Assessment Only Route

Program Overview

Through a 12-week assessment phase, candidates demonstrate their teaching skills, knowledge, and curriculum understanding to become fully certified to teach in primary or secondary education across the UK.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Assessment Only route allows suitably qualified and experienced candidates to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) without the need for extensive training. It is a one-year full-time program based at the Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester.

• Objectives: The objective of the program is to provide candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to become qualified teachers in primary or secondary education.
• Program Description: The Assessment Only route is designed for candidates who already have a relevant degree and significant teaching experience.
The program involves a 12-week assessment phase, following an Initial Assessment Visit by a university assessor. During this time, candidates are assessed on their teaching skills, knowledge, and understanding of the curriculum. Candidates must meet DfE compliancy criteria and required teaching experience.

Assessment:

• Assessment Phase: The assessment phase typically lasts up to 12 weeks after the Initial Assessment Visit.
• Assessment Criteria: Candidates are assessed on their teaching skills, knowledge, and understanding of the curriculum.
• Assessment Methods: The assessment methods may include classroom observations, lesson plans, and other relevant assessments.

Careers:

Gaining QTS will enable you to teach in any school in the country whether state-maintained, independent or an academy.

Other:

• Geographical Coverage: The program covers a large geographical area including Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, West Sussex and Surrey.
• University of Chichester's History: Chichester has a long and distinguished history in teacher training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The Institute of Education is recognized nationally as a center of excellence for teacher education and research development.