Teaching roles in the FE sector in England
Following extensive research by Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK), two distinct and important teaching roles in the further education (FE) sector in England were identified:
- a full teacher role, which represents the full range of responsibilities performed by those who are expected to attain the status of Qualified Teacher, Learning and Skills (QTLS)
- an associate teacher role, which contains fewer teaching responsibilities and which will be performed by those who are expected to attain the status of Associate Teacher, Learning and Skills (ATLS).
All teachers of literacy, numeracy and ESOL are deemed to be undertaking a full teaching role.
Further information about the roles can be found in the Guidance for awarding institutions on teacher roles and initial teacher training qualifications document, which is available to download by clicking the link.
For free specialist advice relating to the different roles, please contact the LLUK Information and Advice Service, which is staffed by experienced practitioners and teacher trainers. You can telephone us on 020 7936 5798 or email us.
