Member

As a teacher, you are a highly knowledgeable professional and should be recognised for your expertise and commitment. The Chartered College of Teaching is your professional body, valuing, supporting and empowering you to provide the best education for your pupils. Membership of the Chartered College of Teaching provides opportunities to shape the future of teaching through collaboration with a passionate network of educators.

Become a member of our supporting community of over 45,000 educators worldwide, you will be supported to make the best decisions for your students, whether you are training to teach or established in your career, you will be recognised for your expertise and commitment to the profession and together we will raise the status of the teaching profession.

Eligibility

For teachers employed to teach children or young people aged 0-19 years in an early years, primary, secondary, further education or specialist setting.

A teacher with some children

Benefits

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Post-nominals

Certification of post-nominals MCCT

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Receive Impact

Receive copies of our journal Impact and tap into a wealth of research and case studies. Access every past issue online with articles spanning all areas of teaching

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Recognition and career progression

Develop your practice as a teacher or leader and be recognised for your expertise with Chartered Status

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Have your voice heard

Have your voice heard through consultations and roundtables. Let the future of the profession be shaped by your insights

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Cutting-edge research

Access the latest research through research summaries and 600+ research articles available in the Research Hub and make the best decisions for your students

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Support at every career stage

Understand the Early Career Framework and how best to support early career teachers with our Early Career Hub

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Tailored support for every phase

Access integral research and resources to support children with our Early Childhood Hub

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On-demand professional learning

Develop and strengthen your skills as a teacher or leader with Bitesize CPD units and access high-quality CPD opportunities - critically engage with research and apply it in your classroom to help your students thrive

It is an organisation which recognises what really makes a difference in education and focusses on that, It seeks to recognise and raise standards in teaching through collectivism and support. The commitment to professionalism is evident in all that it does and I fervently hope that it enjoys the support that it deserves.
David Cameron
Education Consultant
I’m very pleased to be a member - MyCollege is an absolute treasure trove of case studies, guidance and beautiful professional thinking!
Anna Hackett MCCT
Curriculum and Professional Learning Lead
The Chartered College of Teaching offers a wide range of professional development programmes, no matter where you are in your teaching career. For busy teachers, there are Bitesize CPD courses, and the emails from CEO, Dame Alison Peacock, help me stay informed about all the developments in our sector. Dame Alison truly understands what’s happening in education and is a champion for all educators.”
Bukky Yusuf FCCT
Educational Consultant, Leadership Coach and Senior Leader

Become a Research Champion

Elevate your impact by becoming a Chartered College of Teaching Research Champion. As the Chartered College of Teaching Research Champion you will serve as an advocate for the Chartered College, actively supporting your colleagues in engaging with Chartered College resources and content, with the primary objective of promoting ongoing professional learning and the adoption of evidence-informed approaches within your school context.

Tax relief

You may be able to apply for employee tax relief on your Chartered College of Teaching subscription, as we are a professional organisation approved by HMRC (listed as ‘Teachers, College of’). More information can be found at gov.uk

When taking out membership through a third-party organisation, we strongly encourage you to verify the provider’s authenticity. Please be aware that some entities have sought to replicate our work.

Our members are what make our professional body - recognised with the post-nominals MCCT, there are so many opportunities for our members to use peer-reviewed research to develop their practice and expertise, and benefit from a diverse community of professionals with a strong collective voice.
Jonny Goggs
Associate Director, Partnerships, Chartered College of Teaching