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Originally Posted by khru
Lots of GTP students are worked like dogs right from their first week, with minimal "training".
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I'd second that.
Also PGCE students are able to get to know other student teachers on their course and in their specialism at the beginning in Sept/Oct before teaching practice begins, which can be a big help if you need someone to contact/share experiences with/ bitch, etc. Being the only GTP in your department at the school (or even the only GTP in the school) can be very lonely. You certainly can't 'bitch' openly to the other teachers who are reporting on you and feeding info back to your mentor.
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Originally Posted by khru
As for your overseas teaching experience getting you extra points on the pay scale.... don't count on it. It is often a major barrier to getting a job, especially if you're male.
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Really? I must say I didn't find that, speaking personally as a male who'd previously taught only in Thailand.