Join The IQTS Program

Overview of the IQTS Program

The International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) program at UWE Bristol is an online teaching qualification.

This course targets current teachers seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and aims to enhance their teaching skills. Participants usually have at least two years of teaching experience and get support from their school.

Students must also show a solid grasp of teaching and learning pedagogy to meet the Teachers’ Standards (DfE 2011).

Participants will engage in practical assignments and receive feedback from experienced educators. This hands-on approach ensures they can effectively implement what they learn. By the end of the course, teachers will be well-prepared to meet the standards required for QTS and enhance their teaching practice.

Content Structure

To enroll in the iQTS course, you must be employed at a school and complete at least 120 days of teaching practice over a 36-week period.

Learning and Teaching

This course includes subject knowledge audits, workbooks, and school-based tasks with reflective components, all accessed via the online platform PebblePad. Live sessions include induction and tutor meetings.

Assessment

Assessment involves creating an online portfolio, evaluations by a school mentor and UWE Bristol tutor through lesson observations, meetings, and paperwork review. There is also a six-week final assessed practice and a viva voce (oral examination).

Criteria

For Primary (5-11 years):

Equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics and Science.
An undergraduate degree (typically 2:2 or higher), but all applications are considered based on course demands.
No specific subject requirement for the degree:

For Secondary (11-16 years):

Equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics.
An undergraduate degree (typically 2:2 or higher), but all applications are considered based on course demands.
Strong knowledge and skills in the chosen subject area, which may come from degree studies or other qualifications and experience.

Applicants must meet all iQTS Teachers’ Standards, including those related to subject knowledge. Full support is provided to ensure clarity on these standards.

Application:
Upload a personal statement explaining your motivation and goals for the course.

Necessary to meet iQTS Teachers’ Standards by the end of training

Additional Entry Requirements:

School Support

Applicant's Current Employing Institution

School

This course is practice-based and requires applicants to be employed at a supportive school that can confirm safeguarding clearances. It involves at least 120 days of teaching practice, an intensive teaching block, and two weeks in an alternative school setting. Trainees may need to record their teaching for self-reflection and evaluation. The school must agree to the course's requirements, signed by the Headteacher and UWE Bristol. Additional checks may be necessary for international contexts.

Assigned Mentor

In-School Mentor

Mentor

Each trainee must have an in-school mentor to support and co-evaluate their progress. UWE Bristol will coordinate with the applicant and school to ensure a mentor is assigned and properly trained before the course begins.

Ready to take the next step in your teaching career?