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Which Programme are you interested in?(Required)
Which best describes you?(Required)
Do you have a Bachelors Degree?(Required)
Are you currently employed in a Nursery Setting?(Required)

This programme requires applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t yet have one, the DfE offers information on other Early Years training routes that may be suitable for you. Learn more here. Learn more here

Do you have GCSE’s in English, Maths and Science?(Required)

This programme is designed for those already employed in a nursery or early years setting.

If you are not currently working in one, gaining experience in an early years role is a great next step. You can also find out more about routes into early years teaching on the DfE website here

Would you like to book a call with our team or submit your details for a call back?(Required)

To be eligible for this programme, you’ll need GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English, Maths and Science.

If you are missing one of these, the DfE website provides guidance on recognised GCSE equivalency tests, which you can find here

Would you like to book a call with our team or submit your details for a call back?(Required)
Which best describes you?(Required)
Do you Have a Bachelors Degree?(Required)
Do you have GCSEs at Level 4 / Grade C in Maths, Science and English?(Required)

This programme requires applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t yet have one, the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship could be a valuable pathway to consider for the future. You can find out more on the DfE website here

Are you currently employed by a school?(Required)

To be eligible for this programme, you’ll need GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English, Maths and Science.

If you are missing one of these, the DfE website provides guidance on recognised GCSE equivalency tests, which you can find here.

Would you like to book a call with our team or submit your details for a call back?(Required)
Would you like to book a call with our team or submit your informations for a call back?(Required)
Would you like to book a call with our team or submit your details for a call back?(Required)
Which best describes you?(Required)
Would you like to book a call with our team or submit your details for a call back?(Required)
Do you Have a Bachelors Degree in a related subject?(Required)
Do you have GCSEs at Level 4 / Grade C in Maths, Science and English?(Required)

This programme requires applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t yet have one, the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship could be a valuable pathway to consider for the future. You can find out more on the DfE website here.

Are you currently employed by a school?(Required)

To be eligible for this programme, you’ll need GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English, Maths and Science.

If you are missing one of these, the DfE website provides guidance on recognised GCSE equivalency tests, which you can find here.

Would you like to book a call with our team or submit your details for a call back?(Required)
Would you like to book a call with our team or submit your details for a call back?(Required)
Which best describes you?(Required)
Are you currently employed by a school?(Required)
Do you have 6 months+ experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or in an equivalent role?(Required)

The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is open to candidates who are employed by a school.

If you’re not currently working in one, your next step is to secure a role in a school before you can apply. You can explore current school vacancies on the DfE website here

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DO you have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above? (Or an equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills qualification)(Required)

This programme requires at least 6 months’ experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in a similar school-based role.

If you don’t yet have this experience, we encourage you to continue developing your practice in school before applying. You can explore school support vacancies on the DfE website here.

To be eligible for this programme, you’ll need GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (Grade C) or higher, or an equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills qualification.

If you don’t yet have these, completing an approved equivalency or Functional Skills course is a great next step. You can learn more about equivalency options on the DfE website here.

Would you like to book a call with our team or submit your details for a call back?(Required)
Which best describes you?(Required)
Do you hold a UK bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)?(Required)
Do you have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above? (Science also required for Primary)(Required)

The AO route requires a bachelor’s degree.

You may wish to consider ITT pathways instead. Learn more here.

Are you currently employed as a teacher in a school in England?(Required)

GCSEs (or equivalent) are required. You may complete an equivalency/Functional Skills course before reapplying. More info here.

Do you have at least 2 years of whole-class teaching experience?(Required)

You must be employed as a teacher in a school in England to be eligible. Explore school vacancies here.

Have you taught in at least two schools?(Required)

You’ll need at least two years of whole-class teaching experience before applying for AO.

Do you have the support of your current school to apply?(Required)

Experience in at least two schools is a requirement for this programme. If you’re in a specialist setting, you must also have taught in a mainstream school for at least half a term.

We would recommend speaking with your school leader or head of department about the Assessment Only route to QTS prior to submitting an enquiry. Your school's support is essential in order to pursue this route. with Equalitas
Are you seeking QTS for an experienced, unqualified teacher currently employed in your school?(Required)
Has this teacher taught for at least two years, with experience across at least two schools?(Required)

The AO route is only open to staff who are already employed as unqualified teachers in a school.

You could consider enrolling a trainee teacher via the School Direct or Teaching Apprenticeship teacher training routes:

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  • Secondary Teacher Training >
Is your school able to provide: an in-school mentor, school support, and payment of fees (£3,000 + VAT)?(Required)

The AO route requires a minimum of two years’ whole-class experience across at least two schools. Your staff member may need more classroom experience first

You could consider enrolling a trainee teacher via the School Direct or Teaching Apprenticeship teacher training routes:

  • Primary Teacher Training >
  • Secondary Teacher Training >

Schools must commit to providing in-school mentoring, school support, and fee payment.

Please revisit when this support is available

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