Memberships
Essential Teaching UK - Previous Learners Membership Community (Invitation Only)
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JoinOur Previous Learners Membership is our way of continuing to support you beyond your initial course and recognising your commitment to professional development.Open exclusively to those who have previously trained with us, this membership provides ongoing access to learning opportunities, progression routes, and exclusive benefits designed to support your continued growth as an educator, trainer, assessor, or coach.
Membership benefits include:
- 10% discount on all future courses, including qualifications and CPD
- Priority access to new course releases and updates
- Continued connection to a professional learning community that understands the realities of Further Education and Skills
- Ongoing support as you progress, specialise, or take your next career step
Whether you are building on your initial qualification, refreshing your practice, or expanding into a new role, the Previous Learners Membership ensures your learning journey with us doesn’t end, it evolves.
Education Training Foundation - Qualified Teaching & Learning Skills (QTLS) status (Information Group)
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JoinQTLS Professional Formation – Information Group
At Essential Teaching UK, our Teacher-Educator Gavin Lumsden has developed an informal QTLS Information Group to support practitioners undertaking their Professional Formation not just to complete the process, but to feel confident, supported, and on track throughout.
A safe, supportive space to ask all their QTLS questions
Ongoing guidance to help you stay on timeline and avoid common pitfalls
Access to a community of like-minded FE professionals working towards the same goal
Reassurance from an experienced Teacher-Educator who understands both the process and the pressure
This group reflects the Essential Teaching UK ethos practical, inclusive, and rooted in real FE experience. It’s not about box-ticking; it’s about professional growth, confidence, and belonging to a supportive educator community.
Whether you’re feeling unsure where to start or simply don’t want to do Professional Formation alone, this group is here to walk alongside you, every step of the way.
Supporting Our Armed Forces Community
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JoinAs proud recipients of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, Essential Teaching UK is committed to supporting members of the Armed Forces Community as they transition, develop, and thrive in both their military and civilian careers.
We recognise the wealth of skills, experience, leadership, and professionalism that Armed Forces personnel bring to education, training, assessment, coaching, and mentoring roles. Our Armed Forces Community Membership is our way of continuing that support beyond your initial training and recognising your ongoing commitment to professional development.
Open exclusively to serving personnel, veterans, reservists, military spouses, and those who have previously trained with us through Armed Forces pathways, this membership provides continued access to learning opportunities, career progression routes, and exclusive benefits designed to support your next chapter.
Membership Benefits
- 10% discount on all courses, qualifications, and CPD programmes
- Continued connection to a professional learning community within the Teach FE (ITE & Quality) Further Education and Skills sector Network
- Ongoing guidance and support as you progress into education, training, assessing, coaching, or leadership roles
- Access to progression pathways that help translate military experience into recognised civilian qualifications
Whether you are preparing for resettlement, developing a second career, or continuing your professional journey within education and skills, our Armed Forces Community Membership ensures that your learning journey with Essential Teaching UK continues long after your first course has finished.
Because supporting those who have served is not just a commitment for us it's part of who we are.