The Application Process

Application

Recruitment and Selection

Applications to our SCITT and Apprenticeship (PGTA) Courses are submitted through Apply, the Department for Education’s ITT application service. Applications opened on Tuesday 8th October, we will stay open for applications for the Apprenticeship until May, and for SCITT programmes until June/July.

For applications to the Assessment Only Route to QTS (AOR) please view the separate information on the dedicated AOR page.

The Application

Before you start your application ensure that you are aware of the entry requirements for teacher training courses and that you will be able to meet these criteria before the start of the course. Check that you are in possession of the required documentation- both qualifications, identity and right to work evidence- and ensure that you are taking steps to complete these or seek replacements if necessary. Please see our FAQ section for more details.

When you submit your ITT application you will be required to write a bit about yourself, your motivations for teaching and details about your qualifications and relevant work experience; the application system will guide you on what to include and what providers are looking for in each section. You will need to input details about your full work history and your qualifications, which we will need to see the original copies of after interview. You are also required to include details for two referees, usually this would be your current, or a recent, employer and someone from your University if you have recently completed your degree.

As a partnership we have person specifications which outline what we are looking for in applicants for our courses. It is highly advisable to consider the relevant person specification when completing your application, and these areas will also be the basis for the different elements on the recruitment and selection day:

Recruitment and Selection

You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application from us via email and we will also advise you on how long it may be until we make a decision about the next steps. In the meantime your application will be reviewed by our shortlisting panel and successful candidates will then be invited to a recruitment and selection process; we aim to review applications and send invitations within 5 days of receiving them, so you hopefully won’t be left waiting for too long!

Each recruitment day takes place online and involves a small number of candidates completing a selection of tasks in rotation, so you can expect to meet a few other candidates as well as representative from our Central Team and Partnership schools. Some of the elements will require completion or preparation in advance and so you will need to spend some time preparing resources in the lead up to the day. Successful candidates will be sent the full details in advance, with guidance on how to prepare and what we are looking for.

For further guidance and information please view the details below.

PGTA Recruitment and Selection Stage Two

Applicants for the SCITT and PGTA routes will complete the same initial recruitment and selection process, but PGTA candidates will also complete a second stage recruitment process which will involve a lesson observation in your employing school and an online interview process with your Headteacher or school Senior Leader, and a representative from The SCITT. This second stage is required to ensure that you meet the additional requirements for the PGTA route, and that your school is satisfied that you meet the criteria for employment in this role in your school. Full details of the second stage process will be provided to PGTA applicants in advance.

A Smiley face