How to apply

Applications for SCITT programmes are made through the UCAS Teacher Training portal https://www.ucas.com/ucas/teacher-training.

Places are currently still available in Primary (5-11) and Secondary (11-16 with Post 16 Enhancement): English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, DT and MFL. Submit your application soon.

To apply for our programmes you will need the following information:

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Our GTTR institution name: Northern Lights SCITT

For SCITT programmes	For Primary School direct (Salaried) programme
Training Provider Code Name: A2370 Training Provider Code: 255	Training Provider Code Name: A1899 Training Provider Code: 1QP

 

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Course codes are as below:

Primary (5-11)	32C4
Primary School Direct (Salaried 5-11)	38FF
English	2LGP
Maths	2LF4
Biology	2LGV
Chemistry	2LGT
Physics	2LGS
Geography	2LGQ
History	2LGR
DT (Engineering enhancement available)	32CV
Computing	32KT
Spanish	32CJ
German	32CL
French	32CP

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The Selection Process

If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview in one of our partner schools. The half day process will consist of:

• a written task;
• a 30 minute classroom visit including delivery of a 15 minute observed teaching task (you will be informed in advance of the age group and topic for the lesson);
• a formal panel interview including a 5 minute presentation to the panel on a pre-notified topic.

The outcome will be communicated via UCAS and email in the first instance.

Selection Criteria

• An honours degree at classification 2.2 or above (or other evidence of appropriate subject knowledge)
• Advanced level qualifications (or equivalent) in a related subject
• GCSE at grade C or above in English and Maths (Science for Primary applicants only)
• Successful completion of skills tests in Literacy and Numeracy
• Enhanced DBS, Barred List and Child Care Disqualification checks
• Medical check

Desirable skills and qualities:

• Passion for working with children and young people
• Commitment to teaching as a future career
• Resilience to meet the challenges of the training year and beyond
• Recent classroom experience in the UK (10 days recommended)
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English
• Some understanding of the key issues relating to teaching and learning in their subject area/age group

How you can prepare:

Classroom Experience

A total of 10 days is recommended.  Obtaining your own DBS Clearance will help you when arranging this.

Making Your Application

You will need two references, one of which should be from either your University or an employer.  To avoid delays make sure you have these arranged before you submit your application.

Skills Tests

The government requires that you pass pre-entry skills tests in literacy and numeracy before you can qualify for a place on a PGCE course.  (http://sta.education.gov.uk/)   

You have two months to pass the skills tests from the date you have been offered a place on the course. However, we recommend that you sit these tests as soon as possible to avoid delays later in the process.

Original Certificates

You must present the original documents at interview: GCSE English, GCSE Maths, GCSE Science (Primary applicants only) at Grade C or above, Degree Certificate if already awarded (or NARIC equivalent).