The Wakefield Partnership for Initial Teacher Training (WPITT)
The Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP)
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Latest Information:
The recruitment round for 2012/13 closed on 31 December 2011.
However we will consider new applications for the Secondary phase subjects of Mathematics and for Modern Foreign Languages, up to 16 May 2012. Please note previous applicants for these subjects in the main recruitment round need not apply.
For the main recruitment round, if you have not received a letter from us by 6 April 2012 then unfortunately you have not been successful in your application. Please be aware that there are many other routes into teaching offered by top universities and schools around the country. For further information on this visit the TDA website (see ‘Related Links’).
It is likely we will re-open our main recruitment round on 31 October 2012.
Application forms will be available from the Training and Development Agency (TDA) website. For more about teacher training options visit the TDA website (see 'Related Links')
We have not been allocated any places to Overseas Trained Teachers. Candidates for the programme should access the Training and Development Agency (TDA) website for more information on a regional basis.
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Judged by Ofsted as an Outstanding Provider of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) - grade 1 in all categories
The Wakefield Partnership for Initial Teacher Training (WPITT) is a partnership of high performing Wakefield schools delivering high quality employment based Teacher Training to meet both the needs of Wakefield schools whilst tapping into local graduate talent and high calibre career changers.
Competition for places is fierce and as an Outstanding Provider of ITT this will increase further, WPITT sets the bar high in order to accept the very best of recruits to its GTP.
WPITT is an employment based ITT provider (EBITT) delivering a high quality programme where training is spent in Lead and Second Placement schools for the year. Graduate trainees follow an individual training programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Successful recruits are employed by the Lead school and paid on the Point 1 of the Unqualified Teacher Scale for the duration of their training (please see TDA website for salary details). Trainees become members of the teaching staff and are never perceived as students by pupils and parents.
WPITT is a fully accredited ITT provider conferring Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to successful graduate trainees. WPITT is subject to allocation of training placements by the Training and Development Agency (TDA).
Applicants are invited for the following subject/phase with at least a 2:2 degree classification:
- Secondary – for this extra recruitment, only the subjects of Mathematics and Modern Languages
Note: If you would like to train to teach in the secondary phase you must have at least 50% of your degree in your chosen specialist subject.
Please see "Downloads" for information on "Tips for writing a supporting statement to accompany your application".
WPITT takes full responsibility and is accountable to Ofsted for the design and delivery of the training programme which enables trainees to progress against the QTS standards. As part of this training programme, WPITT provides a wide range of training opportunities for WPITT partners and trainees.
Note:
The TDA for Schools will close on 31 March 2012. On 1 April 2012 the Teaching Agency, one of four new Department for Education (DfE) agencies, will be formed. The new executive agency will be responsible for ensuring the supply of high quality teachers and training, and for teacher regulation.
