Introductory course: Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status

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Suitable for:

Practising school-based mentors with mentoring responsibility (eligible practising classroom teachers and middle leaders may opt to register for the Introductory course: Chartered Teacher and eligible practising school leaders may opt to undertake the Introductory course: Chartered Teacher (Leadership) instead).

Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status is a professional accreditation that provides formal recognition to highly accomplished school-based mentors with mentoring responsibility who have attained an advanced standard of practice. Chartered Teacher (Mentors) are recognised for evidence-informed, high-quality teaching and mentoring practice, benefiting their mentees, their school, and the children and young people they teach.
The role of the mentor may vary depending on its context. Typically mentors will be employed as a classroom teacher or leader, and will have been allocated a specific mentoring responsibility. This might include mentoring as part of initial teacher training, the Early Career Framework, or mentoring to support continued professional growth. It does not necessarily include individuals undertaking broader activities associated with induction or mentoring, for example, those with line manager or induction co-ordinator or link tutor roles.

To work towards Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status, you must first register as a candidate with the Chartered College of Teaching. You will get access to our online Chartered Teacher (Mentor) candidate community and detailed guidance and content to guide you through your Chartered journey.

£49.00

Start date:

Anytime

Registration Period

Up to 3 years. Typically, we would suggest it should take around 1-2 years to complete all four required assessment units and submit your application for Chartered Status, however you have up to three years, if needed.

Eligibility

By registering as a Chartered Status candidate, you will confirm that you meet the following eligibility criteria;

  • Be a practising teacher and school-based mentor with mentoring responsibility, working with pupils up to 19 years of age, in a school in the UK or a British International School.
  • Be eligible for and hold current full Membership (MCCT) or Fellowship (FCCT) of the Chartered College of Teaching, both whilst you are working towards Chartered Status and to retain your Chartered Status in future (see our Membership Handbook for further details).

At the point of final application and award, you will need to have a minimum of 3 years experience as a practising classroom teacher and 2 years of mentoring.

What does registration include?

You will gain access to our ‘Introductory course: Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status’ unit, which aims to provide you with the key information and guidance you need, to help you prepare for and begin your journey towards achieving Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status. You will also get support to start developing your Professional Learning Profile, a key assessment that you will work on throughout your journey and submit at the point you make your final application for Chartered Status. You’ll self-evaluate against the Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Professional Principles, then plan and reflect on the professional learning you undertake as you work towards Chartered Status.

Prerequisites

To purchase this assessment unit you must be eligible to register as a candidate for Chartered Status (see above).

You may find it helpful to complete the Certificate in Evidence-Informed Practice in advance of, or alongside this registration course.