QTS Assessment Only Programme

Course Description

Study Level: University, Level 7, Postgraduate

This route is designed for people with considerable school-based experience who wish to gain QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) without an academic award such as a PGCE. The intention is to certify the teaching of those already employed in schools, against the Teachers’ Standards.

Candidates must be working in a school in England and have experience of teaching the English National Curriculum across the phase in which they wish to qualify, early years, primary or secondary. In addition candidates need to have had experience in two different schools over two years, one of at least half a term in length. The candidate should be solely responsible for planning, delivering and assessment of students in their classes.

What You Will Learn

Although this is a very demanding course it is expected that the percentage of students retained and achieving successful outcomes will be very high. Much of this is due to the extensive experience of the candidates and the high quality professional and personal support provided by tutors and school staff, factors which are consistently identified by our students as key strengths of the provision. Of particular note is the Candidate Profile and Individual Development Portfolio which require you to reflect on your personal and professional development and to set targets accordingly with the support of your mentor and link tutor. On this route the link tutor will also serve as your personal tutor.

QTS AO Support Programme

Our QTS AO Support Programme will provide practical guidance to ensure that you receive a high quality programme of monitoring, professional development, support and assessment throughout your NQT period to obtain your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This is a very demanding course, however, high-quality professional and personal support will be provided by TFoIS link tutors and school mentors. Your QTS Profile will require you to be proactive in and reflect upon the development of your practice, to support your professional development and to set targets accordingly with the support of your mentor and link tutor.

Entry Requirements

  • The normal minimum qualifications which enable students to be admitted to the course are as follows:
  • Successful completion of an Honours Degree in an applicable subject area, usually class 2:2 or above, awarded by a United Kingdom Higher Education institution with degree awarding powers, or equivalent qualification;
  • Grade C / Grade 4 at GCSE level in Mathematics and Science, Grade B / Grade 5 (preferred) at GCSE level in English;
  • Potential international students’ qualifications will be checked by NARIC for appropriate equivalency;
  • Satisfactory health check.
  • Students should also:
  • Be able to communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written Standard English;
  • Have considerable, relevant school experience, determined on an individual basis and by how well they do at entry when considering the evidence portfolio of evidence against the Teachers’ Standards.

Students will be expected to undertake a literacy and numeracy audit (replacement of the professional skills tests from April 2020) to identify specific support and guidance, if any, is needed on developing these areas in line with expectations from the DfE.

Course Structure

  • Stage 1 – Application Stage
  • Make an enquiry; ensure that you meet the entry requirements of the course;
  • Submit an application;
  • Provide two references, from your two schools, that confirm you meet the experiential entry requirements
  • Stage 2 – Pre-Assessment Stage
  • A guidance meeting is provided to support you in meeting expectations
  • Complete and submit a pre-assessment portfolio using our online system. This is formatively assessed as you progress, providing maximum opportunity for success.
  • You must provide three pieces of evidence for each sub-standard. Collectively, your portfolio must be balanced across your two key stages and across the subject curriculum. The evidence should be drawn from both of your schools and weighted according to the duration of time spent teaching in each
  • Stage 3 – Interview Stage
  • Attend an interview with a member of the course team
  • Stage 4 – Assessment Stage
  • Undertake the 12-week assessment block in school while continuing with your normal job.
  • Teach 60% of a timetable, within your chosen subject, across two key stages for 12 weeks. Your school must be prepared to support this.
  • Complete the weekly monitoring and formative assessment processes, including journals, lesson plans, professional objectives and observations
  • You will be supported by an experienced school-based mentor (holding a QTS) during this period. Your school should allocate this person and provide capacity for them to meet with you and observe lessons.
  • You will be monitored remotely by your college Link Tutor, who will also make two observation and guidance visits.

Assessments

All the current Teachers’ Standards are assessed in one school placement and students must achieve a judgement of at least satisfactory to be recommended for QTS. Judgements of students’ attainment will be a joint decision between TFoIS link tutor and the Accredited College. You will receive regular feedback to support you in meeting all the Teachers’ Standards.

Next Steps

Upon successful completion and gaining award of QTS, you will be a qualified teacher in England and can be employed in any English state school (including mainstream academies, independent schools and international schools).

Fee Structure 2022/23

TOTAL Cost payable: £3,500.00 + VAT.  This is payable as a lump sum or over 3 instalments.

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