How to apply
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that will equip you to inspire young minds and make a lasting impact on the world? Applications for the Wigan Institute of Education teacher training program will open in October 2024. In the meantime, explore our website to learn more about the programmes, or contact us using this form to have us get back to you.
We’d love to see you face-to-face and give you the opportunity to observe and team teach with one our experienced colleagues - to double check that this is the career route for you.
We offer a series of webinars where you can hear from our young Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
We have formal open days where you can meet other new hopefuls and engage with our teacher training team and meet the senior leaders of your future. You can find them listed here.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Wigan Institute of Education and empower you to become the teacher you were meant to be - shaping young lives.
Go to the Get into Teaching website and review the information on the different routes into teaching.
You will find lots of information about the routes, qualifications, funding and finding the right course at How to become a teacher | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK
Check whether you meet the following entry requirements:
An undergraduate degree, or equivalent
Your degree subject should be the subject you are intending to follow at PGCE/QTS level or similar. If this is not the case, you will need to prove your subject knowledge in some other way
Grade 4 (C) or above in English & Maths or equivalent qualifications
We will consider candidates with pending GCSEs
We will consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test in English or Maths (You will be expected to fund your equivalency tests with a recognised third party).
Once you have decided on the course you want to follow, it is time to apply.
The easiest way to apply for our courses is by clicking the appropriate subject or phase courses link on the links below.
The following links take you directly to the Government website and the specific course we offer.
Click here to apply for Art & Design
Click here to apply for Biology
Click here to apply for Chemistry
Click here to apply for Physics
Click here to apply for Computing
Click here to apply for Design & Technology
Click here to apply for Drama
Click here to apply for English
Click here to apply for Geography
Click here to apply for History
Click here to apply for Mathematics
Click here to apply for Modern Languages (French & Spanish)
Click here to apply for Music
Click here to apply for Physical Education (PE)
Click here to apply for Religious Education
For our primary offer click here to apply
Alternatively, go directly through the DfE Apply portal at Apply for teacher training - GOV.UK. Both options will require you to register. Follow the steps to apply.
Once your application has been reviewed, if successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face recruitment day at one of our schools in Wigan. You will undergo several activities, including an interview, and tasks to ascertain your suitability for the course.
We will inform you as soon as possible if you are successful. Whether you secure a place or not, you will always receive specific, developmental feedback about how you have done.
We are an inclusive provider, committed to supporting trainees with disabilities and other needs. We strive to provide appropriate support in collaboration with the University of Cumbria. All Wigan Institute of Education settings provide access for trainees with mobility impairments. Specific mobility issues for schools will be addressed in collaboration with you.
The University of Cumbria offer support for students studying with disabilities:
They can help you apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
They can provide you with screening for specific learning difficulties (SpLD) once you have enrolled
They can develop an action plan to ensure academic staff are aware of your individual needs and work with you to access the relevant support, either through our university or external specialist services.