Do you need QTS If you have PGCE?

Do you need QTS If you have PGCE?

In short, no – you only need QTS. The PGCE is an additional qualification offered by some providers, which you can gain alongside QTS. However, it’s advisable to gain a PGCE if you want to teach in Scotland and other countries such as the USA, as the PGCE is an internationally-recognised qualification.

Does completing a PGCE give you QTS?

The PGCE stands for the Post Graduate Certificate in Education. It’s a postgrad qualification that gives you qualified teacher status (QTS).

Can I teach in UK without QTS?

You can teach in independent schools, academies, and free schools in England without QTS, but it’s a definite advantage to have it. If you are working as an unqualified teacher, you could achieve QTS via the Assessment Only route.

Is PGCE and QTS the same?

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is the qualification required by those who wish to teach in state schools in England and Wales, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is an additional academic qualification which includes QTS.

Is PGCE better than QTS?

QTS means you have qualified teacher status- this means that you are qualified to teach in any school in England. A PGCE is a post- graduate certificate in education. This means you have a Masters level certificate in the study of education. You can have QTS without a PGCE which will allow you to teach.

What is PGCE non QTS?

The PGCE (Non QTS) is for practising teachers who have gained Qualified Teacher Status and who now wish to gain the internationally recognised academic award of a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.

Can you work as a teacher without QTS?

Qualified teacher status ( QTS ) is a legal requirement to teach in many English schools, and considered desirable for teachers in the majority of schools in England. Schools in England where teachers can be employed without QTS include academies, free schools and private schools.

What can I do without QTS?

If you don’t have QTS, there are options for you if you want to work in schools. You can be employed as a cover supervisor in secondary schools; however, you’ll need a degree, and experience in a placement in a secondary school to qualify.

Can I get QTS online?

Your QTS certificate will be available online from the teacher self-service website.

Can I be a teacher without PGCE?

Do I need a PGCE to teach? No. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a PGCE to teach. All you need is QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or the equivalent, QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills).

Can I do a PGCE online?

Online PGCEs can be studied at most or the majority of universities and can be taken either as a full time option or, in a smaller number of cases, as a flexible part time course. Part time courses allow you to study the course over two years at a pace that suits you.

Can you teach without Nqt?

That’s no problem. You don’t have to do your NQT straight after your training year. In fact, there is no time limit on it at all.