Teaching Information

British National Curriculum

From the age of five to sixteen, education is compulsory for all children in England and Wales.  Children are also guaranteed a free nursery place from the age of four (although some do begin earlier).  The subject matter studied by students between the ages of five and sixteen is based around the four Key Stages (or KS) of the National Curriculum.

The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary state schools following the Education Reform Act 1988. It determines the content of what is taught and sets attainment targets for learning in all state schools.  Furthermore the national curriculum regulates reporting and assessment standards.

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OFSTED & QTS

OFSTED refers to the Office for Standards in Education and aims “To achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.”

Qualified Teacher Status is the accreditation awarded to teachers in England once they have completed a period of initial teacher training and passed a variety of skills tests.  In 2004, the UK Government created a new legislation pertaining to the rights of international teachers. 

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UK School Year

The UK school year runs from September to July and is split into three terms, with at least a one week half term holiday in the middle of each.

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In the Classroom

Each school is unique and will organize their day differently. However, they will follow a broadly similar schedule. This section aims to introduce you to a typical day and give you some pointers on how to work effectively within the British Education System.

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New Graduates

Teaching in the UK is an adventure of a lifetime! There are so many positives for teaching in the UK including the location, the ease of traveling to Europe, culture, history, earning potential and lifestyle. The British National Curriculum is also very similar to the Australian curriculum making teaching in the UK a walk in the park even if you have just graduated.  If teaching in the UK has been a life long goal or just something you have thought about then please contact us for more information.

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