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I'm opening an application for Teach First, but I'm just a little bit concerned, because I don't really know what option to choose from, I do a psychology degree so it isn't really related to anything on there except maybe Science (it is a science btw) :tongue:

You dot pick a subject they place you on what's most suitable/available at the time

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Reply 41

alexmagpie

Original post by Dizzy-x3

I do Psychology and am going to do secondary science :smile:

You're qualified for primary, science or if you have a B at A-Level then DT, English, IT and Maths.

EDIT: In regards to what the other poster said, you don't choose, but it's good to know what you're qualified for so you know if you'd be happy teaching anything. You can also angle your application slightly if there's one you want.

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Reply 42

fml

My recruiter said that it was dependent on which modules we did at uni and what we took for a levels :smile:

I'm hoping to do primary though! I think that if you get invited to the assessment centre then you pick on a subject you're most comfortable doing for the lesson which might help 'angle' what you're going for! :smile:

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Reply 43

WhiteTea

Original post by fml

My recruiter said that it was dependent on which modules we did at uni and what we took for a levels :smile:

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I don't know how much bearing your lesson has on your final placement but in terms of primary that's something you can state a preference for on the application form along with talking about it in interview.

For your lesson they also look for other things like structure (starter. Main, plenary) and behaviour management and not just the subject

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Reply 44

rebecca.ellis1991

Hi everyone :smile:

I am looking to apply to teach first this month.

Although I am applying for a secondary place, do you think I should mention the fact that I also have primary experience but then decided it wasn't for me?

Thanks :smile:

Reply 45

alexmagpie

Original post by rebecca.ellis1991

Hi everyone :smile:

I have a lot of primary experience but ended up applying for secondary. I mentioned it in my interview and got a place, so yes. Any teaching experience is valid and useful :smile:

Reply 46

rebecca.ellis1991

Original post by alexmagpie

I have a lot of primary experience but ended up applying for secondary. I mentioned it in my interview and got a place, so yes. Any teaching experience is valid and useful :smile:

that's brilliant, thanks :smile:

Reply 47

Dizzy-x3

Original post by alexmagpie

I do Psychology and am going to do secondary science :smile:

Thank you

. I was just a little concerned because at A Level I came out with a 2 Bs and a C, but the A Levels that I have, English Lit, Psychology and History, don't seem to be relevant to many considering I got the C in history.

Reply 48

WhiteTea

Original post by Dizzy-x3

Thank you

What Ucas points do teach first ask for?

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Reply 49

jeffercake

RE: UCAS points. I don't have A Levels, I did an Access Course. I hope this is ok for TF! I will have to check with my recruiter.

Reply 50

Dizzy-x3

Original post by WhiteTea

What Ucas points do teach first ask for?

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300, I have 260 with my A Levels, they don't accept General Studies but then with my dropped AS Level (Biology) I have 20 and with my Extended Project Qualification I have 40. So I think I should be okay? :smile:

Reply 51

WhiteTea

Original post by Dizzy-x3

I can't remember but I think they asked from your top 3 a levels (might have been another application I did so sorry if I'm wrong!). How about sending them a quick email to check ?

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Reply 52

Dizzy-x3

Original post by WhiteTea

Ahh, I think I will drop them an email.. I do hope you're wrong, because I really want to do this :')

Reply 53

buckers101

Hi guys, just wondering if you know when in June applications will open. Someone said the 5th on the first page...does that mean we might be able to start our application today?

Reply 54

jeffercake

Original post by buckers101

Hi guys, just wondering if you know when in June applications will open. Someone said the 5th on the first page...does that mean we might be able to start our application today?

They've changed it to June 19th at 10 am. I will amend the OP!

Reply 55

WhiteTea

Original post by Dizzy-x3

Ahh, I think I will drop them an email.. I do hope you're wrong, because I really want to do this :')

I hope I'm wrong too!

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Reply 56

Dizzy-x3

Original post by WhiteTea

I hope I'm wrong too!

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You were not, but they did say that they would look at other aspects of the application as well, so that I should still apply.

Reply 57

Dizzy-x3

Does anyone know of anyone who didn't quite get the 300 UCAS points with the first 3 A Levels but had like 300 with everything else and still managed to get onto the course? Or at least to the next stage after the application?

Reply 58

WhiteTea

Original post by Dizzy-x3

I have never personally heard of anyone without enough UCAS points but I know that for other aspects e.g. degree marks etc if you have extenuating circumstances they do look at it on a case by case basis and I've heard of people who don't have the right degree marks.

Did they seem positive about it on the phone?

Maybe if you're really worried about it address it directly on the application form and how you've changed and done better at uni?