Who can enrol?
If you’re a member of school staff such as an unqualified teacher then our Assessment Only route could be ideal for you. To achieve QTS via our Assessment Only route you must:
- Be employed in a school in a teaching role
- Hold GCSEs at level 4/grade C or above in English and maths, plus science if you want to teach in primary
- Hold a degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent qualification
- Have undertaken at least two years, teaching experience that includes evidence of planning, marking, assessing and reporting on pupils’ work
- Have compiled a comprehensive portfolio of evidence that demonstrates that you meet the English Teachers’ Standards
- Provide evidence of having taught in at least two schools
- Evidence that you meet the Teachers’ Standards across a minimum of two consecutive age ranges for your chosen teaching specialism
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Confirmation of demonstrating the required fundamental skills in maths and English as defined by the DfE. Further details will be provided following your application
To complete your application you'll need to provide:
- Photographic ID (ie, passport or driving licence)
- A copy of your original degree certificate and NARIC/translation, if applicable
- A copy of your original GCSE maths and English certificate, and science if you’re applying for Primary QTS, and NARIC/translation if applicable or equivalency tests. Provisional statements of results or records of achievement are not accepted
- Testimonies from schools to evidence two years teaching from both your current main school and a second school placement. Please use the template provided on the portal
- Fitness to work form – we will provide this form once you receive your portal log in details
We currently offer Assessment Only in primary (age ranges 3-7, 5-11 and 7-11) and all main secondary subjects (age ranges 11-16, 11-19 or 14-19). Other subjects and age ranges may be available on request.