Additional Information for ECTs
All teachers applying for any ECT position in the UK must have qualified teacher status (QTS) in order to take up a teaching post in a maintained school in England.
The UK Government Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) are the body responsible for awarding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Teachers who have trained outside of England and Wales must obtain the necessary clearance from the UK Government Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) before they apply for positions in schools in England and the TRA will determine whether or not you are required to undergo a statutory induction period.
If you have qualified as a teacher outside of England and Wales you will be subject to different criteria and should check with the TRA for full details of the steps you need to take.
Further links for more information:
The Government’s detailed advice on how to qualify to teach in England – Click Here.
The TRA Self-Service portal for copies of your teacher record – Click Here.
The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) – Click Here.
The Department of Education – main website for all education resources – Click Here.
All teachers applying for any NQT position in the UK must have qualified teacher status (QTS) in order to take up a teaching post in a maintained school in England.
The UK Government Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) are the body responsible for awarding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Teachers who have trained outside of England and Wales must obtain the necessary clearance from the UK Government Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) before they apply for positions in schools in England and the TRA will determine whether or not you are required to undergo a statutory induction period.
If you have qualifies as a teacher outside of England and Wales you will be subject to different criteria and should check with the TRA for full details of the steps you need to take.
Further links for more information:
The Government’s detailed advice on how to qualify to teach in England – Click Here.
The TRA Self-Service portal for copies of your teacher record – Click Here.
The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) – Click Here.
The Department of Education – main website for all education resources – Click Here.