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  4. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Conversion Course – Secondary

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Conversion Course – Secondary

37 Weeks On Campus Certificate Program

University of Buckingham

Program Overview

The QTS Conversion Course is available to teachers who are currently employed in maintained or independent schools in England, and who have already completed the University of Buckingham s Independent PGCE. This course is the accreditation that enables teachers to teach in state-maintained and special schools in England and Wales.

Program Key Stats

£TBC (Total cost)


Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

You must be employed as a teacher in an independent or state-maintained primary school in England and be teaching the core subjects (English, maths and science) for a minimum of 50% of a full timetable. General primary trainees must be teaching the three core subjects across two consecutive Key Stages and for the subject specific course trainees’ teaching time should be split 50:50 between the core subjects and their chosen specific subject. UK degree. For equivalent qualifications,  Attend an interview. Demonstrate competence in literacy and numeracy. Provide a reference from your headteacher supporting your application to undertake a PGCE. Obtain the commitment from your school to release you for the second school placement and to provide a suitable mentor. Provide a satisfactory criminal record check and show the physical and mental fitness to teach. At least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent.

Career Options

  • Teaching
  • Administration
  • Education policy

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