Assessment Only QTS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY

If you are an experienced, unqualified teacher, the AMS offers a fast-track to professional accreditation. We have partnered with an outstanding provider of initial teacher training, the Chiltern Learning Trust.

The Assessment Only (AO) route allows you to demonstrate that you already meet all of the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) without the need for any further training.

Our AO Route to QTS is available to teachers in the UK with more than two years of teaching experience, who have not undergone formal teacher training.

With a termly intake and a maximum of 12 weeks for assessment, it is a fast and flexible way to gain Qualified Teacher Status.

The cost of the entire programme is £2,500 plus expenses (two school visits). There are two funding routes: self-funded (via you or your school) or a bursary which the AMS can facilitate.

The bursary is made available through zakat grants which covers the full cost of the programme through our partner organisation, National Zakat Foundation (NZF). Further information is available upon making an application.

Benefits of becoming a qualified teacher through the assessment only route

Secure a recognised qualification

Flexible learning to suit your timetable

Opens further opportunities for professional growth

Supports the development of your school

Open to all Muslim schools across England (Independent & State Funded)

In partnership with an accredited provider, Chiltern Training Group (CTG)

Successfully helped teachers in Muslim schools across the UK to get qualified

Experienced in working with Muslim schools

How to get qualified

1

Eligibility

Complete the Initial Interest Form so we can check you’re all set to get qualified. Here you can also apply for a zakat grant to cover the entire cost of the programme at £2500. The zakat grant will be assessed by our partner, National Zakat Foundation.

2

Application

Upon successfully meeting the eligibility criteria, you will be asked to complete and return an application form and school declaration forms.

3

Interview

The assessment team will conduct a formal interview and discuss the evidence you have collected for QTS to date. If you are successful at the interview stage your assessor will set targets for you to work on.
4

Assessment

The assessor will undertake 2 school visits within the 12-week period. On these visits the assessor will conduct lesson observations, meet with you and your mentor and scrutinise the evidence you have collated so far. By the end of the 12-week period you must provide evidence to demonstrate that you meet all aspects of the Teachers’ Standards.

There will be two opportunities during each academic year for applicants to apply. The first cohort intake will be in September and the second cohort intake is in January. Please note, the process from application through to completion can take between 4-6 months.

Click here to complete your initial interest form
Download your AO application checklist
Download your AO Handbook

For all enquiries email: teachertraining@ams-uk.org