We work closely with South Farnham SCITT, an Ofsted Outstanding provider of School Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT).
How do I gain Qualified Teacher Status?
There are two main pathways to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You can become a student and sign up to Initial Teacher Training (ITT) or you can be employed and apply for the Assessment Only (AO) route after gaining two years of teaching experience. The main characteristics of each pathway are summarised below:
Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
- Student status as a Trainee Teacher
- Achieve Qualified Teacher Status in one academic year
- Weekly professional study sessions with South Farnham SCITT
- Option to achieve PGCE alongside QTS
- Eligible to apply for a tuition fee loan and maintenance loan
- Tax-free government bursary of £5K to £29K for eligible subjects
Assessment Only (AO)
- Employed status as an Unqualified Teacher with annual salary
- Achieve Qualified Teacher Status after two years of teaching
- Flexible start date
- Assessment lasts up to 12 weeks and costs £3,000 with South Farnham SCITT
Entry Requirements for both ITT and AO pathways
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)
Application
If you would like to apply to become a qualified teacher via either pathway, please register your interest here and we will be in touch.
Any trainee teachers who are placed at the RGS benefit from the support of dedicated mentors and expert subject specialists who guide and challenge them to become exceptional teachers. Whether changing career or fresh out of university, RGS Guildford provides a supportive and enriching environment for aspiring teachers to gain the skills, experience and qualifications required to begin a successful teaching career.
