To join the Chartered Teacher programme you must be at the top of the classroom teacher salary scale. You'll also need an up-to-date CPD portfolio.

Once you're on the programme, your salary will increase every time you complete two modules. Chartered teachers can earn up to a maximum of £38,868 (April 2007). Candidates are expected to cover their university module fees. 

TESTIMONIAL

Angus Morrison, an English teacher from Nairn Academy, has been a teacher for 13 years and is now one of the first in the country to receive Chartered Teacher status. He said:

"There was a lot of work involved in undertaking the Chartered Teacher programme but in the end it was well worth it and I have already started recommending it to colleagues as something they should look at.

"I am delighted to have got the award. Of course, the other positive thing about the programme is that it gives teachers a reward in salary while allowing them to remain in the classroom."