Education Qualifications

British Trained Teachers

If you are a British trained teacher you need Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and must be registered with the General Teaching Council to be able to teach.

If you are interested in training as a teacher, there are a number of useful websites that will provide you with more specific details on entry into the profession - whether you are a UK or Overseas Trained Teacher (OTT):

• Training and Development Agency for Schools
• TeacherNet

Non UK Teacher Qualifications

If you are an OTT, you will need to have a fully recognised teaching qualification (and registration in some instances) from your country of origin. If you are in doubt about your qualifications, contact your nearest ITN Mark office or UK NARIC.

The Four Year Rule for OTTs

OTTs may work as teachers in British schools for a period of up to four years. The four year period commences on the day the OTT first works as a teacher in the UK and expires four years later, regardless of any breaks in teaching and irrespective of his/her immigration status. OTTs may not continue teaching after their four year period has expired if they have not obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

For further advice please contact the Training and Development Agency or the Overseas Trained Advice Line on 01245 454321.

Provisional Registration for OTTs

All OTTs must also gain provisional registration with the General Teaching Council (GTC) within one month of starting work in a British school. Registration is a legal requirement for all trained teachers – for further information contact the GTC on 0870 001 0308.

Non Teaching Qualifications Needed

Nursery Nurse - NVQ level 3, CACHE level 3 or a Diploma in Children’s services

Science Technician - Science Degree

IT Technician - Recognised IT qualification

DT Technician - Health and Safety certificate, Qualification relating to machinery

Welfare Officer - First Aid Cert