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QTS (Qualified teacher status)

The professional status needed to teach in maintained schools in England (and Wales, where it is recorded by the Education Workforce Council). It is gained through initial teacher training or an assessment route.

Stands for
Qualified teacher status
Used in
England, Wales
Topic
Teacher training

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Initial teacher training (ITT) England
Training to become a teacher that leads to QTS, through university-led or school-led routes. Also called initial teacher education (ITE).
Early career teacher (ECT) England
A newly qualified teacher in England in their two-year statutory induction period, supported by a mentor and the Early Career Framework. Formerly NQT.
Teachers' Standards England
The professional standards in England that trainees must meet for QTS and that set the minimum level of practice expected of teachers.
QTLS (Qualified teacher learning and skills) England
The professional status for teachers in further education in England, which is recognised as equal to QTS for teaching in schools.

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