Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP)
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE GTP
The Graduate Teacher Programme is a one year full-time employment based route into teaching leading to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Trainees may train to teach either the full curriculum across two consecutive age ranges (3-5 years, 5-7 years, 7-9 years, 9-11 years) at Primary level, or their subject specialism across two consecutive key stages (KS3 & KS4) at Secondary level.
Candidates wishing to teach Mathematics, Physics/Chemistry or French at Secondary level and who do not have a related degree should also visit the Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course page.
The University of Reading is fully committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications to the GTP from all sections of the community, from people at all stages of life and seek to make our programme as inclusive as possible.
We recommend that enquirers attend one of our regular Information Meetings where they can find out more about the course (see below). In the meantime, for further information about the University of Reading Graduate Teacher Programme, please read our Information for Candidates and Frequently Asked Questions. In this document you will find information about:
- Entry requirements
- Subjects offered by the University of Reading
- Geographical areas covered by the University of Reading
- Application procedures
- Gaining relevant school observation experience
- Securing a school in which to train
- Funding information
- The training programme
Information for Candidates and FAQ 2012-13
If you are a school seeking information about taking a trainee please refer to the Information for Schools below. Candidates also should print out the Information for Schools to present to potential placement schools. Headteachers are required to view this document before agreeing to train a GTP.
Information for Schools 2012-13
For application opening dates, material and details of application procedures, click 'Apply Now'.
Please note that if you are a fully qualified teacher from overseas, you are not eligible for the GTP, but you may be eligible for the Overseas Trained Teachers programme.
GTP Information Meetings
The University of Reading hosts regular Information Meetings for the Graduate Teacher Programme. Although not an application requirement, we do recommend that all those wishing to apply for the programme attend one of these open meetings where there is an opportunity to find out:
- General information about training to become a teacher
- Information about the Graduate Teacher Programme
- Structure of GTP courses
- Entry requirements, deadlines and how to apply
Throughout the presentation, there are opportunities to ask any questions you may have.
GTP Information Meetings start at 4.00 pm and the formal part of each meeting finishes by 5.30 pm. There are then further opportunities to ask questions of a more individual nature.
All GTP Information Meetings are held the London Road campus of the University of Reading, 4 Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX (RG1 5AQ for Sat Nav). Please do not enter the room before 3.45pm as there may be other classes taking place. If you arrive early, you can visit the cafe 'Eat and Drink'. Regrettably, parking on the campus is normally for permit holders only.
If you wish to attend a meeting on one of the dates below, please e-mail gtp@reading.ac.uk to book your place stating your preferred date. If you have any specific requirements with respect to a special need please advise us in your e-mail.
Meetings will take place on the following dates:
Thursday 19th January 2012 at 4pm: Building L22 G06/07 (located on the ground floor at the far end of L22). MEETING FULL
Tuesday 28th February 2012 at 4pm: Building L22 G06/07 (located on the ground floor at the far end of L22).
Further dates will be posted on this website as required.
Please click on links below for information about the London Road campus, a campus map and travel advice.