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Trainee teacher

This section provides an overview of your transition from initial teacher training (ITT) to attaining qualified teacher status (QTS) and further developing your career. You can find out about induction, access practice materials and register for the QTS skills tests, and search for teaching vacancies.
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Register for the QTS skills tests

Register for the QTS skills tests and use our range of resources to help you pass.

QTS standards guidance

QTS standards guidance

Understand the scope and expectations of the QTS standards.

QTS skills tests

QTS skills tests

The information and resources in this section will help you to succeed in passing your QTS skills tests.

Finding a job

Finding a job

Access information on finding a job as a newly qualified teacher (NQT).

Becoming an NQT

Find out about statutory induction and the development opportunities available once you have attained QTS.

Support and tools

In this section you can learn about the range of support and tools available to teachers.

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My CPD

Welcome to ‘My CPD’. Save time and access in one place, tools to develop your professional career, enhance your teaching quality and impact in the classroom.

CPD Database

Visit the CPD Database to search for relevant quality assured CPD opportunities, including those that are free or specific to your role.

CPD Zone
Teacher Development Hub

Visit the Teacher Development Hub to access evidence based research and resources to raise performance in the classroom.

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CPD Guidance

Want to know how to get the best out of yourself and others? Access our resources to understand what good CPD looks like, how to evaluate its impact and how to write a CPD policy.