The school-centred programme training plan is designed by NIoT and delivered by both Northumrbia University & WISE ITT.

This school-centred approach into teaching is an exciting opportunity to train as a primary teacher in good and outstanding schools alongside highly experienced teachers and mentors. 

Over the course of your training, you will gain experience in more than one school and teach across different year groups within your training age phase.

Entry Requirements

All candidates are required to have, or are expected to gain:  

• A degree from a Higher Education Institution - GCSE English Language, Mathematics and a Science at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above. 
• Graduates will need to be able to demonstrate a real aptitude for teaching.  
• Applicants can apply from any degree subject discipline; however, applicants will need to demonstrate how the skills, knowledge and understanding developed within the degree are applicable to teaching.  
• Applicants who are currently retaking a GCSE or awaiting a degree classification will be offered a conditional place if successful in interview until the grade can be confirmed.  
• Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check.

Experience

Experience working with children in a school or other settings will enhance your application. A reference containing a strong recommendation that they are suitable to train as a primary school teacher.  

In addition to the academic qualifications, we will consider the full range of knowledge, skills and prior experiences of every application in judging whether the applicant is capable of meeting the requirements.