Progress with recognition

Structured. Empowering. Career-enhancing.

It's time to gain the recognition you've earned with a powerful step forward in your career. Whether you're starting out or want to develop your current role, we suggest you consider Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) Status.

QTLS is a nationally respected professional status which helps you:

  • demonstrate your commitment
  • grow your practice
  • stand out in the FE and skills sector.

'If I was speaking to someone who was thinking of getting QTLS, I would say that it will give you the ability to be more reflective as a practitioner.

You will also feel that you are defined by a set professional standards and it will then help you move forward within the teaching profession, because its about that wider professional development.'

Samya MSET QTLS, Deputy Group Curriculum Director at NCC

99% of QTLS holders said it positively impacted their teaching practice, their learners and their wider organisation

Why choose QTLS?

With QTLS, you can achieve these benefits already enjoyed by over 27,000 of your peers:

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Progress your career with status that employers value

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Earn recognition across the FE and skills sector

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Build confidence and credibility in your teaching

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Increase your earning potential

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Strengthen your teaching practice

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Improve outcomes for your students

How QTLS can boost your career

Strengthen your standing with a Teacher Reference Number (TRN)
Celebrate your status by using the QTLS post-noms
Profile your achievements on the Professional Status Register
Use your membership to foster your career with QTLS

  • 'QTLS has empowered me to contribute more confidently and credibly to the wider education landscape. It's a transformative journey that has enhanced both my daily practice and long-term leadership capacity.'

    Filip Szatkowski MSET QTLS, Lead Practitioner

  • 'Gathering evidence of my impact helped me see the real difference I make to my learners' lives - not just in skills, but in self-belief. QTLS has opened up new opportunities - I'm now actively contributing to cross-curricular innovation in my organisation.'

    Monique De Jager MSET QTLS, The Iffley Academy

  • 'The QTLS programme supported me in securing my current role as Post-16 Literacy Coordinator and has strengthened my confidence, planning, and assessment practice. I now feel better equipped to support students, mentor colleagues, and contribute meaningfully to the wider education community.'

    Paul Hayward MSET QTLS, Post-16 Literacy Coordinator

What to expect

QTLS is designed for teachers and trainers working in the FE and skills sector.

Professionals participating in the programme find it both demanding and very rewarding. If you choose to take up the QTLS opportunity, we will be on hand to support you.

 

  • Grow your practice through a structured, rigorous and rewarding six-month process
  • Access your practice against defined professional national standards and go on to draft a professional development plan
  • The programme gives you space to focus on your needs as you complete CPD to address your areas for development
  • You'll be reviewed on your individual development
  • You'll spend an average of four hours per week on the programme

Save the date. The next QTLS application window opens in August 2026.

ETF Partnership

ETF Partnership offers long-term, tailored collaboration to support your organisation's professional development goals. You can enhance the skillset and confidence of your team by supporting them to undertake QTLS or ATS programmes as part of your ETF Partnership. 

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