Career development has traditionally been seen as a choice of which management route a teacher will pursue. But Chartered Teacher changes all that. Now you can gain enhanced salary and status while remaining in the classroom. You do not need to take on management responsibilities. The Chartered Teacher will be a leader of development but without the management role sometimes associated with that.
The Code of Practice on the Role of the Chartered Teacher suggests the Chartered Teacher could be working in these roles:
- Leading and/or contributing to projects
- Supporting, advising and mentoring colleagues.
- Developing aspects of the curriculum and leading curricular change and assessment in the school.
- Leading in-service on research work or educational development
- Developing relationships in school and beyond to the wider community
The role of the Chartered Teacher should be integrated with school PRD processes and the School Improvement Plan.
There are other important aspects to consider as you make your decision:
- You increase your earning power
- You remain a committed classroom teacher
- You gain membership of the City and Guilds of London Institute (MCGI): a qualification equivalent to a Master’s degree.
It is also now clear that many Chartered Teachers are using the knowledge and experience they have gained to think again about their career – and many are making the move into management or out of school support roles. The Chartered Teacher aspires to be a leader in the profession and that is the quality now sought after for senior management roles. The process of becoming a Chartered Teacher is an ideal preparation for all career moves.
And finally consider that by obtaining Chartered Teacher status, you can gain the respect and rewards appropriate for an experienced professional teacher, whilst continuing as a classroom teacher, and, at the same time, enhance the quality of the learning experience and achievements of your pupils.
