For the University of Reading
Successful candidates will need to meet the entry requirements of both the school and the training institute:-
Degree
- Candidates should normally have at least a 2:2 honours degree in a subject that is closely related to the subject they intend to teach.
- Entry requirements: Normally a 2.2 undergraduate degree in a subject that is closely related to the subject you intend to teach.
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0 if English is not your native language.
- You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualifications.
- You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and Mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new Department for Education requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy.
- Once an offer is accepted candidates will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)
Reading University may make completing a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course a condition of your offer. This is most likely to be recommended in the following situations:
a) you completed your degree a long time ago, and we think you would benefit from a refresher of the key information.
b) you have a related degree, but we think you need to strengthen specific areas of your subject knowledge before starting the course.
The Department for Education (DfE) currently funds SKE courses in five secondary subjects:
- chemistry
- computing
- languages
- mathematics
- physics
For further information please check the Department for Education website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/subject-knowledge-enhancement-an-introduction
