School Membership

Teachers are the most important in-school driver of student achievement, and are more likely to remain in the profession when they have access to high-quality professional development. Yet too often, professional development is ineffective, one-size-fits-all or not sufficiently evidence-informed (TDT, 2025).

The Chartered College of Teaching is the sector’s professional body. Over 10,000 educators in over 20 countries are now supported through school membership of the Chartered College of Teaching, funded by their employer. School membership provides not just access to up to date research, CPD and events, but supports professional identity and agency, which we know drives greater teacher retention.

What do teachers in Chartered College member schools say?

95% agree that engaging with research through the Chartered College has a positive impact on their professional development
90% surveyed see improvements in teaching quality

School membership not quite right for your staff? We also have trust membership and organisational membership.

Chartered College of Teaching school membership sends a really clear message to our teaching staff of the value and importance of research - as a primary school, it’s a great investment for us.

Rachel Tomlinson

Headteacher, Barrowford Primary School, Lancashire

I’d 100% recommend Chartered College of Teaching school membership - the benefit of allowing all staff to access the same level of research is fantastic.

Matt Jones FCCT

Principal, Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Derbyshire

Features for staff

Become recognised as an employer of choice, through Institutional Membership designation for whole school membership
Provide universal access to current, peer-reviewed research from across education and around the world
Utilise our extensive resources to support a developmental model of teacher appraisal
Save money and time in designing and delivering evidence-informed professional development, aligned to your priorities
Underline your commitment to evidence-informed practice and a supportive professional environment, which drives greater teacher effectiveness
Appoint Research Champions to effectively implement school membership, build internal capacity and drive a culture of research engagement

On-demand evidence-informed CPD

A wealth of articles, toolkits, videos and online courses to support self-led professional learning

Gateway to Chartered Status

Provide a pathway for staff to develop and be recognised for their expertise through achieving Chartered Status

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Access to evidence-informed research

Support your staff to stay connected with the latest research, including our award-winning, peer-reviewed journal, Impact

Post-nominals

Awarded post-nominal letters MCCT to recognise their professional status

Events

Tap into a wealth of insights from members across the profession at our member-only events and roundtables

Shape the future of teaching

Opportunities to shape the profession through consultations and roundtables

Exclusive discounts

Access discounts on Chartered College events and other sector-wide opportunities through membership

Support for leaders

Increase your impact as a leader through our Research Champion toolkit, publications and case studies on evidence-informed leadership

CPD packages

In addition to school membership, we offer a range of CPD packages to support your school’s CPD and research engagement goals.

Institutional Membership designation

To recognise your commitment to the sector’s professional body and evidence-informed practice, if you enrol at least 75% or 100+ of your staffing cohort with membership (whichever is triggered first), or take out the ‘Deepening‘ or ‘Embedding‘ packages, you will be immediately eligible for Institutional Members Status.

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