Undergraduate Degree Applicants are required to hold a good honours degree (2:2 minimum) in an area related to chosen secondary subject. GCSE qualifications Grade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE English Language or Welsh Language or a standard equivalent. Grade C (grade 4 in England) or above in GCSE Mathematics or GCSE Numeracy or a standard equivalent. Student teachers studying to teach in Welsh medium schools will also need a GCSE grade C or above in Welsh (First Language). A-Levels/Level 3 Vocational Qualifications If applicants do not hold an undergraduate degree in a curriculum subject, successful study at appropriate higher levels must be evidenced. Work Experience You should be aware of the realities of being a teacher and life in a classroom and so we ask for recent and relevant experience in a secondary educational setting. This may be through employment or volunteering in a school and should be for a minimum period of two weeks. Gaining experience in a school classroom will help to strengthen your application and better critically inform your personal statement. It will also prepare you for our selection process and give you some experience from which you can draw in your interview. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) If accepted into our programme, you will be required as soon as possible to obtain a clearance check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB, Criminal Records Bureau). Please note there is a fee associated with the service and you should ensure also that you opt for the ‘update’ service to maintain the validity of your clearance check. For further information please contact PGCE secondary admin: 01792 482111 at [email protected] What we are looking for? A positive view of education as a means to transform lives Motivation towards becoming an excellent teacher An empathetic desire to make a difference to young people’s lives Positive attitudes to social justice, inclusion and equity Ability to work individually and as part of a team Energy, enthusiasm and flexibility Resilience and reliability Professional attitudes and behaviour Willingness to be a life-long learner How we select our student teachers? Quality of personal statement Evidence of subject expertise Recent and relevant experience in an educational setting Quality of individual interview Performance in selection tests – e.g. literacy, numeracy and dispositions

English language requirements