Public examinations and qualifications

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland there are several types of qualifications. General educational qualifications include GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education), GCE A-level (General Certificate of Education Advanced Level) and AS (Advanced Supplementary) examinations. GCSEs are usually taken at age 15 to 16 in a wide range of subjects. Grades are issued on a scale from A* to G (A* being the highest grade), these are based on assessment throughout the course with an examination at the end of the course. GCE A-levels are assessed mainly by an examination at the end of the course and are usually taken by those who are 18 years or over. GCE AS levels are of the same standard as GCE A-level but cover less content. These were introduced to help pupils cover more subjects thus increasing the breadth of their education.

Many pupils continue with further education either at school or at further education institutions, i.e. colleges. Schools are increasingly offering a range of vocational courses, as well as academic courses. However, it is more common for those wishing to pursue vocational courses to join further education institutions. Further education institutions offer a wide range of both academic and vocational courses. Pupils wishing to pursue a higher educational level usually transfer to a higher education institution (College or University) at age 18 years.

General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs) are an alternative educational path for those entering further education at college or school. GNVQs combine general and vocational education with employment. GNVQs are based on the skills required by employers combined with the development and understanding of skills needed in vocational areas. Vocational areas covered include business, health and social care or engineering.

Specific to occupations are National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) (in Scotland — Scottish Vocational Qualifications, SVQs), these qualifications are based on skills, knowledge and competencies required by specific occupations set out by industry defined standards. A number of standards are used to assess NVQs/SVQs, these include observations within the workplace, oral questioning, practical and written questioning and assignments. A five-level framework is applied to NVQs/SVQs, each level broadly equates to its following description:

• level 1: foundation skills in semi-skilled occupations
• level 2: semi-skilled occupations
• level 3: technician/skilled/craft/supervisory occupations
• level 4: technician/junior management occupations
• level 5: professional/senior management occupations

The framework is divided into 11 areas of major sectors of industry and commerce. Each area has various levels up to level 5. Once obtaining NVQs/SVQs, it is possible to progress into higher education or employment.

Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are modular courses of vocational study mostly taken at college or school.

The English education system

Education in England is divided into primary, secondary, further and higher education.

Compulsory education lasts for 11 years. Statutory school ages are between five and 16 years. Children are legally required to start attending school at the start of the term after their fifth birthday either on 31 August, 31 December or 31 March, however children often start earlier than this.

Pupils are required to stay in school until the last Friday in June of the school year in which they reach 16 years of age. During this time children must receive full-time education that is suited to their age, ability, aptitude and special educational needs. If a child does not attend school, the local authority must be satisfied that other appropriate provision is available.

Most pupils transfer from primary to secondary school at the age of 11. However, a system of middle schools also exists; here pupils are transferred from primary school at either age eight or nine years, then onto secondary education at age 12 or 13 years.

Most secondary schools in England are comprehensive and do not operate a selective entrance system. However, in some parts of England, a grammar school system also operates and pupils are usually required to pass an entrance examination based on their ability.

Teachernet provides further information on the UK education system.

subjects in demand in secondary schools

What subject would you like to teach?

These subjects are in demand in secondary schools. If you choose to train to teach one of these subjects, you can get additional support and funding. Find out more by selecting from the options below.

Can't see your subject here? Visit the National Curriculum website for more information.

 

Design and technology

Find out about becoming a design and technology teacher.

Information and communication technology

Find out about becoming an ICT teacher.

Maths

Find out about becoming an maths teacher.

Modern languages

Find out about becoming a modern languages teacher.

Music

Find out about becoming a music teacher.

Religious education

Find out about becoming an RE teacher.

Science

Find out about becoming a science teacher.

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Salary scales

This page outlines the basic salary scales for all teachers from September 2008.

	England and Wales (excluding London and fringes)	Inner London	Outer London	London fringes
Leadership group
Max (headteachers)	£100,424	£107,192	£103,264	£101,417
Min (headteachers)	£40,494	£47,265	£43,334	£41,484
Min	£35,794	£42,559	£38,634	£36,781
Advanced skills teachers
Max	£54,417	£61,188	£57,260	£55,406
Min	£35,794	£42,559	£38,634	£36,781
Post-threshold pay scale
Max	£35,121	£42,419	£38,634	£36,114
Min	£32,660	£39,114	£35,926	£33,652
Main pay scale
Max	£30,148	£34,768	£33,554	£31,138
Min	£20,627	£25,000	£24,000	£21,619
Unqualified teachers
Max	£23,903	£27,794	£26,746	£24,893
Min	£15,113	£19,007	£17,953	£16,106

Teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments

These are additional payments for taking on additional responsibilities.

TLR 1 max	£11,841
TLR 1 min	£6,997
TLR 2 max	£5,920
TLR 2 min	£2,422

Special needs allowances

Level 2	£3,778
Level 1	£1,912

TDA – Training and Development Agency for Schools – pay and benefits

Overseas Trained Teacher FAQs

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Please find below, a number of frequently asked questions (back to help):

• As an overseas trained teacher, what do I need to be able to teach in the UK?
• What is QTS and how do I get it?
• What is a CRB and how long is it valid for?
• What is a spine point?
• What is the GTC?
• What is the difference between a state school and an independent school?
• What is the DCSF?
• What is the National Curriculum?
• Where can I find schools that are looking for graduates for the Graduate Teacher Training Programme?
• I am an overseas trained teacher, where can I get advice about teaching in the UK?
• Why is it that, when I conduct a search before logging in, I get more vacancies shown than if I conduct a search after I have logged in?
• I am an Overseas Trained Teacher, can I undertake supply work?
• How can I achieve QTS while working in the UK?
• How can I find out if I need a work permit to work in the UK?

As an overseas trained teacher, what do I need to be able to teach in the UK?
In order to come to the UK and teach you will need to have the following:

1. You will need to have QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) unless you are working temporarily for a maximum of four months and you need to be registered with the General Teaching Council.

If you qualified as a school teacher in another country you will need to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) before you can work as a permanent, qualified teacher in England. The TTA's Overseas Trained Teacher Programme gives Overseas Trained Teachers (OTTs) the opportunity to gain QTS while they work in a school. There are special arrangements which give Overseas Trained Teachers the option of presenting themselves for QTS assessment without further training. For more information visit http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/becomingateacher.aspx.

2. Your qualifications must be recognised and given a UK equivalent. The best people to talk to about this are NARIC (the National Academic Recognition Information Centre). They can give you further information regarding your qualifications and their equivalent in the UK.

3. You will need a work permit. The Border and Immigration Agency can provide further information on obtaining a work permit.

There is a section in 'Advice' for non-UK teachers about the procedures that you will need to go through and the agencies that can provide you with information.

Should you need any more detailed information, visit the Training and Development Agency's website where there is a more comprehensive guide to all aspects of teaching.

What is QTS and how do I get it?
QTS stands for Qualified Teacher Status. This is awarded to a teacher who has completed an appropriate teaching qualification and is deemed to uphold the professional code of the General Teaching Council of England. Only a teacher with QTS can be employed in a maintained school on a permanent contract, with pay according to the qualified teacher pay scale and access to continuing professional development and pension contributions. The most common route to QTS is through the completion of a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) followed by a year’s induction in schools. For full details of the standards for QTS visit: http://www.tta.gov.uk/php/read.php?sectionid=108&articleid=456

What is a CRB and how long is it valid for?
A CRB is the common term used to refer to a background check performed by the Criminal Records Bureau. A clear ‘enhanced disclosure’ from the CRB is an essential pre-requisite for any person who wishes to work with children or vulnerable adults, regardless of their job role.

Enhanced disclosure takes between three and six weeks from initial application. You cannot work in the presence of children or vulnerable adults until this is returned. Under the present DCSF guidelines, a CRB check is valid for three years unless you have a break in service of over three months, in which case a new disclosure will be required. Visit www.crb.org.uk for information on services, your rights and details of the check.

What is a spine point?
All teachers working in the maintained sector are paid according to the Main Pay Scale. This ensures that teachers’ pay is proportionate to their experience, level of qualification, level of responsibility and the cost of living in their area.
Classroom teachers begin on the main pay scale (MPS). This is broken down according to location into England and Wales, Inner London, Outer London and Fringe. This scale runs from M1 to M6. Each September teachers move up a point on the scale subject to satisfactory performance. It should be noted that at least one period per week must be completed over a twenty-six week period to count as a ‘year in teaching’.

Upon reaching the top of the main pay scale a teacher will be assessed against eight national standards. If successful they will have the opportunity to be assessed to cross the ‘threshold’ to the upper pay scale (UPS). This scale runs from U1 to U5.
Additional salary points and opportunities to earn are made available for further specialism or responsibility. For full details of teachers pay in the UK visit: www.teachernet.gov.uk/Management/pay_and_performance/pay/

What is the GTC?
The GTC is the General Teaching Council for England. The role of the GTC includes the improvement of standards in teaching and in the quality of learning. It is particularly concerned with professional standards and acts as a regulator of teaching standards, including a disciplinary function.

GTC registration is required for all teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Overseas Trained Teachers (OTTs) may work in England for up to four years without QTS but if an OTT gains QTS then registration is required.

Alternatively, if you are considering teaching in Wales, visit the General Teaching Council for Wales website.

What is the difference between a state school and an independent school?
There are several types of state schools forming what is referred to as the ‘maintained sector’. Essentially, the significant differences between the maintained and independent sector are in funding.

A maintained school is owned and funded by an external body. This is usually the Local Authority for that area, a charitable organisation or a church foundation. Schools in the maintained sector have to deliver the national curriculum.
An independent school is usually funded by fee-paying students and is not maintained by the Local Authority or central government. Such a school is not required to follow the national curriculum, although the majority do.

What is the DCSF?
The DCSF, or the Department for Children, Schools and Families, is the agency responsible for education in England and is headed by the Secretary of State. The goals of the DCSF are; “to give children an excellent start in education, enable young people to equip themselves with life and work skills and encourage adults to achieve their full potential through learning.” For more information, visit the DCSF website.

What is the national curriculum?
The national curriculum (NC) is the outlined educational requirement for pupils of a compulsory school age (5-16yrs). It is organised on the basis of five key stages: Key Stage 1 applies to children aged 3-5, Key Stage 2 & 3 are applicable to primary schools and Key Stage 4 & 5 to secondary schools. For a comprehensive summary of the national curriculum visit the National Curriculum website.

Where can I find schools that are looking for graduates for the Graduate Teacher Training Programme?
This is a tricky one. In the vast majority of instances the most effective way to find a school to support you through a GTTP is by making independent individual applications to all schools in your area. Some positions may be advertised on LA websites. Further guidance is available from the GTC helpline on (0870) 001 0308.

I am an overseas trained teacher. Where can I get advice about teaching in the UK?
A great place to start is the International Zone on eteach.com, providing comprehensive information on the UK education system, qualifications, curriculum, types of schools, visas and work permits. For further information visit Teachernet or call the TDA helpline on 0845 6000 991.

Why is it that, when I conduct a search before logging in, I get more vacancies shown than if I conduct a search after I have logged in?
Schools can specify the location (or country) they wish to receive applications from. It is most likely that you are unable to apply for certain vacancies as you are not resident in the country in which the position is advertised. Alternatively, you may not have qualifications which have been specified by the advertisers as necessary for the post. Before applying for positions, please check that you have the relevant qualifications and/or satisfy the specified criteria.

I am an Overseas Trained Teacher - can I undertake supply work?
Overseas trained teachers (OTTs) from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are able to teach in England for up to four years without the need to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), provided that your visa / work permit allows you to work in the UK. As such you are able to undertake supply work and this is, in fact, a recommended means for OTTs to gain experience of the UK education system and British schools prior to gaining QTS. To find out about working in an Eteach managed supply pool visit the Eteach Supply Teaching section.

How can I achieve QTS while working in the UK?
The Teacher Training Agency is responsible for enabling Overseas Trained Teachers (OTTs) to attain QTS while working in the UK. Your application must be overseen by a recommending body, such as the school in which you are working. If you feel that you need support you may follow a training plan that could last up to a year. If not, you will need to demonstrate that you meet the required QTS standards. As a qualified teacher from overseas you can apply for QTS assessment without any further training.

How can I find out if I need a work permit to work in the UK?
There are many countries from which nationals do not require a work permit to gain employment in the UK. To clarify your personal situation contact the British Embassy or High Commission in your country.