Undergraduate
Routes into Teaching
School Based Initial Teacher Training - (SCITT)
In order to enter a study programme leading to an undergraduate degree, you will
usually need to have at least two A Levels or equivalent.
You can combine getting your undergraduate degree with gaining Qualified Teacher
Status by studying for a BA(QTS, a BSc(QTS) or a BEd(QTS). This will generally require
being on a full-time course for four years, although it may be possible to find
a part-time course.
Alternatively, you can spend three years completing an undergraduate degree in a
relevant subject and then pursue graduate routes into teaching.
Registered Teacher Programme (RTP)
The Registered Teacher Programme is a work-based route similar to the
Graduate Teacher Programme. It is designed for people over 21 who do not
yet have a degree but do have some higher education, e.g., a DipHE, HND, HNC or
NVQ level 4+. You must have been in higher education for two years or have obtained
240 credits.
You must also find a school willing to employ you as a trainee teacher before applying
for this scheme and your degree will need to be in a relevant subject. Salary grants
are not available.
If you have some credits but not enough, you might want to consider a work-based
degree that will allow you to complete your degree while remaining in your present
employment. Once you have obtained 240 credits, you can apply to transfer onto the
Registered Teacher Programme.
If you do not know how many credits your qualifications are worth, the awarding
body should be able to provide you with the correct information.
If you have considerable work experience but no formal qualifications, a work-based
learning degree that will help you gain accreditation for on-the-job learning may
be your best route.
The London Borough of Enfield is a member of the London North Consortium, which
is an organiser of the Graduate Teacher Training Programme.
London North Consortium
Middlesex University
Trent Park
Bramley Road N14 4YZ
www.lonoco.co.uk
Telephone: 020 8411 4343
Email: lonoco@mdx.ac.uk