- Apply through the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) ...
- Apply for an assessment-only QTS. ...
- Take the salaried-school direct route. ...
- Use a school direct with tuition fee route. ...
- Use the SCITT route. ...
- Take the PGCE route. ...
- Opt for the teaching first route. ...
- Test for your professional skills.
How do I get my QTS assessment only?
You'll need to hold an undergraduate degree awarded by a UK higher education provider, or a recognised equivalent qualification. You'll need to have achieved a standard equivalent to grade C/4, or above, in the GCSE examinations in English and mathematics.
How do I get a PGCE or QTS?
To gain your Qualified Teacher Status, you need to demonstrate that you meet the Teachers' Standards, as set out by the government. This is assessed through observations and written evidence. With most training providers, you'll complete a nine-month or year-long course in order to gain QTS at the end of it.Nov 5, 2018
Can I get my QTS online?
Your QTS certificate will be available online from the teacher self-service website.
Which is better QTS or PGCE?
The QTS is a requirement for anyone wishing to teach in a state school within England and Wales. ... A PGCE-only course means you're not fully qualified to teach within a state school but you could teach in other environments, such as in adult education.Oct 2, 2020
Does a PGCE get you QTS?
PGCE courses can either be university or school-led and the majority of programmes lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), making you eligible to teach in a variety of countries.
What's the difference between PGCE and NQT?
It's not always perceived as an academic qualification when compared to a PGCE, but it is essential for progressing to your NQT year within a state school. ... A PGCE-only course means you're not fully qualified to teach within a state school but you could teach in other environments, such as in adult education.Oct 2, 2020
What is the difference between QTS and NQT?
NQT stands for 'newly qualified teacher'. This is someone who has completed their initial teacher training and gained qualified teacher status (QTS) in England and Wales. However, at this level, they won't have finished their year-long mandatory induction programme.
How do you get a PGCE?
The PGCE is a mix of university study and teaching practice. The course takes a year, or two years part time. It's not designed to teach you subject knowledge – you have to have an undergraduate degree that's relevant to the subject you want to teach. If you don't, you can do a conversion course.
How do I get a QTS qualification?
- University courses – often PGCE with QTS. ...
- School Direct training on the job.
- School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITTs)
- Teach First – a two-year commitment.