The Assessment Only Route (AOR) to QTS is designed for experienced teachers with a degree, who can demonstrate that they have met all the Teachers Standards but who don’t yet have qualified teacher status (QTS).
It does not include any training and is only suitable for those currently working as an unqualified teacher in a school, with teaching experience as an unqualified teacher in at least two schools.
Who can undertake an AOR
- Candidates who have significant experience working in 2 schools (or equivalent educational settings), as an unqualified teacher but do not possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You must be currently employed in a UK school in the Cumbrian region for the One Cumbria AO route,
- Overseas Trained Teachers who do not automatically qualify for QTS.
- Experienced FE lecturers who are now working in school and wish to gain QTS.
About the programme
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate that they are a reflective practitioner who has met all of the Teachers’ Standards. Candidates will be able to demonstrate that they can apply their skills, knowledge and understanding effectively and flexibly in a range of school settings and age phases.
As this is an AOR, there is no formal taught element to the course. Candidates will normally be assessed over the period of the course in the school in which they are employed. Over this period there is an expectation that the employment-based school will provide the candidate with appropriate and effective mentor support. The formal AOR is expected to last no more than three months.
Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. Where possible, interviews will take place in the term prior to starting. The 12 week window of assessment will begin at the start of every term.
Entry requirements
Candidates must have:
- Taught as an unqualified teacher in at least two schools, early years or further education settings. This must include evidence of whole class teaching with sole responsibility for planning, marking, teaching and assessing pupils work.
- You must be currently employed in a school in the Cumbrian region of England for the One Cumbria route.
- Experience of teaching children and young people with different backgrounds and abilities across the chosen age ranges .
- For the Secondary phase, you must be teaching your subject specialism for a minimum of 50-60% of your timetable and should cover the teaching of at least two key stages
- For the Primary phase you need to be teaching the full curriculum including the core subjects of maths, literacy – phonics and science, as well as a range of foundation subjects such as geography, history, art and music, and have experience of teaching this in 2 different key stages.
- The candidate must not have previously failed a QTS programme.
NB the role of Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor does not normally meet these entry criteria.
Qualifications
- Grade C/4 GCSE (or equivalent) in English and mathematics. In addition, for primary, a science GCSE at Grade C/4 is required.
- A first degree or equivalent qualification, normally at 2:2 or above though this is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Other entry requirements
Candidates must:
- Demonstrate the health and physical capacity to teach.
- Be able to evidence they have met the Fundamental Maths and English Proficiencies.
- Have regard to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ statutory guidance and be deemed suitable to work with children through pre-selection checks; DBS and children’s barred list.
- Candidates who have lived or worked outside of the UK must not be subject to a prohibition order issued by the Secretary of State or prohibited to teach in another country of the European Economic Area.
Please note: Candidates are required to provide original GCSE and Degree certificates.
Fees
The fees can be paid by the applicant or the supporting school.
Please note this route cannot be funded through Student Finance England.
- The pre- stage/stage one of application process costs £700 and this is non-refundable and will not be reimbursed if the provider deems the candidate to be unsuitable for the programme. We therefore recommend that you read the compliance criteria in detail before you make an approach to One Cumbria SCITT
- Fees can be paid in two instalments or as a one-off payment at the start of the assessment.
- Please note: QTS will not be recommended until the fee is paid in full to One Cumbria SCITT.
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 (interview) | £250(non refundable) |
| Stage 2 (Assessment visit 1 and target setting) | £450 (non refundable) |
| Stage 3 (Assessment Visit 2, moderation and QTS) | £1,800 |
| Total Cost | £2500 |
To apply for this course, you must first check you have met the eligibility criteria using this document
- Please download and complete the form. After completing the AOR assessment form, and if you are sure you meet the government’s eligibility requirements for this route (as outlined above), please send the completed form to beddoet@onecumbria.education
- Please note, the AOR assessment form is for us to further explore your eligibility and may not result in you being asked to formally apply for the AOR.
- If you meet the entry criteria, you will be sent an application form.
