Jersey Graduate Teacher Training Programme
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WQ.102/2026
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING
BY DEPUTY C.D. CURTIS OF ST. HELIER CENTRAL
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON TUESDAY 7th APRIL 2026
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 14th APRIL 2026
Question
"Will the Minister state how many applications were received for the Jersey Graduate Teacher Training Programme (JGTTP), and how many placements were awarded, for each of 2024, 2025 and 2026; and will he explain the criteria used to determine which applicants received a placement?"
Answer
Year | Total number of applicants | Shortlisted for interview | Total places offered |
2026 | 40 | 16 | 9 |
2025 | 27 | 14 | 8 |
2024 | 30 | 16 | 11 |
2023 | 34 | 25 | 16 |
The JGTTP is a relatively small programme with the core purposes of
- providing opportunity for on Island teacher training for candidates who cannot directly access teacher training in the UK and
- addressing specific subject, phase or immediate shortages identified by schools and colleges.
It is made clear to all applicants that a place on the course cannot be guaranteed, nor can employment at the end of the training year be guaranteed.
It should be noted that for the past two years, after an extended period of 100% local employment for locally trained JGTTP graduates, there are currently a small number of locally trained teachers who are still actively seeking teaching posts, both on island and in the UK. This reflects the competitive nature of the current job market.
When shortlisting, we consider several factors, including the quality and clarity of the application letter, the level of demand for the subject area, and the relevance of an applicant's school-based experience.