
Teachers who have been teaching in the Beaconhouse School System for three years and are recommended by their school head can apply for the CPEd.
All applicants to the CPEd will be marked in three phases. The criteria and score for each phase is clearly laid out on the CPEd Selection Criteria Scoring Sheet. Applicants can log in at http://beams.beaconhouse.edu.pk to see the mark sheets they will need to fill out.
The three phases are:
1. The application form.
Applicants should transfer information from the application form to the scoring sheet. The three questions here will be scored out of 20.
2. The writing task.
Each applicant will write a 200 word narrative on their personal and professional life, in English. The writing task will be scored out of 30 on the following criteria:
3. The interview.
A one to one interview is conducted to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency in spoken English as well as his or her ability and motivation.
Applying for the PGCert and the MEd
Applicants for the PGCert have to complete the CPEd to be considered for the programme.
Students who finish the PGCert with a distinction are given scholarships to enrol in the MEd programme at Leeds Metropolitan University.
FAQ
The CPEd
1. What is the difference between the CIPSE and the CPEd?
The CIPSE programme was started in 1993; Beaconhouse replaced the CIPSE with the CPEd in 2006.
2. If I have done the CIPSE should I enrol in the CPEd?
No. You don’t need to attend this course as it is at the same level as the CIPSE.
3. Who will pay for my IELTS examination?
You will pay for it and take it through the British Council.
4. What will I have to pay for the course?
110 pounds sterling cash when you submit the last assignment.
5. How long will the bond be for?
3 years.
6. Can I still attend if I am not teaching at present?
No. It is compulsory to be a classroom teacher to enrol in the course. If you are not a teacher and still want to take the course you will have to go back to school and teach one class, in any subject of your choice, for an academic year.
7. What is the worth of 120 credits?
The 120 credits will place you at Certificate level in the Higher Education Scheme of the United Kingdom.
8. Can Urdu and Islamic Studies teachers enrol in this course?
Yes. If they get the required IELTS or TOEFL scores.
9. What is the duration of the course?
Approximately 7 months.
10. Will I get a pay raise after the course?
You will get an additional increment at the time of your annual appraisal.
11. What if my language skills are not very good?
You will be required to take an IELTS at band 6.0 or a TOEFL at the score of 540.
12. Will I get a promotion after completing the course?
No, but you will have moved one step further in your professional development.
13. Will there be a written exam at the end of the course?
No. You will be required to write three assignments, one at the end of each module you study.
14. What will be the requirements for assessment?
Written assignments, practical projects and classroom observations.
15. How many assignments will I have to submit during and after the course?
Two assignments during the course and one after the course.
16. Will you offer any diploma course after this?
Yes.
17. How many times will I be observed during the course?
Three times.
18. What happens if I cannot complete the course due to any unforeseen reasons?
You will have the option of being deferred. This means that you will be given a set time by the college to complete your course at a later date.
19. Will it be conducted over the weekends?
No, on weekdays.
20. Where will I get the books from?
From the regional library. For outstation teachers the complete bibliography will be sent to the relevant school.
21. Where will this course be held?
At the Staff Development Centre (SDC) in your regional office.
Beaconhouse has established a comprehensive in-house training programme in collaboration with several UK universities.
The training department works with University College Plymouth St. Mark & St. John to offer teachers two certificates: the Certificate in Professional Education and the Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Development. Teachers can earn a master’s at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Professional Development Pathway
Teachers with less than one year’s experience take an induction course. All teachers take the five-day foundation course, which follows the induction course, in one of the following areas: Early Years, Primary, and Secondary.
After finishing the foundation course, teachers can apply for the Certificate in Professional Education (CPEd) offered by University College Plymouth St. Mark & St. John. Classes for this 120 credit course are held on 15 days spread over seven months. Classes are taught by teachers accredited by the University.
After finishing the CPEd, teachers interested in becoming teacher-trainers enrol in the two-year Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) in training offered through University College Plymouth St. Mark & St. John.
Teachers who pass the PGCert with a distinction are given a scholarship to enrol for their MEd at Leeds Metropolitan University.
In-house Trainers
The training department provides a professional pathway for teachers interested in becoming teacher-trainers. It supports the trainers, trainees and tutors through their continuous professional development.
Trainees are split into two streams: Award Bearing Programme Trainers and School Based Trainers.
The Award Bearing Programme Trainers scheme lasts five to six years, depending on the trainee. The trainee observes and teaches classes for two cohorts - each cohort lasts nine months - then is appointed a trainer for the third and the fourth year of the programme. In the fifth year, the enrolee is then appointed a tutor. This programme is accredited by University College Plymouth St. Mark & St. John.
The School Based Trainers programme is similar to the Award Bearing Programme, except that the enrolees are trained in-house and are only recognised by Beaconhouse.
New Programmes
Beaconhouse plans to start a PGCert in Early years, Primary and Secondary (Math and Science), and Early Childhood Education, as well as a Master’s in Early Childhood Education in collaboration with several UK universities.
Programme Requirements
Applying for the CPEd
Teachers who have been teaching in the Beaconhouse School System for three years and are recommended by their school head can apply for the CPEd.
All applicants to the CPEd will be marked in three phases. The criteria and score for each phase is clearly laid out on the CPEd Selection Criteria Scoring Sheet. Applicants can log in at http://beams.beaconhouse.edu.pk to see the mark sheets they will need to fill out.
The three phases are:
1. The application form.
Applicants should transfer information from the application form to the scoring sheet. The three questions here will be scored out of 20.
2. The writing task.
Each applicant will write a 200 word narrative on their personal and professional life, in English. The writing task will be scored out of 30 on the following criteria:
- The applicant’s ability to stay focused and to fully address the topic and ensure that his or her main ideas are sufficiently developed and supported
- The ability to use a range of sentence structures and organise his or her ideas cohesively
- The ability to use punctuation to appropriately clarify the meaning of the sentence
- The ability to use neat and legible handwriting and use correct spelling
3. The interview.
A one to one interview is conducted to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency in spoken English as well as his or her ability and motivation.
Applying for the PGCert and the MEd
Applicants for the PGCert have to complete the CPEd to be considered for the programme.
Students who finish the PGCert with a distinction are given scholarships to enrol in the MEd programme at Leeds Metropolitan University.
FAQ
The CPEd
1. What is the difference between the CIPSE and the CPEd?
The CIPSE programme was started in 1993; Beaconhouse replaced the CIPSE with the CPEd in 2006.
2. If I have done the CIPSE should I enrol in the CPEd?
No. You don’t need to attend this course as it is at the same level as the CIPSE.
3. Who will pay for my IELTS examination?
You will pay for it and take it through the British Council.
4. What will I have to pay for the course?
110 pounds sterling cash when you submit the last assignment.
5. How long will the bond be for?
3 years.
6. Can I still attend if I am not teaching at present?
No. It is compulsory to be a classroom teacher to enrol in the course. If you are not a teacher and still want to take the course you will have to go back to school and teach one class, in any subject of your choice, for an academic year.
7. What is the worth of 120 credits?
The 120 credits will place you at Certificate level in the Higher Education Scheme of the United Kingdom.
8. Can Urdu and Islamic Studies teachers enrol in this course?
Yes. If they get the required IELTS or TOEFL scores.
9. What is the duration of the course?
Approximately 7 months.
10. Will I get a pay raise after the course?
You will get an additional increment at the time of your annual appraisal.
11. What if my language skills are not very good?
You will be required to take an IELTS at band 6.0 or a TOEFL at the score of 540.
12. Will I get a promotion after completing the course?
No, but you will have moved one step further in your professional development.
13. Will there be a written exam at the end of the course?
No. You will be required to write three assignments, one at the end of each module you study.
14. What will be the requirements for assessment?
Written assignments, practical projects and classroom observations.
15. How many assignments will I have to submit during and after the course?
Two assignments during the course and one after the course.
16. Will you offer any diploma course after this?
Yes.
17. How many times will I be observed during the course?
Three times.
18. What happens if I cannot complete the course due to any unforeseen reasons?
You will have the option of being deferred. This means that you will be given a set time by the college to complete your course at a later date.
19. Will it be conducted over the weekends?
No, on weekdays.
20. Where will I get the books from?
From the regional library. For outstation teachers the complete bibliography will be sent to the relevant school.
21. Where will this course be held?
At the Staff Development Centre (SDC) in your regional office.