from many different academic institutions and sometimes attract eligibility for funding. For people who have already acquired


Those examining the ‘Graduate Teacher Programme’ (GTP) avenue, can establish it is possible to actually be paid whilst training and gaining experience within a teaching post that is salaried – enabling those on the programme to earn while they learn. Potential candidates will already have a degree or similar and need to source a training provider or school prepared to offer a position. Training often takes one full-time academic year to complete, although in some cases can be more rapidly concluded.


The OTT avenue is an option for those professionals who have already qualified within countries that do not form part of the European Union (EU). Individuals who have received their training and qualifications outside of the UK that are not within the European sector, can apply for the ‘Overseas Trained Teacher Programme’. This provides an excellent doorway into formally accredited UK teacher training within parts of England.


considerable amounts of experience working within a UK based school and have perhaps been working formally within other school based positions and have a degree, they may opt for ‘Assessment-based training’ routes. Via submitting an evidence based portfolio of ability, candidates opting for this QTS route will work for a one year period to evidence their classroom skills and knowledge which is currently only available in England.


For highly experienced teachers who hold a degree and uphold required standards for QTS, the ‘Assessment Only’ (AO) avenue to gain QTS is possible. The AO route is a newly devised method that encompasses several assessment tools, but avoids the need for additional training.


For up to a four year period, the OTT enables professionals from non-EU countries to work as an unqualified teacher whilst at the same time completing the necessary QTS training, with training grants that may be available. Individuals who have teacher qualifications within the EU can apply for any teaching position in an identical method to UK qualified teaching professionals.


Often accessed QTS routes are the more traditional degree based avenue, encompassing degree level training with QTS which is achieved at the same time as academic study. A Bachelor of Arts (BA) or BSc (Bachelor of Science) can be studied via Universities or Colleges and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) is completed parallel to the degree study. Qualification can take from 3 to 4 years full time, or via a part time route of up to 6 years. Of a similar training option in both length and mode of


study to the BSc or BA, the BEd (Bachelor of Education) also enables those studying via the method to gain QTS with a degree that specialises within education and is an often chosen method for Primary School applicants.


The Registered Teacher Programme (RTP) enables a balance between academic training and actual training on the job as a teacher. Suitable for those individuals who have been in Higher Education previously, they may both qualify as a teacher and complete a degree simultaneously. RTP training provides candidates with a salaried school position and degree education both partnered together, giving the route of earning whilst studying.


For aspiring teachers seeking a more challenging school based position and who already possess a degree, the ‘Teach First’ charity is an excellent option. The two year programme gives dedicated applicants the training to become both excellent teachers with a focus on leadership within more difficult schools.


Finally, if you are aspiring to enter the teaching profession by doing so more practically within an actual school and are already of graduate status, the ‘School-centred initial teacher training’ road (SCITT) could be a suitable solution.


SCITT programmes are structured and given by other nearby schools and academic establishments and are led by teachers currently in post who are very experienced. The SCITT gives a local emphasis and leads to QTS with many of the programmes also awarding a PGCE. It is advisable to check the PGCE status as some do not present this award in partnership with SCITT.


Find out more about training to be a teacher at: www.tda.co.uk


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