Teachers qualified outside Scotland

Are you seeking to work as a teacher in Scotland? Find out about our registration requirements and procedures

As a teacher qualified outside of Scotland you will be looking for a range of information about requirements for registration.

We have tailored this section of the website to provide information that is relevant to you; taking you through each step of the registration process: supplying information on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG), police clearance checks and the registration fee, to updating your personal details.

This section will be changing all the time and we would like your input to continue making it as relevant as possible. Please contact us if you would like to suggest additions and / or changes.

New to this section: Information about Previous service in lieu of probation.

REFERENCES

If you qualified outside of Scotland and wish to register to teach here, we will require satisfactory references in order to assess your application. View more information on references.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Teachers who have qualified outside of Scotland are required to send us specific documentation along with the application form. View more information on required documentation.