Fellowship of the Chartered College of Teaching

Fellowship is an accolade held by some of the most committed teachers and leaders who have shown a significant and sustained contribution to the teaching profession. It is a formal mark of their achievements, skills and expertise as teaching professionals.

As a Fellow, you will have a platform to amplify your influence, collaborate with other committed teachers and school leaders, and have opportunities to contribute to and influence educational policy, ensuring that your expertise continues to elevate the profession. Fellows value critical engagement with research, and support our wider membership in thinking about the relevance of research for their practice. Your insights are vital in shaping the future of education and empowering the profession and, as such, Fellows help to guide the Chartered College of Teaching’s approach. Becoming a Fellow of the Chartered College is a way of celebrating your commitment, expertise and achievements over time and supporting the wider teaching profession.

 

Fellowship Applications are open from 2nd September until 5th November 2026

Eligibility

To be considered for Fellowship, you must:

  • Be a member or affiliate member of the Chartered College of Teaching
  • Have taught in a teacher or leadership position in a school (including early years, primary, middle, secondary and further education settings, covering students aged 0-19) for at least 10 years
  • Have made a significant contribution to the teaching profession
  • Be able to demonstrate your impact throughout your teaching career

 

Applying for Fellowship

To apply for Fellowship you will need to fill in a detailed application form. The application form consists of:

  • An opportunity for you to confirm that you meet our eligibility criteria
  • A cover letter
  • Three short examples of your professional behaviours in practice
  • Contact details for two professional references
  • An opportunity for you to share any further information

Applications are assessed in groups after each submission deadline. We aim to provide notification of successful and unsuccessful applications around three months after the submission deadline, although this is dependent on numbers of applications received. 

To support you in creating a successful application which meets the requirements, please read the detailed application guidance provided below and watch our helpful video for more advice and examples of strong Fellowship applications.

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