The Assessment-Only route is aimed at people who have typically spent at least two years in a teaching role and now want to develop their careers. You will be able to gain Qualified Teacher Status without the need for further training.
It’s ideal for staff currently employed as unqualified teachers in schools. They could include international teachers, cover supervisors, those with industry experience or teaching assistants who teach lessons.
The assessment-only route is open to both primary (general) and secondary teachers (all subjects). To be eligible, you must already be meeting the national teaching standards and have taught in more than one school.
The assessment process will be tailored to your needs and will take place as part of your day-to-day job. The support includes being assigned a school-based mentor.
Our Institute of Education also brings a wealth of expertise in teaching, school support and research. As well as our own Undergraduate and PGCE experts, we have partnerships with senior staff from schools across the region.
University staff will be able to guide you through the application process and you will also have an induction. We will carry out two lesson observations to support your progress during the 12-week period and will review your action plan.
You will also be asked to talk through a range of evidence to show your work as a teacher. This is set to include lesson plans, appraisals, examples of pupils’ work and extra-curricular activities.
The flexibility built into the Assessment-only route means you can choose from one of three start dates throughout the academic year (one per term).
Once you successfully complete the assessment, you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.