Selection Process

The Selection Process

Once applications are received through UCAS, they undergo a careful screening process to acsertain suitabilty for interview.

Consideration is given to how much experience applicants have had in primary schools; academic qualifications (or predictions for pending degrees); suitability to teach & personal qualities and the quality of the personal statement in terms of grammar and spelling. Those selected will be invited to attend an interview day. Where applicants cannot make the specified date, an alternative date can be arranged subject to available places.

What do we look for?

Put simply, we are looking for potential. More specifically, we are looking for candidates who have the qualities required for a career in teaching, the potential to turn these qualities into a journey towards becoming a great teacher, and the work ethic and determination required to make this a reality.

We want to hear from people who are personable, friendly and engaging; have a strong work ethic and a positive outlook; who understand the importance of teaching and want to make a difference.

We welcome applications from both career changers with valuable work experience, through to those who are in their final year of their first degree. We also seek to accept applications from groups under-represented in teaching: ethnic minority trainees, students with disabilities and male teachers.