Flexible Route guidance- Ways to complete probation
- Teaching service
- Finding support
- How to meet the SFR
- Recording your service
- Downloads
Flexible Route guidance
What is the Flexible Route?
The Flexible Route is a way to complete the probationary service requirement for teachers who:
- have decided to opt out of the Teacher Induction Scheme
- are not eligible to join the Teacher Induction Scheme
- cannot commit to a full-time post
- want to complete their probation somewhere other than a Scottish state school
Probationers on the Flexible Route will often have different:
- amounts of teaching experience
- lengths of probation service to undertake
- employment opportunities in their area
- support networks available to them
Although there are specific elements of the Probation process that must be completed by all probationers on the Flexible Route, not all probationers are able to complete their probation service in a structured way. Whatever your circumstances, this area of the site will give you a general outline of the requirements of probation.
What guidance is available?
Throughout these pages you will find guidance on:
- Ways to complete probation on the Flexible Route and details on the different types of Teaching service you can undertake
- Finding support both in and out of school
- How to meet the SFR and details on each of the three elements
- Recording your service, including access to the downloadable forms and reports you are required to complete throughout your probation period
Who can I contact for more advice?
If you need more specific advice, you can contact the Professional Learning and Development Department for answers to general enquiries about the process of probation.
Frequently asked questions
You can find answers to some Frequently asked questions about the Flexible Route (GTCS website).
