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Timetable:
| January - 28 March 2008 | Applications are invited here or via the British Council. (Please specify if you are applying jointly with a particular training school) |
| 12-16 May 2008 | First interviews in London. |
| 9-13 June 2008 | Second interviews for trainees not applying with a particular training school. Selection of trainees by schools. Visit to training schools. |
| 7-11 July 2008 | Familiarisation course for successful trainees. |
| September 2008 | Trainees take up employment in their individual training school and commence Graduate Teacher Programme. |
| June 2009 | Trainees are assessed against the Standards for the Award of Qualified Teacher Status. |
How to apply
To be considered for the scheme, you must be available for the first and second round of interviews, and the familiarisation course. Non or partial attendance may jeopardise the success of your application.
Process for submitting your application and accompanying documents
Application forms should be downloaded and completed electronically. They should then be emailed to the relevant organisation (see below) together with the required attachments. Applications completed by hand will also be considered. Please make sure that you regularly check your email as information will be sent to you electronically. Please particularly ensure that you regularly review your junk email and remove any junk mail filters for messages received from us.
Your application and accompanying documents should be returned to:
Austrian applicants: nikolaus.douda@bmbwk.gv.at
GTP, Dr Nikolaus Douda, BM für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur, Abt III/6c, Minoritenplatz 5, 1010 Wien, Austria. Tel: 1/531 20/3301.
French applicants: teachers.programmes@britishcouncil.org
GTP, British Council, C&P (ESS), 10 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BN, UK.
German applicants: teacher_services@london.goethe.org
GTP, Goethe-Institut London, 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2PH.
Spanish applicants: javier.pablos@mec.es
GTP, Consejería de Educación y Ciencia, 20 Peel Street, London W8 7PD.
Other applicants: teachers.programmes@britishcouncil.org
GTP, British Council, C&P (ESS), 10 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BN, UK
Accompanying documents required with your application
The following documents are required with your completed GTP application form. Please note that except where indicated, these documents can be sent by e-mail:
a) 2 references in support of your application (see below) – You are required to send the originals by post bearing the institution stamp and signature of your referee.
b) A letter of application in English stating the reasons you wish to teach in England – e-mailed with your application form
c) A detailed CV in English – e-mailed with your application form
d) A photocopy of all relevant diplomas/certificates proving that you are exempt from the maths test – these can be sent in the post or scanned and e-mailed. Originals of all higher education and school-leaving certificates must be presented at first interview with proof of qualification and grade in maths and English.
e) Please note that your application cannot be considered unless it is received together with ALL the above documents by 28 March 2008.
References
Your references could be from someone you have worked closely with in an academic context (eg university teachers/tutors) and/or a professional context (particularly in a field relevant to work with young people). Applicants who are or have been Foreign Language Assistants in the UK are advised to discuss their application with the UK school. If appropriate, they should ask the head of languages/a senior colleague in the department to supply one of the two required references. These references can be provided in French, Spanish, German or English. Your referee may wish to use to the reference forms provided below
All references must be signed and bear the official stamp of the institution, and be forwarded directly to the relevant organisation below. Your references may be sent separately from your application, but you must ensure that your application and all accompanying documents are received by 28 March 2008.
Application form, reference forms and notes for applicants
There is a printable version of the notes for applicants (doc 68 KB), including the application process and eligibilty and suitability criteria. Please print a copy and keep for your records.
Download the relevant forms here:
Application form (doc 113 KB)
Reference form French (doc 52 KB)
Reference form German (doc 57 KB)
Reference form Spanish (doc 52 KB)
Reference form English (doc 59 KB)
