This route is specifically aimed at experienced and competent candidates who:

• Have completed at least two years of full-time teaching experience (or the equivalent) in a minimum of two UK school settings. This experience must include evidence of whole-class teaching with sole responsibility for planning, marking, assessing, and reporting on pupils’ progress.
• Are employed in a UK school in a teaching role with sole responsibility for teaching, assessment and planning
• Have the support of your employing or hosting school;
• For the primary phase you need to be teaching the full curriculum including the core subjects of Mathematics, Literacy, including SSP and Science as well as a range of foundation subjects such as Geography, History, Art and Music. You can’t be a subject specialist such as PE or Music;
• Can Provide evidence that you meet the Teachers’ Standards across a minimum of two consecutive age ranges;
• can demonstrate that they meet the Teachers’ Standards to be recommended for qualified teacher status (QTS) without any further training.
• have the intellectual and academic capabilities in English and Mathematics required to carry out the role of a teacher.
• have achieved grade 4 or above GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Mathematics, English Language or English Literature. For primary candidates, have achieved grade 4 or above GCSE in a science subject.
• have a achieved a first degree from the UK or equivalent. A first degree comprises 300 HE credit points of which 60 must be at level 6 of the QCF. Applicants with a foundation degree will need to supplement this qualification with at least 60 credits at level 6 (HE level 3) in order to attain an equivalent single qualification. If you have any questions about the suitability of your qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact us;

  We offer Assessment Only in primary (age ranges 3-7 and 5-11) and all main secondary subjects (age ranges 11-16, 11-18 or 11-19).

We have a rolling start date for Assessment Only. As soon as you apply and can show you meet the course entry requirements you’ll be enrolled and the process will begin.

Recruitment Process

• Once we receive your application we will commence compliance checking
• We will send you interview guidance to help you prepare
• You will be observed teaching in the age range you are applying to be assessed in
• You will be expected to talk through your teaching experience to date, your experience of different approaches to teaching and learning and to school organisation and management and your experience of teaching children and young people from different backgrounds across the ability ranges.
• We will let you know on the day if you have been successful.

Assessment-Only FAQs

What is the cost of Assessment-Only QTS?

The cost of qualifying as a teacher through the Assessment-Only route to QTS is £2,800. This is payable before the first visit.

Travel costs might apply if you work in a school far from the SCITT. Additional charges may apply if you are a teacher working abroad who requires an assessment team to travel to assess in your home setting. We will, of course, try our best to minimise any such costs.

When could you start the assessment period?

You can start the assessment period at any time during the year. We are happy to discuss a potential start date with you when you apply.

What will happen once you have gained QTS?

You will enter the profession as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a two-year induction period. This period can be ‘fast-tracked’, subject to the approval of the appropriate body.

How do I apply for the Assessment-Only Route into Teaching?

If you want to apply for the Assessment-Only QTS route, you can apply directly to us using the form below.

If you have any questions, please use the ‘Contact Us’ form below, and a team member will contact you.