Initial Teacher Training
The Consortium Trust is very proud to have developed our own Initial Teacher Training Programme with the support of SCITT and other recognised agencies. To teach in a state school in England, you need to follow an initial teacher training (ITT) programme leading to qualified teacher status (QTS). To qualify for postgraduate teacher training, you’ll need:
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a degree;
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grade 4 (C) or above in gcse English and maths;
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grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE science if you want to teach early years or primary (3- to 11-years old);
If you do not have these GCSEs, you must prove you have the equivalent level of knowledge. Individual training providers will set specific requirements for their courses - they may ask for a particular class of degree or GCSE grades.
Before you start a teacher training course, you’ll also need:
- a pass in numeracy and literacy professional skills tests
- an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate, which your training provider will usually apply for on your behalf
- to confirm you have the health and physical capacity to start training
Some courses offer a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE). This is an enhanced qualification that is internationally recognised, but not mandatory for teaching in England.
Get into teaching
Register with Get into Teaching for:
Visit 'Get into Teaching' at these links to find out about funding for postgraduate trainee teachers and bursaries for further education trainees:-
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Access to teaching information events;
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Help arranging school experience;
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Information and guidance as you go through your application;
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Support from experienced teaching professionals;
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One-to-one advice by phone;
Visit the governments 'post graduate teacher training link here for further information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-postgraduate-teacher-training-courses-in-england
Teacher training funding - to support you while you train, you may be eligible for:
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a salary
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a tuition fee and maintenance loan
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a tax free bursary or scholarship
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additional financial support if you’re a parent or have a disability
initial teacher training enquiries
For further information about Teaching and Initial Teacher Training, please contact Debbie Thomas, Head of Service - Education for All, by email at: d.thomas@consortiumacademy.org, or by telephone on: 01986 835670.
