Teachers who trained outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and who are not nationals of an EEA member state can work for up to four years in England as a temporary teacher without the need for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). If they wish to continue teaching in England after this, they must obtain QTS.

The Overseas Trained Teacher Programme (OTTP) is a personalised training and assessment programme which leads to QTS and allows non-EEA teachers to be employed on a permanent basis in England.

Entry requirements:

• A qualification to teach in a non-EEA country. Check that your qualification is recognised with the training provider or UK NARIC.
• UK Bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent. If your degree is from another country, check whether it is recognised with the training provider or UK NARIC.
• GCSE (grade A* - C) in English and Maths or recognised equivalents. If your qualifications are from another country, check whether they are recognised with the training provider or UK NARIC.

Funding:

• You need to already have a teaching post in a school to undertake this route.
• You are paid on the unqualified teacher pay scale.
• Your school may receive a bursary to cover your training up to the value of £1,250

How to apply:

Apply directly to your local Employment Based Initial Teacher Training (EBITT) provider.