Teacher Training offer guidance

If you haven’t already done so, upload the following proof of eligibility documents to MyTeacherTraining for review. You will need to submit each relevant document as outlined below. Our system allows you to update them in separate sessions, i.e. you can submit your passport now if you have it available and at a later point upload your qualification documents.

• Passport or other suitable form of ID
• UK work visa (if applicable*)
• GCSE English certificate/s (or equivalent**)
• GCSE Maths certificate (or equivalent**)
• GCSE Science certificate/s (or equivalent**) (Primary only)
• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Degree certificate (or equivalent) showing your degree class
• ENIC statement of comparability – if your degree or GCSEs were issued outside of the UK

Additionally - If you did not show the original copies of the documents above at your Assessment Centre, please make sure you arrange a date and time with your training partner to present them in person for verification.

* By the start of the training successful candidates must have permission to work in the UK, full-time, and for the duration of the programme. If you need a work visa you can find out how to apply for it here.

**Not everyone will have a UK GCSE so if you have an alternative qualification please upload the certificate for the qualification you have, this is the one you entered on your application form.

Where to do this: MyTeacherTraining in the ‘Pre-programme checks’ section, available from the homepage.

Ambition will pay for your DBS check.

All entrants to the teaching profession as a ‘regulated activity’ must, by law, undergo an Enhanced DBS to ensure their suitability to work with children.

DBS checks will be completed from April onwards as they must be carried out as close to the start of the programme as possible.

You don’t need to do anything now, you will receive an email from First Advantage, Ambition Institute’s DBS checking service, concerning your DBS check later this year.

IMPORTANT - Even if you have a current DBS, a new one will be carried out for our Teacher Training programme. A DBS is non-transferable and so a new one is needed for every placement, training programme, or job/role.

If you have spent 90+ consecutive days in any country other than the UK since the age of 18 you will need to provide an overseas check for each country you have lived in, in addition to your DBS check. You will need to upload a copy of your overseas police clearance, also known as a 'Criminal Clearance Certificate' or a 'Certificate of good conduct'.

For more information on how to apply for your overseas check please review the guidance here.

Where to do this: MyTeacherTraining in the ‘Pre-programme checks’ section, available from the homepage.

Occupational Health assessments are the way that providers of Teacher Training ensure that trainees possess the health and physical capacity to train to teach and perform their duties without putting children and young people at risk. This is a standard process for all entrants to the profession to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of both teachers and pupils.

The results of the assessment will determine whether any reasonable adjustment(s) are required to support you in completing the training programme. To give your Teacher Training provider the best chance to support your needs, you must respond accurately, honestly, and promptly to this process.

You will receive an email from Corazon Health, the checking service used by The National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT), Ambition Institute’s nominated Occupational Health Provider, inviting you to complete your Occupational Health assessment.

Occupational Health Assessments will begin in March and there is nothing you need to do now.

You need to let us know about your previous work history for two reasons:

1) For us to review your previous employment experience and ask for further information or details where needed

2) To confirm any gaps in employment to ensure we’re compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023

If you haven’t already done so, complete your work history by inputting details of each job you’ve held since the age of 18, this should include both part-time and full-time work.

Once you complete this, you will need to tick the box to confirm the information is correct and press save. If you don’t have any previous work history you won’t need to enter any information, but you will still need to tick the box to confirm this.

Completing your work history is compulsory, if you’d also like to upload your CV you can do this in the upload file section.

Where to do this: MyTeacherTraining in the ‘Pre-programme checks’ section, available from the homepage.

> Step one

To select a SKE provider, please use the national course directory of SKE providers here, pick the one that works best for you.

>Step two:

Register for the course as directed by your chosen SKE provider. Please follow the link on the right-hand side of this tab to show you all the details you need for your SKE application.

>Step three:

Log in to MyTeacherTraining and go to your offer tracking page. Tick the ‘SKE tracking’ box and add your SKE provider name

>Step four:

Start your course and be sure to keep on top of your studies as per the timelines set by your SKE provider.

>Step five:

Once you have completed the SKE course in full, upload a copy of your SKE certificate of completion onto MyTeacherTraining.

Where to do this: MyTeacherTraining in the ‘Pre-programme checks’ section, available from the homepage.

The Primary SKE content has been designed by Ambition for you to work through independently to help you feel confident in Primary English and Maths before you start your teacher training.

Step one: Follow this link to access your Primary SKE materials. Be sure to check out the ‘An introduction to primary subject knowledge enhancement’ guidance document before you begin.

Step two: You’ll find two folders, one for Primary Maths and one for Primary English. Your partner may have signposted you to one in particular, but feel free to complete both should you wish to do so.

In each folder, there are videos to watch and a workbook for you to complete.

Step three: Once you’ve completed all of the material, let your chosen partner know you have completed the course, because you won’t receive a certificate to upload for the Primary SKE.