More than a Role Model: Leading by Authenticity in Education
Like many teachers, my career didn’t begin with a single, clear moment of inspiration. It was a gradual journey, a series of small but significant moments that reaffirmed my belief in the power of education. Looking back, my decision to enter the profession was driven by a deep desire to contribute meaningfully to society and to nurture the next generation.
Nominate a deserving colleague to become a Fellow in 2026 by Thursday 5th February 2026.
Give the gift of Fellowship!
Nominate a colleague to become a Fellow in 2026. Fellowship is the highest grade of membership at the Chartered College of Teaching, and is awarded to teachers, leaders and educationalists who have made a significant contribution to the teaching profession.
HISP Teaching School Hub’s engagement with the Chartered College of Teaching Sector Organisation Package
HISP Teaching School Hub’s partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching has strengthened its culture of evidence-informed practice.
From Valleys to Vision: why I became a Fellow of the Chartered College
At the age of 11 when tasked in a Welsh lesson with writing a sentence about what we wanted to be when we grew up, I vividly remember asking my athrawes what the Welsh for ‘surveyor specialising in the regeneration of communities’ was. For the interests of what I belatedly understood from my PGCE was ‘lesson pace’, her response offered a compromise of pensaer (architect) which was clearly not right but enabled the class to move on, troublemaker far from satiated, but duly silenced. From an early age though, I was very clear: I was interested in communities, social cohesion, a sense of justice and adequate provision for all.
Start strong this September
A new academic year brings fresh opportunities to grow professionally and celebrate the teaching profession. Here’s what’s coming up this autumn…
Supporting the sector: a membership package for education organisations
Carrie introduces the sector organisation package designed for education institutions supporting teacher development. For £750 annually, it includes five staff memberships, Impact journal articles, institutional status, a bespoke webinar, and two Certificate course places. The package enables organisations to share high-quality research and resources widely with their communities.
Council Elections 2025
The Chartered College of Teaching is seeking committed professionals to join the Council, where your expertise will drive meaningful change across the entire profession. The College is looking for committed people to guide the strategic direction and ensure every membership has maximum impact. Being a Council member offers you the opportunity to share your insight […]
Teaching Commission Roundtable discussion
We asked colleagues to consider their responses to three key questions as part of this Teaching Commission roundtable: what are the factors affecting the recruitment and retention of global majority teachers…
Fellows: SEND roundtable discussion
As the professional body for teachers, we therefore see it as our responsibility to facilitate dialogue between policy and practice in order to ensure that any new policies are both theoretically sound and practically feasible.
Reflections on Chartered Teacher (Leadership) Status
My name is Dan Roberts, and I am Vice Principal/Deputy CEO of GEMS Winchester School Dubai, a British curriculum school based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Home to approximately 4,200 students and 250 Teachers and Leaders, my school offers a high-quality but affordable education to a diverse community of over 90 nationalities.