The 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.
GTCNI was established by the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 which along with subsequent legislation set out GTCNI’s statutory remit to:
Establish and maintain a register of teachers
Approve qualifications for the purposes of registration
Regulate the teaching profession
Provide advice to the Department of Education and employing authorities on:
Registration
Training, career development and performance management of teachers
Standard of conduct for teachers.
Our small dedicated team deliver professional registration services to almost 27,000 teachers annually – and assess over 800 new applications – to help maintain public confidence and trust in the profession.
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Who funds us
GTCNI is funded by teacher subscriptions. We, therefore, have a clear line of accountability to teachers for how we spend their money.
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The GTCNI Team
GTCNI Staff consist of an Interim CEO/Registrar, supported by a Senior Management Team comprising the Head of Corporate Services and Registration Manager. Other staff include a team of Registration Officers and Corporate Services Officers.
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GTCNI Governance
The Council is the corporate body responsible for how the GTCNI operates and delivers its statutory remit and the objectives set out in its annual Business Plan and Corporate Strategy.
