Entry Requirements & How to Apply

We are seeking team players to work alongside our outstanding staff: 

• who are passionate about their subject
• who believe they have a talent for inspiring young people
• who are dedicated to ensuring every young person fulfils their academic and personal potential
• who are resilient and capable of self-reflection

Entry Requirements:

Secondary Teaching
You will need a 2:2** degree or higher, at least 50% in the subject you wish to teach, and GCSE Maths & English at grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent).

Primary Teaching
You will need a 2:2** degree or higher, and GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent).

For candidates who do not meet the GCSE requirements, equivalency tests may be available.

**For some of our courses we may consider applicants with a third class degree - please contact Imogen Cork teachertraining@beckfoottrust.org to enquire.

How to Apply

Applications are made through the government Apply service. We are listed as Beckfoot Trust Teacher Training.

Applications are now open - Apply Now

• Go to https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training
• Create an account
• You will receive an email link to confirm your email address
• Complete your application

Once your application has been submitted you will receive confirmation that we have you application within 24-48 hours*
*excluding weekends and school holidays

Your application will be checked by the University or Teacher Training Provider, it will then be passed to subject specialist colleagues (Secondary) and the Beckfoot Trust Teacher Training Team for consideration. 

If you are shortlisted for interview we will contact you by email.

What you can expect on an interview day

Our Secondary interview days are held at Beckfoot School, Bingley. 

On your Secondary interview day you will have:

• Welcome by Beckfoot Trust Leadership
• Tour of the school with Students
• Written Tasks
• Meet current ITTs (where possible)
• Teaching Task 
• Opportunity to ask questions
• Formal Interview

Our Primary interviews are held at one of our Trust Primary schools.

On your Primary interview day you will have:

• Welcome by Beckfoot Trust Leadership
• Written tasks
• Teaching Task
• Opportunity to ask questions
• Formal Interview

Please contact Imogen Cork  teachertraining@beckfoot.org if you have any questions about the application process