About the course

All applications should be made via the UCAS website at www.ucas.com. 

If you need any help or guidance with your application, please contact:

North Tyneside 3-7 SCITT
Langdale Centre
Langdale Gardens
Howdon
Wallsend
NE28 0HG
Telephone: (0191) 643 8855
email: scitt@northtyneside.gov.uk

Entrants must possess a good honours degree (i.e. 2:2 or above) from a UK university or a recognised equivalent qualification upon commencement of the course. The degree subject does not have to be related to this course, but the entrant's previous education must provide the necessary foundation for work as a primary school teacher. 

To that end, it is also a requirement upon application that applicants have already secured the equivalent of a grade C at GCSE in Mathematics, English Language and a science subject. Original certificates will be required as proof of qualifications.

Entrants must have had at least two weeks recent and relevant experience of working with young children in Foundation Stage and Key Stage One, before attending interview.

When completing your application form you must include within your personal statement the reason(s) as to why you wish to teach young children. We will also need details of all recent and relevant experience with children (i.e. length of time and dates need be included.) We are particularly interested in your experience with children in Foundation Stage and Key Stage One.

We actively pursue an equal opportunities policy and welcome applications and enquiries, regardless of gender, race, age, religion or belief, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.

Financial support may be available for eligible applicants. The course tuition fee for the 15-16 course will be £9,000.

Current bursary amounts for 15-16 can be viewed at www.education.gov.uk.

Trainees who have a first degree classification will receive a £9,000 bursary and trainees who have a 2:1 classification will receive a £4,000 bursary.