Student teachers

It is a legal requirement for all teachers working in Scottish schools to be registered with GTC Scotland.

If you are a student undertaking an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme at a Scottish education institution, you will find more information on applying for registration with GTC Scotland below.

If you are interested in becoming a student teacher, you’ll find advice on Initial Teacher Education programmes on the Teach in Scotland website:

Teach in Scotland website

Higher Education Institutions deliver programmes of Initial Teacher Education. We accredit these programmes to ensure that they align with the Standard for Provisional Registration for teachers. Each programme is reaccredited after six years to ensure that standards are maintained.

Finishing Talk 2025

Advice and support for student teachers who will be starting probation in August 2025.

Applying for Provisional Registration

Eligible student teachers complete the Student Application Form during the autumn semester. This is used to gather details for Provisional Registration with us and preferences for the allocation of student placements.

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Student Teacher Code

The Student Teacher Code has been prepared to provide you with guidance on how to conduct yourself professionally and is designed to complement the Code of Conduct in place for your university.

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ITE profile

The ITE profile has been developed to give student teachers a place where they can record their strengths and development needs as they work towards the Standard for Provisional Registration (SPR) and plan for the Standard for Full Registration (SFR).

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Student placements

In July 2024, GTC Scotland withdrew from managing the process of allocating Initial Teacher Education students to placements within Scottish schools. Any questions regarding student placements or the student placement scheme (SPS) should be redirected as below:  

·         For Schools please contact your Local Authority for assistance.  

·         For Local Authorities and Higher Education Institutes please refer to your own partnership members.

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