South Coast SCITT values applications from all candidates irrespective of race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origins, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs.
All candidates must be physically and mentally fit to teach young children (DfES Fitness to Teach 2007) and not legally debarred from so doing. (Please note, a criminal record does not automatically debar a candidate from a place on the course). In addition to enhanced CRB Disclosures as of July 2010 all successful candidates will be subject to new Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) regulations.
During the interview process we are looking for the following qualities and attributes of a potential teacher.
Applicants for specialisms in either Early Years or General Primary
must possess the following essential requirments before being selected
for interview:
| Essential |
Desirable |
| Academic Requirements |
| An Honours Degree 2.2 or above |
An Honours Degree 2.1 + |
GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science at Grade
C or above.
Where applicants do not possess GCSE grades as required at the time of application, South Coast SCITT would need documentary evidence to prove that they are intending to achieve such a pass, before a conditional offer could be made. |
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| A suitable academic profile. |
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| Experience |
| Recent experience of working with children in schools.. |
Early Years Specialism (3-7)
Extended school/nursery experience covering Foundation Stage
1, Foundation Stage 2 and Key Stage 1, undertaken within the
past 2 years.
General Primary
Specialism (5-11) Extended school experience covering
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, undertaken within the past 2
years. |
| An informed professional reference. |
A reference from a Head teacher or other senior professional to comment on applicant’s suitability as a teacher. |
| A reference containing a strong recommendation that the applicant is suitable to train as a primary school teacher. |
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| Personal Statement |
A personal statement which:-
- Demonstrates accurate spelling and grammar
- Articulates appropriate reasons for wanting to teach primary
- Identifies a range of personal strengths relevant to primary teaching
- Conveys commitment to teaching
- Has recent experience of working with children in schools/other settings
- Demonstrates openness to learning
- Has a breadth of experience /transferable skills
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| Other |
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Independent form of transportation e.g. use of car |
In addition to the basic entry requirements
- Self motivated
- Analytical
- Open minded and objective
- Articulate and able to justify ideas
- Resilient
- Proactive
- Excellent communicators
- Empathetic
- Well organised
… in short, people who are passionate about learning!
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