Our courses offer a unique training route to achieving a PGCE and/or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and aim to attract the highest-quality candidates. In order to train, you must have:
A UK Bachelors Honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification (2nd Class or higher)
A GCSE level 4 or above (C or above) in English Language, Mathematics and Science
Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills and the abilty to read effectively.
Successful safeguarding checks including an Enhanced DBS check
A successful 'Fit to Teach' health assessment
Knowledge and understanding of primary education, including the National Curriculum and other current educational initiatives.
Knowledge and understanding of the role of the primary teacher.
Experience in a mainstream UK primary classroom within the last two years
ICT confidence and competency.
Work on own initiative and manage workload.
Work co-operatively and effectively with people from a diverse society.
Build relationships with children that promote learning.
Draw upon interests and talents that would enhance children’s learning experiences.
Willingly seek employment in the local area.
If you wish to apply to us for teacher training and your secondary school and/or degree qualifications were obtained overseas, you will need to apply for a statement of comparability from UK NARIC and submit this with your application, along with photocopies of your certificates.
Once you have filled in the online application form, you will then need to post copies of your certificates and your payment to UK NARIC, Oriel House, Oriel Road, Cheltenham, GL50 1XP. You will need to supply us with an individual statement from NARIC addressed to you personally. A general comparability printed off the internet is not sufficient.
This process can be initiated online via the following link: www.ecctis.co.uk/naric
Before considering the course, we strongly recommend that all potential applicants gain experience of work within a primary school. This is to enable you to gain first hand experience of a classroom environment and a small insight into the role of a teacher. It is an opportunity for you to ensure that this is the correct career path for you and will also provide valuable experience that will help to strengthen your application and performance at interview.
Needless to say, the more classroom experience you gain, the better prepared you'll be for the recruitment process as well as the training programme.
We strongly encourage skilled and talented applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including those with a disability.
We therefore endeavour to cater for your individual needs, through the application and selection process as well as the duration of the training programme. To find out more about this, please contact Karina O'Meara, Head of Training at Ashmead School Teacher Training, on 01296 484434 or by emailing: teachertraining@ashmeadschool.org.uk
We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants and trainees are treated fairly. We will not discriminate on any ground such as race, ethnic origin, nationality, social background, sex, age or marital status.