Teacher Training Information Evening

Kent Oaks Consortium is a consortium of Primary and Secondary schools. We work in conjunction with the University of Sussex.

We are currently offering the following Teacher Training routes for September 2027.
1. Apprenticeships - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English and Mathematics.
2. School Direct (salaried) - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
3. School Choice (tuition) - Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages (French), and Physics
4. Primary. a. A strong knowledge and understanding of your chosen subject, and a sound awareness of how the subject is currently taught within Secondary state schools; b. You will need a degree in your chosen subject of at least 2.2. Other related degrees and professional experience may be considered if a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course is undertaken before starting the teacher training course. Your qualification must be from an approved Higher Education institution or validating body; c. GCSE - Grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths, or equivalent qualification Candidates with pending GCSEs will be considered Equivalency tests will be accepted in English or maths.

You must provide evidence of these qualifications or pending exams, at interview. If you would like to find out more about these training routes, come along to our coffee morning.

You will be able to:
a. Speak to the Teacher Training Lead to gain the necessary information to help and guide you, whether you are just exploring your options or have decided that training to be a teacher is right for you.
b. Observe two lessons in your chosen subject. Kent Oaks Consortium do not offer Visa Sponsorship for any of the training routes. In some cases, the University of Sussex will offer it for School Choice (tuition) applications only.