Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) can be obtained in a number of different ways. Training can be part university-based or it my take place 100% in school. It is important to be fully briefed on all the regulations so that you can make the best choice for your individual situation. If you haven’t already done so, read through the ‘Before you start’ section of the site before choosing your options.
The amount of time it takes a candidate to gain QTS differs. Sometimes overseas trained teachers opt for a fast-track route, but for other trainees a flexible, part-time route can be preferable, although taking longer to complete. There is a lot of research to be done, but this website is here to offer a helping hand through the challenges involved in becoming a fully qualified teacher.
Should I teach Primary or Secondary?
As you choose a route to QTS, you have to make a choice concerning the age of the pupils you want to teach: primary (Key Stage 1 and 2) or secondary (Key Stage 3 and 4). A few courses combine different key stages (for example KS2 + KS3), but this is quite rare. It is worth noting that, beyond KS3 (the age of 14), language learning is optional in England.
