Applying for Secondary School Teacher Training Bill Green Secondary ITE 11th October 2014

Outcomes for this session Prospective applicants should: Have sufficient understanding of the application process for them to take the next step. Understand some of the factors that contribute to successfully getting a place. Apply this understanding in a way that helps them to maximise the quality of their application.

What are ITE providers looking for? Entry requirements Academic qualifications “Subject knowledge” Personal qualities Experience? Assessed through Application form Interview

Qualifications GCSE English & maths grade C+ (or equivalent)? Good honours degree with sufficient content in a related subject (or suitable for Subject Knowledge Enhancement) Entry is also subject to DBS check and medical clearance

What are ITE providers looking for? Entry requirements Academic qualifications “Subject knowledge” Personal qualities Experience? Assessed through Application form Interview

Subject Knowledge

What are ITE providers looking for? Entry requirements Academic qualifications “Subject knowledge” Personal qualities Experience? Assessed through Application form Interview

Personal qualities Enthusiasm and passion for your subject as well as sound subject knowledge Experience of and commitment to working with young people Professional attributes including leadership roles and responsibilities Some personal rationale for wanting to teach Good standard of written English

What are ITE providers looking for? Entry requirements Academic qualifications “Subject knowledge” Personal qualities Experience? Assessed through Application form Interview

School experience Ideally 1-2 weeks in a secondary school department observing your subject If you have not had this experience at the point of application or interview it may be a condition of your offer.

What are ITE providers looking for? Entry requirements Academic qualifications “Subject knowledge” Personal qualities Experience? Assessed through Application form Interview

Referees Choose referees who know you personally and can comment on your suitability to teach as well as your subject knowledge strengths. If you have not yet graduated or are a recent graduate, include your personal tutor at university. Inform them as missing references will hold up your application form.

What are ITE providers looking for? Entry requirements Academic qualifications “Subject knowledge” Personal qualities Experience? Assessed through Application form Interview

Interview Personal presentation Certificates Photo ID (plus...) Discussion of application Subject Knowledge

Outcomes for this session Prospective applicants should: Have sufficient understanding of the application process for them to take the next step. Understand some of the factors that contribute to successfully getting a place. Apply this understanding in a way that helps them to maximise the quality of their application.

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Questions? Thank you for your attendance and interest. Any questions or enquiries can be directed to: billgreen@wlv.ac.uk