Applicants should be graduates of a university, polytechnic or college of higher education approved by the university of Wales; passes (grades A-C) in English language, mathematics and science at O- level or GCSE (or their equivalent) are a necessary requirement for candidates of all ages; applicants are also expected to have either an A-level (or equivalent) or a degree in a national curriculum subject suitable for primary teaching in order to offer a curriculum specialism.