What we look for

At United Teaching, we work as one team, guided by our values of hard work, integrity, and excellence.

We hold ourselves to high standards because the work we do matters, for our trainees and the children they teach.

If you have the right qualifications and embody the qualities that make a great teacher, you could just be what we are looking for.

Here is what you'll need to become a United Teaching trainee.

Qualifications you need

Here are the qualifications you need to apply for the United Teaching programme:

GCSEs: Grade C+ in English language, maths, and science (science is required for Primary trainees only).
A Levels: A grade combination of at least BCC, with a minimum Grade B in the subject you want to teach.
Degree: A degree in the subject, or relevant to the subject, that you wish to teach, with a Grade 2:2 or above

Qualities we look for

Passionate

Resilient

Committed to learning

Great communicator

Eager

Supportive

Fair

Passionate

It goes without saying that you’ll need to love your chosen subject. But more importantly, you’ll need to be able to translate that passion into inspiring, engaging lessons.

A good teacher is the difference between a pupil loving or hating a subject or looking forward to or dreading a lesson. If you can inspire, you can teach.

Resilient

Teaching is rewarding and exciting. But things don’t always go to plan. A lesson could be interrupted, you may experience a setback, or you might find a particular element of training (or teaching) difficult to grasp. It’s how you tackle these challenges that counts.

We’re looking for people who aren’t afraid of a challenge and can push through when the going gets tough.

Committed to learning

You’ll be naturally curious and a dedicated learner. This is a must for enhancing subject knowledge, refining teaching practice, and continuously developing throughout your teaching career.

Great communicator

You’ll be a natural communicator who knows how to get the right message across.

You might think teachers spend most of their time speaking, but a lot of their time is spent listening – to pupils, parents, and colleagues. Excellent active listening skills will take you far.

Eager

To get stuck in. To make a difference. To learn, grow, and succeed.

Each day, teachers can make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of young people - not just on their academic outcomes, but also on their passions, interests, and career paths. It’s a big job, and we want people who are up to the task.

Supportive

Children learn at different paces and in different ways. What works for one pupil might not work for another. If you’re kind, caring, and patient, you can effectively support each pupil in their learning and cheer them on along the way.

Plus, by showing these qualities in action, you’ll be setting an example for your pupils as a good role model.

Fair

There’s no room for bias or favouritism in teaching. If you’re fair and balanced, you’ll have the respect of your classroom, and be a better teacher.

We expect our trainees to have high standards and expectations of themselves and others, and to be firm but fair in implementing and maintaining them.

Sound like you?

Find out how to apply