GTP PLACES - "How many GTP training places are available? Do I have a good chance of securing one?"
We have places in three categories:
- Secondary shortage subjects - Design Technology, Mathematics, Modern Foreighn Languages, Music, ICT, Religious Education and Science;
- High quality primary applications
- High qualify secondary applicants in any subject.
GCSE MATHS / ENGLISH - "I don't have a GCSE Maths / English, but I am going to take it in June, can I still apply for GTP?".
You must have secured a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English before your application will be considered. Primary applicants must also have Science GCSE grade C or above.
MATHS DEGREE - "I have a degree in Maths, but I don't have GCSE Maths. Will I need to take GCSE Maths?"
All GTP applicants mush have GCSE Maths or equivalent. Whilst an A-Level in Maths would be acceptable, a degree would not because it is too specialised.
OVERSEAS QUALIFICATIONS - "My initial degree is from an overseas university, am I eligible?" Possibly. You willl need to approach UK NARIC (tel: 0870 330 7033) or if phoning from overseas (+44 1242 258631) to secure a certificate of confirmation of equivalence. UK NARIC is the National Agency for providing information and advice about qualificiations and skills from outside the UK. Some public libraries offer access to the NARIC data base at no cost. You will be asked to produce this if you are invited for the stage 3 process, if it is not attached to your application. Further advice and guidance can be sought from the Training and Development Agency at http://www.tda.gov.uk or telephone 0845 6000 991.
SCHOOL EXPERIENCE - " How should I arrange school experience prior to interview?"
All applicants must obtain some school experience prior to application. You should make your own arrangments to visit a maintained school, prefereably in your Local Authority. You should arrange with the Headteacher to spend some time in classes of the appropriate age range. While you are in school, you should observe teaching and learning within your subject or phase. It would be beneficial to have a discussion with the Head of Department or Key Stage Leader. We recommend that all applicants undertake at least five days of school experience, preferably more. The aims of this experience are to confirm your decision, to update your understanding of educational practice (e.g. literacy and numeracy strategies), to inform the interview and selection process and to support furture learning.
PART-TIME - "Can I do GPT part-time training?"
NO.
COMMITMENT - "How many hours of study will the training consist of?"
As a trainee following a professional training programme you must expect to be on the school site in the same way as all teachers and this is probably from 8.00am until 5.00pm. Playing a full part in the work, life and community of the school, you cannot expect to leave with the children! Whilst there may be variations during the year, you will be expected to attend the cycle of meetings and central training as part of your commitment.
PAY - "Will I get paid? How much?"
You will be paid at point one of the unqualified teacher scale, drawing a salary of £15k (approximately), paid in 12 equal monthly instalments, subject to tax, NI and pension deductions.
PREVIOUS WITHDRAWAL FROM ITT - "Is it possible for me to apply for the GTP?"
Yes, but you must include within your application a letter from your previous training body supporting the reasons for termination of the programme, giving you clearance to join a new programme and an indication of why you are now more likely to succeed.
APPLICATIONS TO MORE THAN ONE COURSE - "I am desperate to get a place in teaching and have applied for / will apply to several providers will this cause a problem?"
You can apply to several providers, however, once you have accepted a training place with a school you must withdraw from other applications.
