Home > Registration > Qualified in Scotland Apply for Registration Qualified in Scotland Qualified outside Scotland College Lecturer Additional Support Needs Independent Schools Becoming a Teacher Instrumental Music Instructors Return to the Register and Teaching Manage your Registration Add an additional subject/sector Retire/Cancel Registration Update your contact and employment details Proof of registration in Scotland (LOPS) Fee and Criminal Records Checks Registration Fee Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Criminal Record Check Qualified in Scotland Covid-19 - PVG Forms Please note that Disclosure Scotland is currently prioritising checks for those working in health and care sectors. Applications will be processed as promptly as possible, but there may be a delay. For further information, please visit the Disclosure Scotland website. If you were awarded a teaching qualification from a Scottish education institution in Primary or Secondary education, you may be eligible for registration. It is a legal requirement for any teacher to be registered with us to teach in a Scottish school. Students If you are a student undertaking an Initial Teacher Education course at a Scottish education institution, check the In2Teaching - Students site for more information. If you have any questions please contact studentadmin@gtcs.org.uk. How to register To register with us, please Request an Application Pack. You will be asked to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If you were already a member of the scheme you will have an update processed (Existing PVG Scheme Member Application). If you have spent three months or more (in a single period) in a non-UK country in the last ten years, we also require an overseas criminal record check. Criminal Record Check Once the registration process is complete, you will receive confirmation of your registration with us and your registration number. Useful Links Request an Application Pack Criminal Record Check Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Registration fee Contacts Registration Services T: +44 (0)131 314 6000 E: registration@gtcs.org.uk