Entry Requirements:

The course offered by High Force SCITT is in line with the Level 7 Masters degree standard.

The entry requirements are:
- Minimum of a 2.1 honours degree from a UK University or a recognized equivalent qualification.
- GCSE grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics and Science.
- Other GCSE's required showing a good spread of curriculum subjects.
- Minimum 2 "A" Levels of good grade.

If not a 2.1 or above degree classification we will then consider a candidate who has:
- GCSE grade B or above in English language.
- GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and Science. Other GCSE's required showing a good spread of curriculum subjects.
- Minimum 2 "A" Levels at grade C or above.
- Minimum 2.2 honours degree from a UK University or a recognised equivalent qualification.

Supportive reference.
Positive attitude towards teaching expressed coherently and grammatically in their personal statement.

Applying and Selection Procedure

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate their ability to communicate clearly and grammatically in spoken and written Standard English. They must possess the personal and intellectual qualities to be teachers. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate confidence and a strong desire to teach. They must have an understanding of the heavy workload, be able to meet deadlines and enjoy working as part of a team. It is essential that you gain some insight into what is involved in being a teacher by spending time in a school and speaking with current teachers.

All applications must be made through the GTTR online application site. The closing date for all applicant to be given equal opportunity for shortlisting is December 1st, after this date the selection procedure is based on a 'first come, first served' basis with applications being received from the GTTR on a weekly basis. Interview dates are set throughout the year. Applicants who meet the course entry requirements are systematically allocated the next free interview date. This could result in a candidate not being interviewed for a period of time. We cannot predict at what time of the year all places will be filled as not all applicants successfully pass the interview. Once all places have been filled, candidates still to be interviewed will be informed, offering them a place on the reserve list subject to successfully passing the interview.

Candidates who are successful at interview will be required to complete a Health Declaration form and a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) Enhanced Disclosure form. There will be details sent to all candidates listing what they should bring with them on the day of interview.

Any offer of a place on the course is conditional on satisfactory results being obtained from the Health Declaration and CRB check.

High Force SCITT is committed to equality of opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, age disability, religion or socio-economic circumstances.

Assessment Day:

The interview day is in two parts.

Morning session - Candidates will have four parts to the morning.
Observed while working with a class of children
Take part in a focused group activity
Deliver a presentation on a previously supplied topic for a period of 10 minutes.
Complete an English audit

Over lunch candidates will be joined by either current members of the course or NQT’s who will talk about their experience of the course and their life as a teacher.

During this session the interviewers will decide who should proceed to the second part of the interview and candidates will be informed by the end of the lunch break.

Afternoon session - Successful candidates from the morning session will have three further parts of the interview during the afternoon session.

Complete a mathematics audit
Complete a psychometric test
Have an individual interview

During the interview the selection panel will assess:

The extent to which the applicant possess the commitment, personal and intellectual qualities suitable for teaching
The ability to reflect on teaching and learning
Experience of working with children in schools or in more informal settings
Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of teachers
Commitment to training for QTS status through a workplace based course
Ability to establish good working relationships
Ability to adapt to situations
Evidence of your continuing professional development
Knowledge of current and educational topics
Awareness of the importance of effective behaviour management strategies

Candidates will be informed of the result of their interview in writing within one week.

Grading at Assessment Day

A decision to offer a place on the program will be made as a result of the candidate's performance through a number of different tasks. Each candidate will be graded 1 - 4 for each task using a list of criteria. The initial application will also be grade 1 - 4 on meeting the required criteria and standard of personal statement. In addition to these grades the candidate will be assessed on their English and Mathematics ability as well as a personality test. Each grade is then brought together to create an overall grade for the assessment day.

To be offered a place on the program candidates need to gain a grade 2 or above.

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