How do I find my QTS certificate?

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    How do you find your QTS certificate and do you need it when applying for teaching jobs? You will need to login to the Teacher Self-Service Portal to access electronic copies of your QTS certificate.

    It should be noted that we don’t hold information on your QTS certification but this article points you to the right place to find it!

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    How do I find my QTS certificate?

    The Teacher Self-Service Portal provides teachers with access to their records held on the Database of Qualified Teachers (DQT)

    The DQT is maintained by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) which is an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE).

    As a teacher, access to this portal enables you to:

    • view your teacher record
    • obtain electronic copies of your QTS certificate or Early Years Teacher Status certificate
    • obtain electronic copies of relevant leadership qualification certificates
    • update your personal details
    • download a letter confirming your teacher qualifications
    • input your employment details

    Do you need your QTS certificate when applying for jobs?

    Some schools might ask you to produce your QTS certificate if you are accepting a new job. As part of pre-employment checks, schools must verify professional qualifications, as ‘appropriate’.

    It’s up to schools to decide what’s appropriate, but statutory safeguarding guidance does mention checking:

    • The award of QTS
    • The completion of teacher induction

    We have also published another article which looks at how you can find out your Teacher Reference Number (TRN).

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