Professional Standards

GTCS maintains a suite of Professional Standards which are underpinned by the themes of values, sustainability and leadership. Professional values are at the core of the Standards.

The current standards came into effect on 1 August 2013 and were revised in light of changing contexts within education and society. Teachers in the 21st century need to be critically informed with professional values, knowledge and actions that ensure positive impact on learners and learning.

The Standards for Registration provide a gate-keeping function for entry into teaching in Scotland and it should be noted that Full Registration continues to be the baseline Professional Standard for Competence.

The Standards

• Standards for Registration
• Standard for Career-Long Professional Learning
• Standards for Leadership and Management

Self-evaluation and the Standards

Self-evaluation and using the Standards as part of this process, is an integral part of the Professional Update process. But what does self evaluation look like? In this section you will find detailed advice and guidance on self-evaluation and using the Standards. A wide range of support resources are provided.

Professional values into action

The professional values are at the core of the Standards. This section provides advice on ways individuals might think about the values and how these are reflected in professional actions.

Learning for Sustainability

Learning for Sustainability is embedded throughout the Professional Standards. It is a whole-school, system wide commitment that focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and practices needed to take decisions which are compatible with a sustainable future in a just and equitable world. In this section we look at 3 key aspects:

• What is learning for sustainability?
• Why should learning for sustainability be embedded in teachers practice?
• What does it mean for me?

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