OVERVIEW

 

Awarded by the UK Department for Education (DfE), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is a professional qualification which permits applicants to teach in the UK and internationally. Taylor's offers a unique opportunity to expedite your QTS journey through our exclusive partnership with the esteemed TES Institute, a teacher training powerhouse with over a century of experience. Our Assessment Only route (AO QTS) allows you to showcase your skills and knowledge in just 12 weeks through a series of rigorous assessments.

Fast-Track Qualification

Gain iQTS in just 3 months with structured support.

International Recognition

For rewarding teaching opportunities worldwide.

Exclusive Partnership

with TES Institute for a direct pathway.

ABOUT Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is a professional qualification awarded by the Department for Education (DfE) when a person can prove that they meet all of the Teachers’ Standards and criteria. QTS is required in England to teach in a state school that is under local authority control and in special schools.

 

Taylor’s University, in collaboration with TES Institute, offers QTS via the Assessment Only route (AO QTS). AO QTS is an ideal route to gain QTS for teachers who already meet the standards for qualified teacher status and do not need any further training. Throughout the 12 weeks, teachers will undertake a series of assessments. This may include lesson observations, providing a portfolio of evidence to show they meet the teachers’ standards, or written assessments. 

SUITED FOR
ELIGIBILITY

1

Alumni of School of Education, Taylor’s University

2

Teaching staff from Taylor’s Schools

3

Primary and Secondary school teachers

1

Achieved iGCSE (or equivalent) in Math and English (and Science if you want to teach primary).

2

Working at a school offering International English Curriculum.

3

Completed a minimum of two years’ experience in at least two schools across two key stages in the age range and subject you apply.

MENTORSHIPS

You have the opportunity to choose a mentor from your current school, who will:

  • Offer personalised feedback and advice
  • Provide insights and support for your professional development
  • Help you understand your iQTS journey better
WHO CAN BE A MENTOR
MENTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

A teacher with QTS qualification

A teacher who is familiar with the UK Teachers’ Standards, gives constructive feedback and observe lessons

1

Complete 6 lesson observations.

2

Help the candidate arrange a minimum of 3 observations of expert (experienced) colleagues.

3

Meet with the candidate to help them structure and produce their 8 Teachers’ Standards Justifications.

4

Jointly observe the candidate with the TES Pathway Tutor during the Pre-Entry Assessment Visit (PEAV).

5

Join the candidate in meeting the TES Pathway Tutor at the PEAV and QTS assessment visit.

QTS by Assessment Only (AO) route

We currently offer Assessment Only in primary (age ranges 3-7, 5-11 and 7-11) and all main secondary subjects (age ranges 11-16, 11-19 or 14-19).

 

One of our experienced pathway tutors will initially meet you virtually through a Keeping in Touch meeting. This will enable you to ask any questions and plan your main meeting called a Pre-Entry Assessment Visit (PEAV). They will then arrange a face-to-face visit in your school to perform a joint lesson observation with your in-school mentor and review your eight justifications to verify that you meet the English Teachers’ Standards and other key eligibility criteria before recommending you for QTS assessment.

 

At the assessment, the independent assessor will observe a lesson, and have professional discussions with you, your mentor and school lead before writing up their final report. Everything will then be reviewed through internal moderation processes and a QTS panel. The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) will award QTS based on the final recommendation from these processes.

KEY BENEFITS
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
HOW TO APPLY

If you have at least two years’ teaching experience in at least two schools you are eligible to go straight to our Assessment Only route to be independently assessed against the English Teachers’ Standards and gain qualified teacher status (QTS) within three months.

Become employed as a fully qualified teacher.

Gain more job security and increase your potential for a promotion.

Increase your salary by up to £8,000 per year*.

Play a more significant role in school leadership and management.

*www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-pay-scales-for-eligible-teaching-and-education-jobs/national-pay-scales-for-eligible-teaching-and-education-leadership-occupation-codes

  • Be employed in a school in a teaching role with sole responsibility for teaching, assessment and planning
  • Hold GCSEs at level 4/grade C or above in English language and maths, plus science if you want to teach in primary
  • Hold a degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent qualification. If your degree was completed outside of the UK you will need to provide an ENIC statement to demonstrate the comparability of your qualification
  • Have undertaken at least two years of teaching experience that includes evidence of whole class teaching with sole responsibility for planning, marking, assessing and reporting on pupils’ work
  • For the primary phase you need to be teaching the full curriculum including the core subjects of maths, literacy – phonics and science as well as a range of foundation subjects such as geography, history, art and music. You can’t be a subject specialist such as PE or music
  • Provide evidence of having taught in at least two schools
  • Evidence that you meet the Teachers’ Standards across a minimum of two consecutive age ranges for your chosen teaching specialism
  • Demonstrate the required fundamental skills in maths and English as defined by the DfE. Further details will be provided following your application
  • When enrolled you will need to provide detailed written justifications to evidence how you meet the Teachers’ Standards drawing on evidence from your current and previous teaching as well as pertinent educational pedagogy

Check Eligibility

Confirm you meet the experience and qualification requirements.

Apply Online & Submit Documents

Complete online application form and submit testimonials.

APPLY HERE

Testing and Verification

Complete the required tests and upload the essential documents.

Pre-entry Assessment (Weeks 1–6)

Work with a tutor/mentor to prepare for your final assessment.

Final Assessment (Weeks 6–12)

Showcase your teaching skills and receive your qualification!

You can download the full guide here.

The fee for this course is £3,000, inclusive of VAT for Taylor's School of Education alumni & Taylor’s School teaching staff. You can find out more about the Assessment Only (AO) Route here.

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