Professional qualifications are a pre-entry requirement to be a teacher in a state maintained school in the UK. There are a variety of entry routes and types and modes of training available for the would-be teacher. The structure of the education system varies between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and is reflected in the training provision. You will find guidance in this area at your university careers service. Further information on training to become a teacher including information on induction is available via the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) website, the DfES Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), and Fast Track Teaching. Information on the National Curriculum and links, guidance and resources are available on the National Curriculum Online site. Training in England and Wales Information is available from the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA). Training in Scotland Information is available from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). Details of entry qualifications and teacher education courses in Scotland are available on the Teach in Scotland website and on the Council for Scotland site. Teachers training outside Scotland will have to apply to the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC) for 'exceptional admission to the register' before applying for specific jobs. Training in Northern Ireland Information is available from Teacher training in Northern Ireland.
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