Please note that GTCNI will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays from 4.30pm on Tuesday 23rd December 2025. We will reopen on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 8:30am. The GTCNI teacher registration system is live. You can create an account as a GTCNI registered teacher or submit an application form as a new applicant.
Find out moreThe General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) has been promoting teacher professionalism in Northern Ireland for almost 20 years.
As the professional body for teachers in Northern Ireland we are dedicated to enhancing the status of teaching and promoting the highest standards of professional conduct and practice.
Applicants Qualified Outside of NI
Please note when submitting your application to GTCNI, we cannot accept provisional qualifications. You must have been awarded your qualification before any application with GTCNI can be progressed.
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Integrity
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Passion
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Excellence
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Trust
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Respect
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Commitment
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Equality
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Dignity
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