{"id":12512,"date":"2023-02-28T22:00:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T22:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/?p=12512"},"modified":"2023-12-04T17:08:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T17:08:33","slug":"introducing-educatorsabroad-the-school-based-route-to-qts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/introducing-educatorsabroad-the-school-based-route-to-qts","title":{"rendered":"Introducing EducatorsAbroad: the school-based route to QTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most countries have a national standard that educators must meet before they can teach in state-run schools. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is the standard for teachers in England. Increasingly, we are seeing that international schools are requiring that teachers have QTS before they can employ them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are various routes educators can take to achieve QTS, most of them involve being assessed in the UK.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But not all\u2026&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"530\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_1-3.png\" alt=\"Qualified Teachers Status\" class=\"wp-image-12513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_1-3.png 530w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_1-3-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Introducing EducatorsAbroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we\u2019re excited to let you know about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/educatorsabroad.org\/home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EducatorsAbroad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers worldwide access to the Department for Education (England) Assessment Only route to Qualified Teacher Status (AOQTS).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on an assessment of performance that confirms candidate effectiveness in guiding student learning against English Teacher Standards.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individualised, building on your unique talents with guidance and resources provided by a team of professional educators.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brought to you wherever you teach with entry and completion whenever you are ready.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_2-4-640x425.png\" alt=\"Qualified Teachers Status\" class=\"wp-image-12514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_2-4-640x425.png 640w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_2-4-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_2-4-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_2-4.png 934w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working towards the aim of bringing a more international perspective to educational policy and practice, EducatorsAbroad are currently working across 96 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\">EducatorsAbroad&#8217;s network of support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the support of a global network of supervisors and mentors, each participant develops their understanding of QTS standards, refines their practice, and then creates a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to meet and even exceed QTS expectations as they teach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their flexible programme is tailored to the interests and aims of the individual, and usually take 2-3 terms to complete. And, as well as adding value to your CV, this qualification will open a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">world of employment opportunities &#8211; all without having to leave your current job, or to relocate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a prospective or current teacher looking to improve your effectiveness &#8211; and earn qualifications that reflect your skills &#8211; there\u2019s a good chance they can help. And so far, 100% of the teachers they have supported have gained the qualification.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a fantastic opportunity, with great odds of success.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_3-2-640x425.png\" alt=\"Qualified Teachers Status\" class=\"wp-image-12515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_3-2-640x425.png 640w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_3-2-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_3-2-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_3-2.png 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laura Liguori, a graduate of the scheme, tells us about her experience:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAfter eight years of teaching in international schools, having only a PGCE, I had reached a point in my career where without QTS, employment prospects were fewer and fewer. Headteachers and recruiters told me that even though I had some great teaching skills and experience, QTS was a key requirement for getting my next teaching role in a country of my choice. Universities in the UK could not provide an option that suited me because I was abroad, and I was at a point where I thought I could never get fully qualified.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, I contacted EducatorsAbroad. The registration process was fast and easy. Filling out the application form took little time once I had my documentation ready. Once accepted into the program, I was immediately assigned a mentor and throughout the entire process I was supported to develop my portfolio of evidence and prepare for observations at my school.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most impressive was EA\u2019s commitment to me when I decided to change schools halfway through the program &#8211; there was no time pressure to complete, my mentor helped me transfer evidence from one school to the next, and provided all the guidance I needed to help me pass my final assessment! Thanks to EducatorsAbroad I quickly moved into middle then senior leadership roles. EducatorsAbroad opened several doors for me!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\">EducatorsAbroad&#8217;s requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take advantage of this offering you\u2019ll need to:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be fluent in English.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be employed in an English\/IB curriculum pre-primary, primary or secondary school.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a bachelor&#8217;s university degree.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have taught in at least two schools.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out more about EducatorsAbroad and start exploring your route to an Assessment Only QTS-equivalent qualification, visit their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/educatorsabroad.org\/home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or email them at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:qtsmail@EducatorsAbroad.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">qtsmail@EducatorsAbroad.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducing EducatorsAbroad, a company which enables international educators to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) without having to be assessed in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":12516,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[857,875],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot_11-1.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5Krhd-3fO","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12512"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/96"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12512"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14029,"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12512\/revisions\/14029"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teacherhorizons.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}