Assessment Only

The Assessment Only route is for those candidates already teaching in primary schools. Specifically, those who could be eligible to gain Qualified Teacher Status without undertaking a full initial primary teacher training route. Successful candidates move straight into the assessment process.

The assessment period for a candidate, from starting the Assessment Only route to being awarded QTS, is three months.

The Assessment Only route is suitable for applicants working as an instructor in a primary or secondary school. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they:

• Have whole class responsibility for lesson planning, teaching and learning for a minimum of two years full-time or the equivalent
• Are already a highly competent classroom teacher 
• Will be employed in a teaching role for the duration of the assessment period at a school where they can meet the full requirements of the Teachers’ Standards
• Are in a school which will fully support the application and assessment process
• Can show evidence of teaching in two schools across the two key stages in either primary or secondary
• Meet the application/entry qualification requirements
• Do not require additional training as need to be working at the level of a successful Early Career Teacher

Applicants must be a graduate and have a degree of 2:2 or above at time of application. Hold GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 for secondary and primary applications and additionally Science GCSE at Grade C/4 at time of application for primary.

Applicants for the AO route should:

• Have evidence of a clear DBS check
• Be teaching in a school where you have the opportunity to demonstrate that you meet all the Teachers' Standards for QTS
• Be able to show evidence of having taught and been accountable for pupils' learning for at least two years or the part time equivalent.
• Have evidence that you have taught across two key stages in either primary or secondary
• Have evidence that you have taught in two schools in the age ranges in which you are going to be assessed
• Possess the appropriate qualities, attitudes and values expected of a qualified teacher
• Be able to communicate clearly and accurately in standard English
• Meet the requirements for health and physical capacity to teach

If you think you meet the requirements for the Assessment Only route, then please contact [email protected] or complete our contact form.