There are different ways to get QTS.
If you already have a degree, you can do a postgraduate teacher training course to get QTS.
-It doesn't matter when you graduated, and your degree subject doesn't necessarily need to be the subject you want to teach. Once you have QTS you could teach various subjects, providing you can show you have enough knowledge.
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-Other postgraduate teacher training courses come with a salary. This means you will not pay tuition fees and will receive a salary while you train.
+It does not matter when you graduated, and your degree subject does not necessarily need to be in the subject you want to teach. Once you have QTS, you can also teach any other subject, as long as you can show you have enough expertise.
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+Other postgraduate teacher training courses come with a salary. This means you will not pay tuition fees and will receive a salary while you train. These courses are in high demand and very competitive, so it’s important to apply as soon as you can if you’re eligible.
Find out more about postgraduate teacher training.
If you do not have a degree, you can:
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Teaching degree apprenticeships allow you work in a school and earn a salary while getting a bachelor’s degree, so you do not have to pay tuition fees.
Find out more about training to teach if you do not have a degree.
-You do not need a degree and QTS to teach in further education or to teach in early years. So if you want to become a teacher, but are not able to get a degree, you can explore these options.
Our experienced teacher training advisers offer free one-to-one support to thousands of people each year to support them through a career change into teaching. All of our advisers have years of teaching experience, so can also give practical advise and insights on what life in the classroom is like.
-If you have reservations about becoming a teacher, they may know of support available that you're not aware of, or could give practical advice on how other career changers have tackled barriers to becoming a teacher.
+If you're not sure if teaching is right for you, they may know of support available that you're not aware of, or could give practical advice on how other career changers have tackled barriers to becoming a teacher.
You can chat to your dedicated adviser by phone, text or email.
Find out more about getting a teacher training adviser.
When you apply for teacher training, you'll need to include things like proof of qualifications, and a written personal statement explaining why you want to become a teacher.
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To help show your qualifications, you can get a certified statement of your exam results if you did your GCSEs and A levels in the UK. You should also be able to request a copy of your degree certificate from the organisation where you studied in the UK.
+To help show your qualifications, you can get a certified statement of your exam results if you did GCSEs, CSEs, O levels or A levels in the UK. If you have a degree, you should also be able to request a copy of your degree certificate from the organisation where you studied in the UK.
For some career changers, it may have been a long time since they applied for a training course or wrote things like personal statements.
As well as getting support from advisers, you can also explore our guides and tips on how to apply for teacher training.