By attaining Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) you deepen your influence, grow your confidence and work towards Chartered Teacher Status. This is a recognised milestone on the path to leadership.
Application window closes on 30 September.
Don’t miss your chance to join this year’s ATS cohort – it only comes around once a year! Download the application form and follow the instructions.
When you attain ATS, you are recognised for the impact you're already making – in your practice, your organisation, and across the educational sector.
Our members empower each other. We push boundaries, share what we learn, and support each other’s growth. By joining us, you become part of a community where lifelong learning is contagious.
“Following completion of the ATS, I applied for a number of new roles within the organisation and was appointed as a Work Force Development Specialist, which means that I am now involved in the training and development of staff and supporting new staff.”
“In terms of the impact ATS has had on my role, it’s made me look into different technologies, and encouraged me to join different collaborations.”
As a member, your achievement becomes part of something bigger - a national network for leadership, growth and professional connection.
You need to be a member to apply for ATS.
It’s time to take your next career step.
The ATS window closes on 30 September – don't miss out!
As a member, your achievement becomes part of something bigger - a national network for leadership, growth and professional connection. It’s time to take your next career step.
Yes, only members can apply. You can join SET online or by phoning 0800 093 9111 (Mon – Fri, 9.30am to 5pm).
Undertaking ATS will cost £915.
You can apply for ATS from 2 June until 30 September 2025.
ATS is an alternative route to SET Fellowship for those members who have not gained a Master’s Degree in Education or the main subject they teach. The aim is to enable high performing teachers and trainers from a diverse range of settings to undertake ATS.
You can but you will need to hold a Level 5 or above initial teacher education qualification for a minimum of five years.
You can pay this in instalments, with an initial payment of £240, followed by three monthly direct debit payments of £225.
If you are a member of SET and meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply to undertake our Professional Development programme via the SET webiste.
You will be guided to complete your portfolio and evidence gathering to demonstrate that you have developed deep expertise in both the theory and practice of teaching during the process. This includes providing assessment and planning documentation covering aspects of your career development and support of colleagues, and a record of the professional reading and CPD activities.
All ATS holders are required to reaccredit their professional status every three years. To facilitate this, SET runs an annual accreditation event, which is held in March, online and at no charge.