About us
The Probationer Teacher Scotland website was created by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC Scotland). The site is designed specifically for newly qualified teachers in Scotland who are required to complete a period of probationary teaching service to show that they meet The Standard for Full Registration and are able to take on the demands and responsibilities of teaching.
Probationary service can be undertaken in one of two ways:
- Teacher Induction Scheme provides a guaranteed one-year training post to every eligible student graduating with a teaching qualification from one of Scotland's universities.
- Flexible Route allows probationer teachers who decide to opt out of the Teacher Induction Scheme to complete their probation on a part-time basis. It also enables teachers to complete their probation in the independent sector or outside of Scotland.
Through this website, we aim to provide all probationer teachers – whether on the Teacher Induction Scheme or the Flexible Route – with online support, advice and useful information to guide you through your probationary period.
This site offers:
- information about how to complete your probationary period
- guidance on how to complete your Online Profile or Interim/Final Reports
- hints and tips covering all aspects of teaching
- blogs, videoblogs and articles contributed by other probationer teachers
- discussion forums where you can chat with other teachers
You can find more information about probation on the main GTCS website, in its frequently asked questions about the Teacher Induction Scheme (GTCS website) and frequently asked questions about the Flexible Route (GTCS website).
About GTC Scotland
GTC Scotland is the statutory, independent, professional body that maintains and enhances teaching standards, and promotes and regulates the teaching profession in Scotland. It was the first such professional body for teaching and teachers in the United Kingdom and one of the first teaching councils in the world.
GTC Scotland strives to be a world leader in professional education issues and aims to promote equality and diversity in all its activities. It is a registered charity (charity number SC006187).
You can find out more about GTC Scotland at www.gtcs.org.uk.