Information for Kurdish refugees wishing to become a teacher in secondary schools in the UK

The UK Kurdish Studies & Student Organisation (KSSO) looks for the Kurdish refugees with a qualification equivalent to a UK

bachelor’s degree (BA) or recognised teaching qualifications from their home country for attending a programme of work and training for refugees  at London University in order to become a teacher in secondary schools in the UK

Fees

There are no fees for refugees in this programme. This work and training program is a full-time programme of study and paid employment in secondary schools.

Who is it for?

Residents in the UK from a refugee background* who are:

1. With a qualification equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or

2. Qualified teachers from outside the EU (European Union)

3. Wanting certification as a secondary school teacher in England

4. Able to satisfy Health and Criminal Record checks by UK authorities

* Able to live in or near London to work and study during the programme

What does it offer?

• Entry to the Overseas Trained Teacher Programme at the University of London

• Paid employment whilst training

• A personalised programme of support, training and experience

• A Tutor from London University

• A Mentor in school to guide and help with training

• Help in gathering evidence for accreditation

• Support if required with English

• Assessment leading to Certification from The General Teaching Council of England of ‘Qualified Teacher Status’ (QTS)

What is needed to be part of the programme?**

• A qualification equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree

• GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or above or the equivalent***

Time:

Up to one year.

* ‘Refugee background’ includes: refugee status (under the 1951 Convention) ; those granted Exceptional Leave to Remain, or Humanitarian Protection /Discretionary Leave; former asylum seekers granted Indefinite Leave to Remain; and British/EU citizens (refugees prior to acquiring citizenship) 

Documentary proof will be required.

** Qualifications must be recognised by the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) who will require proof that these qualifications are held.

 *** London University  can arrange for candidates to acquire an equivalent qualification

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, then please send your CV to the following email address

mc@ksso.org.uk or Janroj@hotmail.com

Deadline: 25.04.08