Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP)

Schools in Richmond upon Thames work in collaboration West London Partnership who are based at Kingston University to deliver the GTP.

Competition for funded places on the GTP is strong and any application you make is not guaranteed to be successful. Richmond schools have a limited allocation of secondary shortage subjects and primary KS1 and 2 graduate training places therefore the quality and experience of the candidate are important factors in assessing applications, with places being offered to the strongest candidates

What is the GTP?

The GTP is a programme of on-the-job training allowing graduates to qualify as a teacher while they work. It's a good choice for mature people who want to change to a teaching career but need to continue earning while they train.

To take part in the GTP you can either respond to an advertisement for the GTP programme, apply direct to a GTP provider who will either find you a school, or you will need to find a job in a school to support you through the programme. You will be employed as an unqualified teacher.

Once on the programme your training will be tailored to your own individual needs and lead to qualified teacher status (QTS).

How long does the GTP take?

Training takes from three months to one school year full time, depending on your previous teaching experience.

Where can you do the GTP?

You can complete the GTP in any school in Richmond upon Thames and in any English or Welsh maintained school, as long as they have the capacity to employ and support you as an unqualified teacher for the duration of the programme. Schools in ‘special measures’ and Pupil Referral Units cannot employ GTP trainees.

What qualifications do you need?

You need qualifications at least equivalent to a UK bachelors degree and GCSE grade C or above in mathematics and English. If you intend to teach primary or key stage 2/3 (ages 7-14), you must also have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade C in a GCSE science subject.

Want to find out more?

School Workforce Development Team

Contact the School Workforce Development Team on 020 8891 7599 or email schoolworkforce@richmond.gov.uk

Alternatively, download a list of all schools(pdf, 102KB) in Richmond upon Thames and approach schools accordingly

West London Partnership

Contact the West London Partnership directly on 020 8547 2000
or email admin@westlondonpartnership.co.uk
or by visiting their website www.southlondonpartnership.co.uk

Training and development Agency

Further details are also available by ringing the Training and development Agency GTP Advice Line on 01245 454444 or by visiting their website www.tda.gov.uk.