QTS vs QTLS

Why Bother?

QTLS

QTLS is a post-qualification process having completed a Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS).

This is the minimum qualification which will aid the creation of a online portfolio

(REfLECT+) however no ITE training is compulsory.

Entry Requirements

ITT Secondary teaching course providers set their own prerequisites. In general:

•Degree (min 2:2 with 50% of degree content within specialism)

•C grade GCSE Mathematics & English Language

Literacy and Numeracy skills tests

QTS

For those who have relevant former experience (overseas), trained in independent school or FE sectors, or are currently teaching unqualified graduates who have taught National Curriculum to correct age and ability groups in a minimum of two different school settings

spanning 3-19 (foundation through to 19) but not in a FE/HE environment.

QTS (AO)

QTLS

QTLS

DTLLS, Cert Ed or PGCE to qualify for professional formation leading to QTLS status.

Assessment Only route.

Application process

QTLS

Chasing Status

Upon completion of a DTLLS, PTLLS, Cert Ed or PGCE apply to SET, formerly ETF who now hold the legacy of IfL) by submitting REfLECT+ portfolio.

Intention Expressed by 29th January 2016

Application made by June 2016

Conferral od QTLS status by 31st August 2016

QTS

Methods of Entry

Apply via UCAS for a course which deals with your subject.

Direct to Teaching

Direct to Teaching (salaried)

PGCE

Assessment Only (AO)

QTS is only available upon completion of a course from a licensed ITT agencies, who are approved for specific training by the GTCE.

QTS

QTLS

Normally gained upon end of ITT course.

If you fail the course you will not be awarded QTS status and lose all monies etc.

QTLS is available directly from SET having completed an individually catered portfolio of work via REfLECT+

QTS

School led or university led training.

School Direct can be salaried.

SCITT and Teach First

Troops to Teachers for armed forces

RIS salaried for docterates

Courses can award PGCE or master credits.

Additional Assessment Only route

QTS (Q)

Who can you teach?

Where can you teach?

QTS(Q) is aimed towards those teaching in compulsory education (3-11 or 11-16).

QTLS is aimed at those teaching in FE (14-18).

You do not currently need a qualification to teach in non-maintained schools or colleges legally.

Sometimes you can teach legally within maintained schools.

So the argument is less about “where can I” and more “where should I teach?"

2012 Reforms

QTS vs QTLS

Section 1: my teaching biography

In this introductory section describe your route into teaching or training:

the role(s) you have and the context in which you teach.

Section 2: standardised elements

These are drawn from typical sources and are common to all candidates.

They are determined by a set of requirements that fit all teaching roles.

Completion of an approved initial teacher training qualification.

Confirmation of numeracy and literacy skills at or above Level 2.

Supporting testimony

Section 3: personalised elements

These are determined by SET and are non-standardised, personal and unique.

The personalised elements are:

Subject currency comprising written and supporting evidence, such as certificates

teaching and learning comprising written narrative plus supporting evidence.

Self-evaluation comprising written and supporting evidence plus self assessment

against the 2014 professional standards supporting evidence where possible

Professional development planning comprising written narrative

Reflective practice

Qualified Teacher Status

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills

(Not Qualified to Teach in the Learning Sector)

Both are qualifications regarding ones ability to teach.

Teaching Standards

“All teachers with QTS are subject to The Education Regulations 2012.

[These] may additionally be used to assess the performance of teachers who are subject to these regulations and who hold qualified teacher learning and skills (QTLS) status.”

Teaching Standards

The Professional Standards

2014 saw SET (formerly EFT) create their own standards to which their practitioners can work within.

Qts is called the ‘Total Q’ of a speaker driver and is derived from an equation where Qes is multiplied by Qms and the result is divided by the sum of the same.

QTLS upon the completion of the sequencing of the rice genome we can now clone and analyze quantitative trait loci (QTLs) to produce the desired higher yield for food/biofuel.

QTS - QTLS

SET Membership (QTLS) bring you:

Career and professional development

Professional status and recognition

Community and support

Saving money

(as of today)!

The National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) and General Teaching Council for Wales maintain all registrations, as well as issuing QTS certificates.

Member Associations

You need to be a member of SET to continue to have your QTLS status. The cost of undertaking professional formation leading to QTLS is £485.

SET recommend their practitioners are also members of other relevant agencies/associations.

QTS means you are licensed by the DfE to teach.