Does my headteacher/supporter need to be GTC Scotland registered?

Yes, the headteacher or senior leader who recommends you for Full Registration must have current Full (General) Registration with GTC Scotland.

This headteacher must have:

• made at least one formal observation of your teaching practice and
• had a professional discussion with you to complete your final key strengths, areas for development and professional action plan

You must have been employed at the school of the headteacher or senior leader making the recommendation. There are no minimum days required, but we advise that an observation is completed after the equivalent of a period of 20 days working in your recommendation headteacher or senior leader’s school. This is to ensure that they can make an informed decision when endorsing you.

If you do not have a GTC Scotland registered headteacher or senior leader, please contact us.