Teachers trained overseas have the right to teach for up to four years without Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), but within that time must gain QTS. You are free to apply for any vacancy that you feel qualified for, and should discuss gaining QTS at interview. Please note that schools are reluctant to appoint candidates that they cannot interview face to face, and London Borough of Newham does not recruit directly from overseas.

Please see the following files for further useful information:

From 1 April 2012, OTTs who qualified in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA will be recognised as qualified teachers and awarded Qualified Teacher Status in England without being required to undertake any further training or assessment. OTTS will still be required to satisfy any UK Border Agency requirements that may apply for the purposes of entering or remaining in the UK to work as a teacher. In order to be awarded recognition as a qualified teacher, OTTs will need to have satisfied both of the following conditions in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA: (a) OTTs must have successfully completed a course of initial teacher training which is recognised by the competent authority in that country; and (b) have successfully completed or satisfied any additional conditions, including any period of professional experience comparable to an induction period, which are required for employment on a permanent basis in government schools.

Applying for QTS

Teachers qualified in the EEA with qualifications equivalent to UK teaching qualifications can access teaching positions in the same way as home-trained teachers.

Please also see the following files for further useful information or call the Teaching Line on 0800 389 2500: