Entry Requirements
Minimum degree required: 2:2 and above.
Degree
Applications are invited from graduates with a good honours degree (a minimum of 2:2 classification), or from students in the final year of their degree anticipating at least a 2.2 classification.
A Higher National Diploma (HND) or Higher National Certificate (HNC) are not acceptable as equivalent to a degree for the purpose of entry to this course.
GCSE
At the time of application, candidates should have GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics and a Science (preferably Combined).
A range of other GCSE or equivalent qualifications to reflect the breadth of the curriculum is desirable.
Working with children – disclosure
HFC Teacher Training,, in conjunction with Liverpool Hope University, are required to ensure that students, who engage in Regulated Activity, are suitable for an Initial Teacher Education Programme through a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. You will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure of criminal records through the DBS.
Once you have been accepted onto a place at the University, we will write to you with further instructions on how to apply for a DBS Disclosure through the University as a DBS Registered Body and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
School Experience
It is essential that applicants have suitable experience of working in a Primary or Secondary School setting, either on a voluntary or salaried basis. It is desirable that such experience includes a range of year groups covering Key Stages (KS 1 & 2 for Primary and KS3 & 4 for Secondary). The more experience an applicant can gain before applying for a place on the course, the greater the chance they will have of being successful.
If the number of applications far exceeds the number of places available on the course, applicants with little or no school experience will not be selected for an interview.
If you are interested in gaining in-school experience we can support this in one of our schools. Please see if one of our Open Day Events is available for you, or we can arrange for you to spend a day in school with us. Please contact us to arrange.
