What is the difference between a QTS and a PGCE?
QTS means you have qualified teacher status- this means that you are qualified to teach in any school in England. A PGCE is a post- graduate certificate in education. This means you have a Masters level certificate in the study of education. You can have QTS without a PGCE which will allow you to teach.
What qualifications do you need for QTS?
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 long does it take to get QTS certificate?
You can apply for QTS . It should take between 2 and 4 weeks to process your application.
What does leading to QTS mean?
Qualified teacher status (QTS) is what you need to teach in most primary and secondary schools in England. It is a confirmation that you have the right training and meet the standards required to be a teacher. QTS is a teaching standard that is respected across the world.
How long does QTS last?
The ECF requires teachers with qualified teacher status (QTS) to complete a two year induction period, with a structured programme of support, a dedicated mentor, and additional time off timetable in the second year of teaching. In Wales the induction period for newly qualified teachers (NQT) is one year.
Can I get QTS without a degree?
Train to be a teacher if you don’t have a degree
You can get qualified teacher status (QTS) as part of an undergraduate degree. Courses typically cost £9,250 per year and can take up to 4 years but you can get funding for your training. Qualifications vary depending on the course.
How much does QTS cost?
The fee is comprised of two parts: There is a non-refundable fee of £1000 for the full selection stage. This includes £250 for the eligibility interview and £750 for the suitability and approval visit.
Can I teach without QTS?
Qualified teacher status ( QTS ) is a legal requirement to teach in many English schools and considered desirable for teachers in the majority of schools in England. Schools in England where teachers can be employed without QTS include academies, free schools and private schools.
What happens if you fail QTS?
Once QTS has been awarded, the teacher becomes an NQT and is required to begin the induction period. Until they have successfully completed this they remain an NQT. If they fail their induction, they are barred from working as a qualified teacher, although their QTS award is not removed.
Can unqualified teachers teach?
Unqualified teachers can demonstrate that they meet recognised standards in the schools in which they are employed. They can do so by learning how to teach with the support of skilled colleagues and by becoming a fully qualified professional through a school-based portfolio development and assessment process.
Does a QTS expire?
There is no time limit, following the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), by which NQTs have to start their induction. We do advise that they try to complete their induction as soon as possible after being awarded QTS, so as to build on and strengthen the skills gained during initial teacher training (ITT).
How long does a QTS last for?
Can you be a teacher without QTS?
You can teach in independent schools, academies, and free schools in England without QTS, but it’s a definite advantage to have it. If you are working as an unqualified teacher, you could achieve QTS via the Assessment Only route.