Before you apply

How to get started

This section contains a lot of useful information that you need to know before you make your application. It provides details for all the training providers in the GTTR scheme, the different types of courses they offer and the standard course entry requirements. You will need to look at the Entry Profiles on Course Search to find out training providers' own specific entry requirements for their courses. These may vary considerably from one training provider to another.

Teacher training explained
An introduction to the GTTR and courses in the scheme.

Where to train
Use our provider map to find the location and contact details for all the training providers in the GTTR application system. This section also includes a full alphabetical list of training providers and information about course Entry Profiles.

Course types
Information about the different types of course in the GTTR scheme.

Course entry requirements
The standard academic and non-academic requirements for course entry.

When to apply
Advice on when to apply and some important deadlines.

Priority subjects
Find out which secondary teaching subjects need more teachers.

Open days
Find out how open days can help you to choose a training provider.

Art & design
Information about secondary art and design teacher training.

Online bookstore
Useful publications for students. This section includes some books about teacher training.

FAQs
Questions asked by potential trainee teachers.

The Training and Development Agency for Schools' website provides further information about teacher training and a career in teaching.



GTTR map and guide

Follow the link below to download a copy of our map and guide that shows the locations of all the training providers in the GTTR scheme and provides an introduction to applying for postgraduate teacher training through the GTTR.

GTTR map and guide - 2010 course entry


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