Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Since 1 September 1989, a person wishing to teach in the maintained sector has had to have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The three most common routes are via a PGCE, a B.Ed or by taking part in the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP). Once an individual successfully completes one of these training programmes and passes or is deemed to be exempt from, the three skills tests (numeracy, literacy and ICT) he or she is awarded QTS, becomes a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and can start induction.