UK headship qualifications

UK qualifications

The following UK qualifications for headteachers are deemed to demonstrate the Standard for Headship (SFH):

• The National Professional Qualification for Headship in England;
• The National Professional Qualification for Headship in Wales;
• The Professional Qualification for Headship in Northern Ireland.

If you have one of the above UK Headship Qualifications, and would like to add the Standard for Headship to your registration, please submit a scanned copy of your certificate, your GTC Scotland Registration Number, contact details and the subject line ‘Standard for Headship’ using the Contact form.

Please note all applicants:

• Are required to hold full and current registration with GTC Scotland and have met our other ongoing registration criteria.
• Must not be subject to an order of a GTC Scotland Fitness to Teach panel that is still current and there must be no unresolved or pending referrals relating to the applicant that are subject to GTC Scotland's Fitness to Teach procedures.