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The regulatory role of the GTC
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The GTC has a key role in promoting and upholding the standards of the teaching profession. This includes determining whether action should be taken against those who have been found to perform below those standards - whether through serious misconduct or poor performance.
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How the GTC exercises its regulatory role
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The GTC is able to exercise its role regulating the teaching profession in England through its disciplinary functions of Investigating Committees, Professional Conduct Committees and Professional Competence Committees.
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Additional regulatory committee members
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In March 2007 the GTC appointed 15 serving teachers and 10 lay representatives to sit on its regulatory committees. The new appointees will supplement the work of the GTC’s 64 Council members in hearing cases of alleged professional misconduct, incompetence and criminal conviction.
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Disciplinary rules and guidance
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Guidance on the GTC's disciplinary procedure rules, guidance for members, teachers and information for witnesses in disciplinary cases.
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Referring cases to the GTC
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Information for employers, parents and the public about how to cases are referred to the GTC.
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Code of Conduct and Practice
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The Code of Conduct and Practice for Registered Teachers (Nov 2004) sets minimum standards for the regulation of the profession. It should not be confused with the Statement of Professional Values and Practice for Teachers.
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Induction appeals
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Every newly qualified teacher is required to complete a statutory induction period if they wish to teach in a maintained school or non-maintained special school in England. If an NQT fails to complete induction satisfactorily or has had their induction period extended, they have the right of appeal against either of these decisions of the appropriate body. The GTC is responsible for hearing such appeals in England.
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