What are we looking for?

Entry Requirement

Applicants should have: 

• Entry requirements for courses leading to QTS are determined by the ITT Accreditation criteria available through the Department for Education.  *The University of Derby has co designed and accredited the curriculum and will recommend QTS and the University of Greenwich will make the academic award. 
• A good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification. 
• For entry on to any Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course, there is a minimum requirement nationally of a Grade C (Grade 4) or above in English Language, science, and mathematics at GCSE). There are a range of equivalencies, and you should check with the School Direct admissions team.  
• Candidates are also required to demonstrate suitability to teach through an interview which assesses personal and academic qualities, use of Standard English, and health and physical capacity to teach.  
• DBS and Health check required.