Achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 in the GCSE examinations in English and Mathematics (and Science if you are training to teach at primary level). Candidates with overseas qualifications should provide a ENIC statement to demonstrate the equivalency of their qualification. See the Government website for guidance. Applicants who are otherwise suitable but have not successfully achieved a GCSE grade 4 may be given an opportunity to show that they can meet the required standard by taking an equivalence test which should demonstrate a similar level and breadth**.
Hold a first degree*** of a UK higher education institution or equivalent qualification
Possess the appropriate qualities, attitudes and values expected of a teacher. These are skills such as resilience, commitment, adaptability, along with good communication skills.
Show competency in fundamental skills in English and Maths before the award of QTS.
All safeguarding checks will be made for all successful applicants before the start of training (and such checks must not identify them as being unsuited to working with children)
Meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for health and physical capacity to teach
Meet the DfEs' financial eligibility criteria in order to be accepted for a publicly funded place on this ITT programme