QTSlite 8

QTSlite 8

This badge recognizes achievements and skills gained while working in a teaching and learning support role. This badge is aligned to the Teachers' Standards and recognizes progress towards Standard 8 - Fulfil wider professional responsibilities. Holders of this badge are well placed to continue developing their professional practice within the framework of a programme that leads to Qualified Teacher Status.

This badge is aligned to the Teachers' Standards and recognizes progress towards Standard 8 - Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.

Teachers who have achieved this standard:

  • make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
  • develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
  • deploy support staff effectively
  • take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
  • communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.

To earn this QTSlite badge, you need to demonstrate an ability to MAKE PROGRESS TOWARDS achieving this Teachers’ Standard. To demonstrate this ability you must complete the following FIVE missions:

  1. ATTEND STAFF MEETINGS/INSET
  2. WORK WITH SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
  3. DEVELOP YOUR PRACTICE
  4. COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS
  5. ASSESS YOUR ABILITY

Further information and guidance concerning these tasks, including templates to complete, can be found on the badge application page.

Badge Application