Applying to St Polycarp's: Your Next Step Towards a Teaching Career

We're delighted you've chosen to apply to our teacher training programme. Follow these steps to begin your journey with us:

1. Apply through the DfE Get Into Teaching site: DfE Get Into Teaching 
2. Find us by searching for 'Farnham' or using our provider code: 2EG
3. Fast Track Option For early applications, use our Fast Track Application Form

Important Dates:

• Applications for 2026-27 go live on Apply on 7 October 2025
• You can browse courses on the DfE site from 30 September 2025.

• Fast track applications available now. Click HERE for Fast Track applications. 

Application Support:

• Attend our recruitment events
• Email us at traintoteach@stpolycarps.surrey.sch.uk with any questions.

Interview Process: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to be interviewed at the main offices of our provider in Chertsey. The interview will comprise:

• Discussing a short teaching activity
• Individual interview
• Written task

Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer via the DfE Get Into Teaching site.

We're here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about different routes into teaching or need guidance on your application, don't hesitate to ask.

International Qualifications: If you have qualifications from outside the UK and would like to check their suitability for this course, contact UK ENIC.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our teaching community at St Polycarp's.

Start your application today and take the first step towards an exciting career in education!