We can help you decide whether it’s necessary during your interview. Here are a few examples of when you might need one:

• you finished your degree more than 5 years ago
• you gained a different but related degree to the subject you want to teach
• you have an A level but not a degree in the subject you want to teach
• you have an unrelated degree but relevant professional experience
• you studied for a languages degree, but need to improve knowledge either in a main language, second language or both to an acceptable level for teaching in schools

You can only complete a funded SKE course if we make it a condition of our offer to train with us and you accept our offer.

You’ll choose your SKE course provider, but we can help you to decide on the right one for you.

SKE subjects

SKE courses are currently available in 5 secondary subjects:

• chemistry
• computing
• languages
• mathematics
• physics

Depending on the type of SKE you need to complete, they can vary from an 8-week refresher or booster programme, through to a 28 week programme undertaken on a full or part-time basis. They’re usually online, but some courses can be classroom-based and some can be a mixture of both.

If you do need to complete an SKE, you should finish it before your training starts.

Find out more about SKEs here: Get into teaching | Subject knowledge enhancement