The Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) is a programme in England and Wales for graduates who want to gain Qualified Teacher Status while working. A person must work in a school as an unqualified teacher in order to participate in the programme, which can last from three months to a year. Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification - by Athelstan 927 Area - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK) 50,346 sq mi - Water (%) Population... Motto: (Welsh for Wales for ever) Anthem: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Capital Cardiff Largest city Cardiff Official language(s) English, Welsh Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP - First Minister Rhodri Morgan AM Unification - by Gruffudd ap Llywelyn 1056 Area - Total 20,779 km² (3rd... Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required in England and Wales to become, and continue being, a teacher in the state and special educaiton sectors. ...
This means that the school must be willing to employ an unqualified teacher, with a minimum wage of £14,040. The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) can pay the school up to £13,000 to cover employment costs, though it is not guaranteed. The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) is responsable for the initial and in-service training of teachers and other school staff in England and Wales. ...