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QTS - Qualified Teaching Status
Hendon Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
12 Weeks
OverviewThe Assessment Only (AO) route is a route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) that does not include a period of training.Why gain Qualified Teacher Status through- Assessment Only (Primary and Secondary) at Middlesex University?This programme is suitable for experienced graduate practitioners from UK or overseas who have taught in at least two schools in the UK but do not have QTS. Candidates will need to demonstrate that they are able to meet all the standards for QTS without the need for further training.Once accepted, you should expect to be recommended for QTS within 12 weeks.Course contentWhat happens on the Qualified Teacher Status - Assessment Only (Primary and Secondary) programme?This is not a training programme. Instead, it is a selection and assessment process.However, candidates who are seeking an academic award to supplement QTS can be considered for enrolment on the PG Cert Teaching programme. Completion of the Assessment Only process meets the requirements for module EDG3001 and bespoke arrangements can be considered and agreed for the remaining PG Cert modules. Candidates who are interested in exploring this option should express an interest when applying. Additional fees are incurred if candidates wish to pursue this additional option.
You must have GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above, or be able to demonstrate equivalence, in English language, mathematics and, if applying for QTS within the primary phase, Science; You must hold a degree of a UK higher education institution or equivalent qualification (for secondary candidates, normally 50% of your degree would be directly relevant to your chosen subject for assessment); Original certificates must be available, in order to progress your application.; We also accept equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or other appropriately accredited providers if the testing arrangements have been approved by the ITT team at Middlesex. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills.; You must have the support of the school that you will be teaching in for the assessment stage; You must be teaching in the supporting school and be judged to be currently meeting, or very close to meeting the QTS Teachers' Standards; You must have significant teaching experience (typically 2-3 years) with clear evidence of continuing professional development), across two consecutive age ranges* selected from the following: Ages 3-5 (Foundation Stage) Ages 5-7 (School years 1 and 2) Ages 7-9 (School years 3-4) Ages 9-11 (School years 5-6) Ages 11-14 (school years 7-9) Ages 14-16 (School years 10-11) Ages 16-19 (School years 12-13)
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