Qualified Teaching Status
What is Qualified Teaching Status?
To teach in publicly funded primary, secondary, and special schools in England, you must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Private schools and academies can hire teachers who do not possess QTS, although many still prefer candidates who do.
Teachers qualified outside the UK can teach in England for up to four years without QTS. However, holding QTS may enhance prospects for securing a teaching position in England.
QTS Standards: The standards cover various aspects of teaching, including subject knowledge, planning, teaching, assessing, and wider professional responsibilities.
Weighting: Standards are equally weighted, but particular emphasis is placed on pupil progress and teaching quality.
Overview: Teachers trained outside the UK can apply for QTS in England. The process involves verifying qualifications and teaching experience.
Process: Obtain an ENIC statement of comparability, provide proof of English language proficiency, and meet the required standards.
Requirements: Overseas teachers must demonstrate proficiency in English. This is assessed as part of the QTS application process.
Accepted Tests: IELTS and other recognised English language tests are accepted.
Policy Update: The UK Government has revised the approach to awarding QTS to make it more accessible to teachers trained overseas.
Key Changes: Simplified application process, more support for overseas teachers, and recognition of a wider range of qualifications.
If you want to move to England to teach languages or physics in an English secondary school, you could be eligible for a payment of £10,000 from the UK government.
Success Story
We are delighted to announce that Khusroo Raza Khan, a distinguished Senior Physics Teacher for CIE Cambridge A-Level, has been awarded a fast-track QTS certificate via our EduvationHub platform. This certification highlights Khusroo’s outstanding teaching prowess and significant impact on student learning. EduvationHub extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for his continued success in his teaching career.