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Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    QTS - Qualified Teaching Status

  • Location

    University of Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 weeks

Course summary

If you’re an experienced teacher with a degree, the Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is your chance to demonstrate that you already meet all the standards for QTS – without the need for further training.

Do you have considerable experience working in education but still need to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)? We offer a flexible, convenient pathway to help you realise your ambitions and progress your teaching career. Our Assessment Only Route to QTS could be ideal if you are: Working as an unqualified teacher – paid or unpaid in a primary or secondary setting; A cover supervisor, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or supply teacher; An experienced Further Education lecturer now working in a school and keen to gain QTS An overseas trained teacher who does not automatically qualify for QTS or who did not gain QTS within the four-year limit; The Assessment Only Route is open to colleagues in Independent Schools, Academies, Special Schools, PRUs; Formalise your teaching skills and open up your career prospects. If you are an experienced teacher with a degree, this route is your chance to demonstrate that you already meet all the standards for QTS – without the need for further training.

With Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you will be able to advance in one of the most satisfying and important careers of all. The qualification opens doors to greater responsibilities, more senior roles and progression up the pay scale. You could also consider taking your skills and knowledge to the next level. Our MA Education is an excellent option, especially if you have your sights set on more senior roles such as middle and senior leadership roles.

Application deadline

25 July 2023, 01 November 2023, 02 February 2024

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,500 students from over 100 countries, studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offer extraordinary support during your studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet you in your home country to share information and insights about life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    43rd out of 91 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    137 61%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    33rd

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    45th

    14

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