/ Short Courses /
Start date:
September 2025
Level:
Advanced
Places:
Places are awarded on a "first paid first serve" basis due to demand.
Cost / delivery:
£2995 / on-campus
4 months (3 hours per week)
Are you an experienced teacher ready to gain formal recognition for your skills?
The Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) assessment only route is designed for teachers who already have the knowledge and experience but need to demonstrate their competence against the Teachers' Standards.
Through lesson observations, portfolio submissions, and professional reflective discussions, you’ll showcase your teaching abilities and build evidence towards gaining QTS, without the need for additional training. With personalised support from experienced assessors, this streamlined process is your opportunity for career advancement and new opportunities in education.
Take the next step in your teaching journey and achieve the recognition you deserve. Apply now and join the ranks of qualified teachers making a difference in classrooms everywhere.
Why this course?
- A route to QTS for those people who meet the important entry requirements listed below
- Proven expertise: demonstrate your teaching competence against the Teachers' Standards through a structured assessment process
- Personalised support: receive guidance from experienced assessors to help you succeed
- Career advancement: unlock new opportunities and progress in your teaching career with formal recognition
- Flexible and efficient: you can apply for the AO route at any time in the academic year. Starting points are between September and the end of March
Course overview
The QTS Assessment only route is designed for experienced and skilled teachers who wish to gain formal recognition as qualified teachers without undergoing additional training.
This course provides a structured assessment process to assess candidates against the Teachers' Standards, ensuring they meet the requirements for QTS.
You will demonstrate your teaching competence through lesson observations, portfolio submissions, and professional discussions.
- Successfully demonstrate mastery of the Teachers' Standards in the relevant key stages and subjects
- Provide evidence of effective planning, teaching, and assessment practices in a school setting
- Reflect on and improve teaching practice through feedback and self-evaluation
- Demonstate the ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners
- Achieve QTS and progress into a professional teaching career
Entry requirements
In order to apply for this course you must have met the following conditions:
- A UK honours degree (2:2 or above)
- A minimum of two years teaching expereince in at least two schools
- Experience of teaching across the age range you wish to gain QTS in (3 - 7, 5 - 11, 11 - 16, 11 - 18, 14 - 18)
- Be employed in a school that will support you during this process
- GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (and Science for Primary)
In addition:
- If your expression of interest meets the criteria for the course, you will be interviewed with your employer
- You will be expected to take a literacy and numeracy test at the interview
If you meet the criteria and would like to apply, complete our expression of interest form and return it to AO@roehampton.ac.uk
