Qualifications
- GCSE in English (or approved equivalent) at grade C/Level 4
- GCSE in Mathematics (or approved equivalent) at grade C/Level 4
- GCSE in Science (or approved equivalent) at grade C/Level 4 (for primary applications)
- A first degree from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent. For this programme successful applicants will normally have at least an upper second-class honours degree from a UK higher education institution, or the equivalent, although applicants with a 2:2 are accepted if they can demonstrate certain aptitudes at interview.
For secondary – your degree should be specific to the subject based PGCE you are applying for. In some circumstances candidates without a subject specialist degree may be considered if, for example, they can provide evidence of strong subject knowledge, and have at least an A level in the subject.
In addition to these qualifications, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the intellectual and academic capabilities to train to become a teacher. These include speaking, listening, communication and writing, fundamental to a teacher’s role.
Other requirements
Safeguarding
All entrants on the programme will undergo checks as part of our duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. As part of this, you must undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records check and children’s barred list. Applicants who have lived or worked outside the UK undergo the same checks as all other student teachers and in addition further checks will be carried out so that any events that occurred outside the UK can be considered.
Medical Questionnaire
All entrants must have the health and physical capacity to train to teach. If you are successful at the interview, you will be expected to complete a medical questionnaire in order to assess your fitness to teach.
Personal qualities
The YSJ/Wonder Institute of Education partnership are looking for student teachers with an enthusiasm and passion for teaching children and young people, and for secondary a passion for their subject area. Successful student teachers are those which combine this enthusiasm with an ability to organise planning, teaching and classroom management; to reflect on their training experience and develop as critical professionals; to integrate their teaching approach and delivery with cross curricular initiatives; to express ideas clearly and succinctly using language appropriately for a range of different audiences; to show personal initiative and work well with peers, pupils, tutors, staff and parents; to demonstrate an understanding of wider professional issues within education; to have a love of learning and to communicate this to pupils.