How to prepare and apply

The application process in 3 simple steps:

Information about the application processes can be found on the Get Into Teaching website. Before you apply, make sure you check out your local providers.

Remember that most providers are happy to talk to prospective applicants before or during the application process so do not be afraid to contact them - you can find contact details on provider websites.

A useful way of meeting your preferred providers is to attend a regional Get Into Teaching event. These usually take place in Autumn and Spring terms.

"Whether you're ready to start your career in teaching or just curious, we can answer your questions at a Get Into Teaching event. These relaxed and informative events give you the opportunity to get expert advice and talk to teachers and local training providers." See events in the Redhill Hub region, here.

The Application Process:

1. Once you have decided on your preferred training provider(s) you can start to put your application together. Remember, you will need :

• evidence of relevant qualifications (see below),
• two referees (remember to use professional/work email addresses),
• a personal statement explaining why you want to teach and what prior experience you might have.
• course codes for your chosen training programme.

2. The Apply for teacher training service is the route to apply for teaching training in England. It is an easy-to-use website, giving clear guidance to help potential teachers make strong applications. If you need more support with your application, do visit the Get Into Teaching website, where you will find further helpful guidance.  A link to the Apply service is provided below:

 

What happens after I submit my application? 

Providers receive your application via the Apply service.  On receipt, it is appraised for interview. Providers will usually contact you via email or directly via the Apply service, so do keep a careful check on both (including your Junk Mail as messages from new contacts can often end up here!).

Interviews with most providers tend to consist of a formal interview (online or face to face), an opportunity to visit a school and sometimes a short teaching task or presentation of a lesson plan.

 

Minimum qualifications to apply: 

Applicants for all teacher training programmes require: 

• A good UK honours degree or equivalent at a minimum of 2.2 (you may still apply if your degree is pending but be aware that you will be asked to provide proof of your award prior to commencement of the training). 
• GCSE English, Mathematics for all secondary programmes and GCSE English Maths and Science for all primary programmes.  GCSE qualifications must be at minimum grade C / 4+ or equivalent (you may still apply if these results are pending but proof of these qualifications must be provided prior to starting any ITT course). Some providers accept equivalency tests for English, Maths and Science - please make sure your provider is aware early in the process if you are in the process of securing GCSE or equivalency qualifications to ensure you receive the most appropriate advice and support. 
• Please note: Certificates must be provided for all qualifications prior to enrolment on to any and all ITT programmes - you can save yourself time and stress in the application and interview process by ensuring you have original copies of all relevant certificates or have started the process of securing replacement copies if they are lost.  
• Disclosure and Barring Service and Prohibition Order checks.

 

Applicants from overseas: 

• Applicants who have studied outside the UK, should visit the UK ENIC Website to find out whether their qualifications are of an equivalent level to UK GCSEs, A Levels and an undergraduate degree.
• In addition to the above equivalent qualifications, applicants who have lived or worked overseas for a continuous period of time amounting to three months or more within the last 10 years, will need an overseas police check or proof of settlement status and an additional third reference from the country in which they have lived / worked.