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Eligibility

  • Undergraduate degree classification of 2:2 or above.
  • Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English language and maths.
  • Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE science (primary applicants only).
  • A period of school observation before interview is not currently a requirement, however this may enable you to develop your understanding of teaching and learning.
  • Suitable references that endorse your character and suitability for teaching. At least one reference must be academic or professional.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory outcome of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and health check. These checks are made after a conditional offer has been accepted.

Apprenticeship places represent a significant commitment from the host school to fund salary and associated benefits. For this reason, schools will take care to select candidates who they feel have a level of maturity (irrespective of age) to operate as a responsible member of staff.

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Applications to train to teach with Teach Wimbledon in September 2025 are open from 8th October 2024.

To apply, please submit your application below

Non-UK
Qualifications

If you have completed any of the above qualifications overseas, you will be asked to provide a statement of comparability prior to attending your interview. For 2025 applications you can find out on the Get Into Teaching site how to apply for an ENIC.  For further information, please visit the following websites:

GCSE Equivalency
Tests

Should you not already hold a grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English language, maths or science (primary applicants only), then you will be required to sit a GCSE equivalency test. Teach Wimbledon accepts GCSE equivalency tests through the following providers: