The application process

We are so pleased that you are thinking of applying for a place on one of our teacher training programmes. The application process varies depending on which route you would like to follow. If you aren’t sure which route is right for you, you can find out more at:

Teacher Training Pathways

Once you know which pathway is best for you, it is time to begin your application. Your application form, interview and referee statements are an opportunity to demonstrate your potential to become an excellent trainee teacher and that you will benefit from the Durham University Teacher Education Programmes. 

This page provides more information about the application process and outlines what to expect at each stage.

When to apply 

We advise applying as early as possible in the recruitment cycle.  

We are an ethical provider. We will only offer you a place on one of our programmes if we are confident that we can place you in our school networks. Once we have reached capacity, our application portal will close. 

Non-UK qualifications 

If you obtained your most recent qualification outside of the UK, visit the Get into Teaching website for more information on training and teaching in the UK, as well as fees and financial support.

You can also call the Get into Teaching Line on 0800 389 2500 for: 

• An initial verbal check to advise candidates on what their qualifications are equivalent to (guidance only). 
• General advice on training to teach in the UK

The verbal check is a candidate-based advice service, the aim is to provide guidance on a candidate’s eligibility prior to applying. Final decisions on candidate eligibility still lie with providers prior to commencement of Initial Teacher Training.

Quick links

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