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Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 weeks

Start date

15-APR-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

QTS - Qualified Teaching Status

Subject areas

Teaching / Training (General) Teacher / Trainer Assessment

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

If you’re an experienced teacher with a degree, the Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is your chance to demonstrate that you already meet all the standards for QTS – without the need for further training.

Do you have considerable experience working in education but still need to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)? We offer a flexible, convenient pathway to help you realise your ambitions and progress your teaching career. Our Assessment Only Route to QTS could be ideal if you are: Working as an unqualified teacher – paid or unpaid in a primary or secondary setting; A cover supervisor, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or supply teacher; An experienced Further Education lecturer now working in a school and keen to gain QTS An overseas trained teacher who does not automatically qualify for QTS or who did not gain QTS within the four-year limit; The Assessment Only Route is open to colleagues in Independent Schools, Academies, Special Schools, PRUs; Formalise your teaching skills and open up your career prospects. If you are an experienced teacher with a degree, this route is your chance to demonstrate that you already meet all the standards for QTS – without the need for further training.

With Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you will be able to advance in one of the most satisfying and important careers of all. The qualification opens doors to greater responsibilities, more senior roles and progression up the pay scale. You could also consider taking your skills and knowledge to the next level. Our MA Education is an excellent option, especially if you have your sights set on more senior roles such as middle and senior leadership roles.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

Students will need to: Hold an undergraduate degree; Hold GCSE grade 4 or above in Mathematics and English Language or equivalent. For primary teaching, you will also need GCSE grade 4 or above in a Science subject. Please note that Key Skills qualifications, Equivalence Tests and OCR Level 2 Adult Literacy and Numeracy are not acceptable alternatives.