Application Process
The application process can be overwhelming but we are happy to help support your journey into teaching before you even submit your application form. The following information may support you in the process:
Visit Us
We welcome visits from any prospective candidate, but being based on a school site, we request that people do not drop in – please call or email and we will arrange a convenient time for you to visit. Alternatively we will gladly schedule a call or Zoom chat if you’d like to ‘meet’ with any of the team to find out more.
All of our more formal events are listed on the events page.
Applications for entry onto the course in September 2025 opened on 8th October 2024.
Entry Requirements
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A minimum of a 2.2 degree
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GCSE at grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science
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To be competent and confidence in the use of ICT
- To show a drive and a passion to WANT to teach
What if I don't have UK qualifications?
Contact ENIC and gain verification that your qualifications are equivalent to those required.
Selection Procedures
Any application received is reviewed for suitability before candidates are are selected for interview.
Interviews for our Portsmouth course take place in our training room at Stamshaw Junior School, and in one of our partner schools for the Isle of Wight Course.
The interview process comprises of four components:
- Planning starter task
- Working with children task
- Interview
- Written task
Most candidates will know within a couple of days whether they have been offered a place.
We offer all candidates the opportunity to receive feedback if they are unsuccessful in their application to secure a place.
Candidates offered a place
If candidates are offered a place they will be asked to spend some time preparing for the course. The PGCE year will be a challenging one, but successful candidates will receive considerable support from Expert Colleagues and Workshop Leaders, Link Tutors and Mentors.
The demands made on each trainee are high, and we have a reputation for training good teachers. This is a reputation we are proud of. Our demands require a very high level of commitment from all the applicants who want to consider joining us.
DBS
All PGCE trainees must hold a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) enhanced disclosure before the start of the PGCE course. Details of how to apply will be provided once you have been made an offer of a place on the course.
