Chartered Status recognises the expertise of teachers and leaders and supports evidence-informed professional development. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, leading colleagues or leading a school, there’s a route to help you take the next step.
For practising teachers who want to develop their practice and gain professional recognition.
For senior leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads and executive heads, who want to demonstrate their leadership expertise.
For practising mentors who are employed as teachers or middle leaders, and who are mentoring one or more classroom-based teacher.
Below you will find answers to some of the most common questions that we get from people who express interest in Chartered Teacher Status.
Chartered Status isn’t just for classroom teachers. There are routes for practising teachers, middle leaders, mentors and senior leaders. Your eligibility will depend on the pathway and membership criteria. Learn more here.
Not necessarily. Through Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL), previous qualifications may count towards your Chartered Status pathway.
Not necessarily. Through Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL), previous qualifications may count towards your Chartered Status pathway.
Your assessments can connect with the work you’re already doing, such as developing your teaching, supporting colleagues or improving your school. Download the brochure here.
No. You can start with one unit and decide how you’d like to progress. You can complete assessments back to back over 18 months or spread them out, for example, completing one unit and assessment each year over three years. Download the brochure here.
Yes. You can pause and return to your learning within your three-year enrolment period. Download the brochure here.
You can choose an assessment deadline that works around your professional commitments and priorities. To speak to a member of the team, please email: charteredteacher@chartered.college
You can explore the Chartered Teacher Introductory course, the Certificate in Evidence-Informed Practice and the Education Research Inquiry Certificate to learn more about evidence-informed practice and your professional development options. Dip your toe in with the Certificate in Evidence-Informed Practice.
NPQs have an important role in preparing teachers and leaders for specific roles and responsibilities in the future. Chartered Status is different: it recognises the expertise, experience and professional learning you have already developed, while supporting your continued career-long development.
For practising classroom teachers currently working in a middle leadership role. Achieve Chartered Teacher Status while exploring your practice through the lens of middle leadership.
Eligible teachers and leaders from Global Majority backgrounds can apply for fully funded opportunities to work towards Chartered Status through Mission 44 cohorts. There are opportunities through both the Teacher and Leadership pathways.
