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I hold QTS in England but how do I transfer it to allow me to work in Scotland?

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    Posted by: PennieLouise 14/09/2011 at 11:03
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    Hello! I am looking for help and advice on transferring from teaching in England to teaching in Scotland. What is the process that you have to go through? And can it even be done?! I would greatly appreciate any guidance!!!! Pennie
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    Posted by: young pretender 14/09/2011 at 19:32
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     Contact GTC Scotland for registration through exceptional admissions route  
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    Posted by: Imsdal 16/09/2011 at 19:32
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    GTCS are the people to speak to but I think it can be done depending on your qualification e.g. if you did a BEd or PGCE then I think you can but the other various types you might not. I think you might have to do a probation year.
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    Posted by: anitascotland 25/09/2011 at 15:05
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    Yes GTCS is who to speak to - its surprisingly easy.  I did it 6 years ago.  All I had to do was fill in the forms forms from the GTCS and get a reference from my head teacher at the time and then send it off.  I think I had the fee to pay but that happens yearly anyway.

    Good Luck!
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    Posted by: mustbecrazy 25/09/2011 at 15:44
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    It appears to have got slightly harder in the last few years. You now have to do 60 days probation - I think. GTCS are the people to talk to though
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    Posted by: mustbecrazy 25/09/2011 at 15:48
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    Sorry I was wrong. They have changed it again. You do not now have to do the 60 days if you have QTS status and can give references to prove at least 190 days work in one school in England.
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    Posted by: piglet171 25/09/2011 at 21:40
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    Well that's good news! It's a shame for the poor people who have had to do extra probation in the past, though.

    One question - will you be eligible to apply for permanent jobs (was that a pig I saw flying past?). Previously people from England weren't allowed to do this until they'd done their extra days. I can't believe they've suddenly had an about-face, unless of course someone threatened them with action regarding whatever European/employment/anti-discrimination rights they were previously breaching. 
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    Posted by: mustbecrazy 26/09/2011 at 00:39
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    Not sure. It looks like you can, but I didn't look really closely. If you go on the GTCS website, on the international teacher section there is a bit that says 'new' and mentions alternatives to probation. Have a look at that.
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    Posted by: sarahjmck 26/09/2011 at 15:49
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    I moved back 'home' to Scotland in May this year, having taught in England for several years. Once I was registered with the GTCS, and they had ascertained that I had worked the required number of days years previously(!), I was eligible to apply for any post I wanted, temporary or permanent.

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    Posted by: piglet171 26/09/2011 at 16:25
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    That's good news then. Any luck on the jobs front?
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