Memberships
Essential Teaching UK - Previous Learners Membership Community (Invitation Only)
£0
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.
Qualified Teaching & Learning Skills (QTLS) status - Mentoring and Guidance Group
£295.95
JoinQTLS Professional Formation – Supported Membership Community
At Essential Teaching UK, our Teacher-Educator Gavin Lumsden has developed an informal QTLS Membership Group to support practitioners undertaking their Professional Formation not just to complete the process, but to feel confident, supported, and on track throughout.
For just under £15 per month, members gain:
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
Alongside the community support, members also benefit from three live online virtual sessions, carefully timed to align with the Professional Formation journey:
Application Support (August / September)
Helping you submit with clarity and confidenceStarting Your Portfolio (January)
Making sense of the evidence requirements and getting momentum earlyCPD Phase Support (April / May)
Staying focused, reflective, and aligned during the final stretch
This membership 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.

