Entry Requirements

GCSE Qualifications

  • A degree, completed before the training starts.
  • A GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths (formerly grade C), or equivalent.
  • A GCSE grade 4 or above in English (formerly grade C), or equivalent.
  • For primary (3-11), a GCSE grade 4 or above in Science (formerly grade C), or equivalent.
  • Finished your degree more than 5 years ago
  • A different but related degree in the subject you want to teach
  • An A Level but not a degree in the subject you want to teach
  • An unrelated degree but relevant professional experience
  • Studied for a language degree, but need to improve knowledge either in a main language or a second language
  • Enthusiastic about teaching and working with young people
  • Ability to relate well to others and young people
  • A willingness to be trained, to listen to good advice and learn from mistakes
  • Ability to cope with difficult and stressful situations and on these occasions be able to maintain calmness and a good sense of perspective
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Well organised and hard working
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Range of personal interests
  • Pre-course screening checks
  • A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records check
  • A satisfactory Occupational Health check