Teaching Standards Qts
International schools are looking for NQT's who are trained in the UK to teach core subjects abroad. Teaching jobs in Europe are on the rise according to inquiries and interest at YourEducationJob.com
They have noted a significant rise in requests and job postings for UK trained teachers and currently cannot meet the demands from international schools.
NQT's as well as experienced teachers looking for teaching jobs abroad are in high demand and a move to another country could present many benefits. Many schools pay for costs and accommodation although this is not guaranteed.
NQT's and experienced, qualified teachers are encouraged to visit the Your Education Job to view opportunities if they are considering a teaching job abroad.
Overseas Trained Teachers (OTT)
If you have qualified as a teacher in another country and you wish to continue a career in teaching in the UK, you will need to gain QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
What are the restrictions for you if you do not hold QTS?
The law allows you to teach in the UK without gaining QTS for a total of four years. This time starts from the very first day you start teaching in a UK school. This is often called 'the four year rule'. Although this is possible, and teachers from overseas make a very valuable contribution to UK schools in this way, it is important that you are aware of, and learn of the benefits of obtaining QTS. If you wish to continue teaching outside of these four years, you will need to obtain QTS.
What is QTS?
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required in England and Wales to become, and continue being, a teacher of children in the state and special education sectors. Similar statuses exist in the rest of the United Kingdom (Scotland and Northern Ireland), but under different names. The set of standards is issued by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and The Teacher Development Agency (TDA) is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the QTS process and allocates each assessing organisation with a number of QTS places.
Teachers must meet this criteria in order to gain QTS and evidence must be shown in a portfolio, against the requirements.
Why gain QTS?
Three simple reasons:
If you want to teach in the UK after the four years has expired
If you want to return to the UK to teach at a later date
If you need an extension to your Work Permit, Holiday Visa or Working Visa.
How do I obtain QTS?
An employment based programme is the quickest and easiest way to obtain QTS. This allows you to work in a teaching job as well as studying. It is sometimes possible to be awarded QTS without undertaking extra training by assessment only but the type and length of training depends on your qualifications and previous experience as a teacher.
What should I do if I am an overseas trained teacher?
In order to get the best advice on how to obtain QTS, it is strongly recommended that either before you arrive in the UK, or shortly after your arrival you:
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Primary Teaching Oppurtuntities in Canada?
My wife is primpary school teacher in england and she have got QTS and now doing part time MA in education. We want to move canada and we were wondering if teaching standards are same over ther or are different? Could someone guide us as how can she apply for as primary teacher in Canada and does she need to do any study in canada or would they consider UK qualification satisfactory to apply for jobs?
The most important thing to know is that teachers are certified separately in each Canadian province. So for example the British Columbia College of Teachers certifies teachers in that province. Getting certification is quite a complex process. You should contact the appropriate certification body directly if you know which province you will reside in. Here, just for an example, is what the BC College of Teachers has to say:
http://www.bcct.ca/certification/faq.aspx#outside
Good luck.
The QTS Standards Rap
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Professional Values and Practice: Achieving the Standards for QTS |
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The professional code of the General Teaching Council lists eight new standards, each of them analysed here in detail using questions and activities to describe what trainee teachers need to know, understand and demonstrate as they work towards Qualified Teacher Status... |
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QTS: A Practical Introduction (Qts: Audit & Self-Study Guides) |
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One of a series written for students working towards Qualified Teacher Status, this title offers a straightforward introduction to QTS and to the Initial Teacher Training National Curriculum (ITTNC). It explains what QTS is, what each of the QTS Standards means, and how they are achieved. |
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Learning and Teaching in Primary Schools (Achieving Qts) |
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This is an essential text for all primary trainees, covering the fundamental issues for learning and teaching in primary schools today. It motivates and challenges trainees at the same time as guiding them through the Standards for the Award of QTS... |