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Code of Professionalism and Conduct
The Code of Professionalism and Conduct (CoPAC) sits within the wider framework of the Professional Standards and sets out key principles and values for registered teachers in Scotland.
Code of Professionalism and Conduct
The Code of Professionalism and Conduct (CoPAC) sits within the wider framework of the Professional Standards and sets out key principles and values for registered teachers in Scotland.
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Registration fee
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Pausing your teaching in Scotland
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Cancelling your registration
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Proof of registration
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Return to teaching
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Additional subject or sector registration
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Additional Support Needs registration
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Awards
Professional Recognition
What is Professional RecognitionWhat is Professional RecognitionEligibility requirements for Professional RecognitionEligibility requirements for Professional RecognitionApply for Professional Recognition as an individual Apply for Professional Recognition as an individual How do programme providers apply for Professional Recognition accreditationHow do programme providers apply for Professional Recognition accreditationHow does Professional Recognition align with the Scottish Framework for Masters in EducationHow does Professional Recognition align with the Scottish Framework for Masters in EducationSee all articles
Registration fee
Registration fee overviewRegistration fee overviewHow to pay your registration feeHow to pay your registration feeRegistration fee increase from April 2025 Registration fee increase from April 2025 What to do if you have paid the fee twice through multiple employersWhat to do if you have paid the fee twice through multiple employersWhat to do if we have requested that you pay the annual registration feeWhat to do if we have requested that you pay the annual registration feeWho is responsible for paying the registration feeWho is responsible for paying the registration feeSee all articles
Change/update your registration details (MyGTCS)
Pausing your teaching in Scotland
What to do if moving outside ScotlandWhat to do if moving outside ScotlandWhat to do if taking a career break, or going on secondmentWhat to do if taking a career break, or going on secondmentWhat to do if taking parental, adoption or carers leaveWhat to do if taking parental, adoption or carers leaveSee all articles
Cancelling your registration
MyGTCS: accessing the online portal
Proof of registration
How to provide proof of registration (currently registered)How to provide proof of registration (currently registered)How to provide proof of registration (previously registered)How to provide proof of registration (previously registered)How to provide proof of teaching qualification (never registered)How to provide proof of teaching qualification (never registered)How to request a copy of your registration certificateHow to request a copy of your registration certificateSee all articles
Return to teaching
How to return to the Register (chose to leave or lapsed through non-payment)How to return to the Register (chose to leave or lapsed through non-payment)How to return to the Register (removed from the register or refused registration via the Fitness to Teach process)How to return to the Register (removed from the register or refused registration via the Fitness to Teach process)What are Return to Teaching courses and who needs to complete themWhat are Return to Teaching courses and who needs to complete themSee all articles
Additional subject or sector registration
Registration in an additional subject/sector overviewRegistration in an additional subject/sector overviewHow to add a secondary education subject to your existing primary education registrationHow to add a secondary education subject to your existing primary education registrationHow to add primary education to your existing secondary education registrationHow to add primary education to your existing secondary education registrationHow to register in an additional secondary education subjectHow to register in an additional secondary education subjectWhat Secondary teaching subject areas are available for registrationWhat Secondary teaching subject areas are available for registrationAdditional Subject or Sector - Right of ReviewAdditional Subject or Sector - Right of ReviewSee all articles
Additional Support Needs registration
Registration requirements for Additional Support NeedsRegistration requirements for Additional Support NeedsWhat Additional Support Needs awards we acceptWhat Additional Support Needs awards we acceptHow to apply for Additional Support Needs registrationHow to apply for Additional Support Needs registrationAdditional Support Needs resourcesAdditional Support Needs resourcesSee all articles
Awards
Professional Recognition
What is Professional RecognitionWhat is Professional RecognitionEligibility requirements for Professional RecognitionEligibility requirements for Professional RecognitionApply for Professional Recognition as an individual Apply for Professional Recognition as an individual How do programme providers apply for Professional Recognition accreditationHow do programme providers apply for Professional Recognition accreditationHow does Professional Recognition align with the Scottish Framework for Masters in EducationHow does Professional Recognition align with the Scottish Framework for Masters in EducationSee all articles