Graduate Teacher Programme
The Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) is an employment-based route into teaching for those with relevant subject knowledge, gained as part of their degree. You will spend an academic year in a school, training 'on-the-job'. It carries with it the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The programme is aimed at graduates, career changers and members of the local community.
How long does it take?
The GTP usually takes one year to complete.
What qualifications do I need to undertake the GTP?
In addition to a degree qualification, you must also have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade C or equivalent in the GCSE examination in English, Maths and Science.
How can I get on the programme with a Lambeth school?
Lambeth is involved with the South London Partnership (SLP), comprising of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and six Local Authorities (LAs).
The SLP has a limited number of places available each year for training and you have to apply directly to the HEI at South Bank; however, there also other providers you can contact.
You are advised to find a school that is prepared to take you on for the training year as an unqualified teacher before applying, as this will make your application to the HEI much stronger.
A list of Lambeth schools can be found in the Schools and colleges section of the Lambeth website.
What do I get paid? What funding is available to schools?
The Training and Development Agency (TDA) pays pays a grant of up to £4,920 to cover training costs and may pay a grant of up to £14,000 towards the cost of employing the trainee. The school is then expected to employ you, and pay your salary, as an unqualified teacher (around £19000 per year) on a one year contract.
The school does not have to commit to employing you after the course.
For further information, please go to the TDA website.
Details of course providers that work with Lambeth
London South Bank University
Contact: Louise Keen
Telephone: 020 7815 5721
E-mail: keenl@lsbu.ac.uk
Website: www.lsbu.ac.uk
Covers: Primary and Secondary (limited subjects)
Start Dates: September only
Equalitas (non funded places only - private provider)
Contact: Dr Vivienne Johnson
Telephone: 01892 513881
Covers: Primary and Secondary
Start Dates: All year round
The TDA also provide a national advice line (the GRTP Advice Line) on 08456 000991 or by e-mail at grtp@tdainfo.co.uk
A full list of Employment Based Route Initial Teacher Training Providers (EBITTs) can be found on the TDA website, as can GTP candidate information and handbook.