Formal qualifications are not essential for entry, but a real interest in teaching children, with the commitment and determination to develop is required. Priority is given to local black applicants. You will need to have reasonable levels of literacy, numeracy and oracy so that at the end of the one year course you could reach the same level as other applicants to the BEd degree, or degrees leading to teaching. The course comprises a nucleus of English, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology and Study Skills, which are of direct relevance to teaching in school. In addition, the course offers the opportunity to observe in schools, within a supportive and structured framework, and to work with small groups of children in order to gain professional experience.
Assessment is primarily by coursework with an examination process of lesser prominence.
The course is offered at Hope Park and runs from September to the following July. You must be prepared to attend four and a half days a week, as well as applying yourself to regular study in your own time.