Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP)

Partner Schools

Partners schools come from a wide variety of institutions, from mixed comprehensives, including schools of Specialist Status, to Grammar Schools, single sex schools and age ranges of 11-16, 11-18, 13-18 and 12-18. We work with schools that are within 40 miles or one hour's travelling distance in rush hour traffic from Worcester, and this includes schools in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Dudley, Sandwell, Birmingham, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire.

Entry requirements

1. That all entrants must hold a GCSE qualification at grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths. All primary applicants must also hold a GCSE qualification at grade C or above (or equivalent) in a science subject. The University of Worcester requires all candidates to hold these qualifications at the time of application. Applications from candidates awaiting these qualifications will not be considered, and original certificates will be required at interview.
1.a. If you do not currently hold the required GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications, the University of Worcester is able to offer an equivalency test for English and Maths, but this must be passed before an application for the GTP can be submitted. Please note that we do not accept equivalency test passes from other institutions. For further information on registering for and taking these tests, please contact the Admissions department on 01905 855111. While a pass in an equivalency test demonstrates that you meet a GCSE equivalent standard in a particular subject, for the purpose of admission onto the course, the test does not provide you with a nationally recognized qualification and is unlikely to be accepted by other institutions.

2.From Sept 2012 all trainees must have as a minimum an Honours degree of 2:2 or equivalent prior to entry. You may apply to us if you are in your final year of your degree or are awaiting your degree result. Original certificates will be required before your training can begin.

3. It is desirable that applicants have recent school experience relevant to both the age(s) and subject(s) they wish to teach, as this programme suits graduates who can quickly take on teaching responsibilities.
3.a.We expect primary candidates to evidence one term's experience equivalent to 60 days in a primary classroom on their application form. As the GTP Primary course is so competitive, please note that you are unlikely to be selected for interview if you are not able to evidence this experience.
3.b. We expect secondary candidates to evidence on their application form that they have a clear rationale to be a teacher of their chosen subject and that they have an in depth understanding of the English Education System. School experience is desirable.