Postgraduate Certificate in Education (English)

Applications are made through the central national system for applying for teacher training courses.
Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR),
Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham GL52 3LZ
Tel: 01242 544788
www.gttr.ac.uk

When you apply you will be asked to give us details of your educational background and to provide a personal statement. We will be looking for evidence that your knowledge of English literature is both broad and deep. You need to show that you are taking the application seriously and that you have visited or plan to visit secondary schools – and not just your old school. Some evidence of working with young people, as a Teaching Assistant, Student Ambassador, youth worker, etc. will help your application. We are looking for applicants who are able to work closely and effectively with other teachers and who can inspire young people to bring out the best in themselves. As such, good communication skills and a confident and caring personality are an advantage.

Government Training Bursary: Those with a first class undergraduate degree will receive £9,000; those with a 2.1 will receive £4,000; those with a 2.2 will not be eligible to receive a bursary. Candidates with higher (e.g. MA, PhD) and/or overseas degrees shoud contact the Admissions Office for further guidance. For further information about funding, please visit https://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/