Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Entry requirements

UK degree or equivalent of 2:2 or above.

GCSE in English, Mathematics and a Science at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

If you are required to undertake an equivalency test we will accept a grade 4 or better from the following:

• Equivalency Testing for English, mathematics or science (combined or Biology).
• A Star Equivalency for mathematics or science (combined or Biology) but NOT for English.
• Birmingham Central University (BCU) equivalency exams for all subjects

If you already have an equivalency exam from another provider then please contact University Admissions who will be able to advise you if it is acceptable.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status is designed for unqualified teachers (paid or unpaid) or in equivalent roles i.e. planning for, teaching, and assessing whole class groups across the primary curriculum (UON does not currently offer the Secondary AO route to QTS) working in one of the following settings:

• Mainstream school or Academy
• Free School
• Independent School
• Pupil Referral unit
• Special School.

*Please note that for candidates working in a Pupil Referral Unit or Special School, you will need to provide evidence of significant mainstream school experience.

Candidates should have two or more years’ experience of class teaching, have taught in two or more schools, meet the Teachers’ Standards, and whose role includes substantial amounts of planning, teaching and assessment.