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About probation

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All newly qualified teachers in Scotland need to undertake a period of probation. Teachers who have qualified outside of Scotland may also have a period of probation to complete. Find out more.

The Flexible Route

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If you're doing your probation through the Flexible Route then find out all you need to know.

Teacher Induction Scheme

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A guaranteed one year placement.

A structured way to complete your probation.

Find out about the Teacher Induction Scheme

Probation profiles

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Probationer teachers on the Teacher Induction Scheme must complete an interim and final profile. Find out more about probation profiles.

CONTACTS

Professional Learning and Development Department

T: +44 (0)131 314 6000

E: pld@gtcs.org.uk

Visit our Probationer Teacher Scotland site.

Probationer Teacher Scotland

If your final profile recommends an extension to your probationary service or that your provisional registration should be cancelled, find out more:

Extensions and cancellations