Membership
Supporting your growth at every stage
SET is the leading membership community for professionals in the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector.
As a member of our community, you play a key role in shaping the future of the sector - and you're never alone on this journey. As your trusted career partner, we connect you to the tools, recognition, and network you need to elevate your career and inspire success in others.
QTLS and ATS
SET members may be eligible to undertake our Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) and Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) programmes.
Professional Formation
Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
Advance your career and demonstrate your expertise and commitment with QTLS.
Advanced professionalism
Advanced Teacher Status (ATS)
Demonstrate your expertise in teaching and training and progress into more senior roles with ATS.
“Being a member of SET is part of my commitment to be the best and most professional teacher I can be, as well as allowing me access to a great network.” - Laura Regan, MSET
Why join SET
We are committed to the continuing professional development of teachers and trainers in the sector. Membership provides credibility and recognition for your skills and abilities. With our support you can further enhance your practice and improve outcomes for your learners.
Your career
Advance your career prospects through our range of development resources and practitioner events.
Work towards QTLS/ATS professional status and track your career progression against the Professional Standards, identifying opportunities to grow, develop and excel in your teaching practice and leadership skills.
Your profession
Help raise the status of the profession, champion teaching and training quality across the sector.
Achieve recognition for your commitment to maintaining the highest standards by accessing relevant information and tools.
Your community
Meet and connect with people who share the same passion, commitment and goals through our range of communities.
Share best practice, experience and ideas with others in the sector, through online and face to face networks, including subject specific groups.
Professional designations
Enhance your reputation through post-nominals and a digital pin.
Code of ethics and conduct
Illustrate your commitment to professionalising the sector.
CPD resources
Library of webinars, articles, research and podcasts.
inTuition magazine
Keep up to date through our quarterly publication.
QTLS and ATS
Gain a nationally-recognised professional status.
Professional register
Verify your professional status to employers.
Community and events
Network and share ideas with like-minded professionals.
Special Interests
Access information about the topics that matters to you.
SET MentorMe
Our peer-to-peer mentoring platform, exclusive to SET members.
SET Rewards
Savings on a huge range of products and services.
TeacherMatic affiliation
Through affiliation with SET, TeacherMatic, an AI tool to help you reduce your workload, is available to use at a discount.
Course discounts
SET members enjoy 10% discount on selected ETF courses.
CPD log
Track your professional development activities.
SET Reading Room
Includes 10,000+ eBooks to support your teaching.
Our membership grades
Our membership grades reflect your career stage and qualifications held, providing clear progression as your career grows. Check the eligibility criteria below to determine which grade is most appropriate for you.
Fellow (FSET)
Join as a Fellow or upgrade your membership if you:
- Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification, and a masters or doctorate in education or the subject you teach (qualifications at Level 7 or above are acceptable instead of a masters or doctorate), and have a minimum of 5 years teaching/training experience (you need to be able to say yes to all three criterion).
- Have ATS status, or an ETF Technical Teaching Fellowship
Become a Fellow from only £100 per year (annual direct debit) or £8.33 a month (monthly direct debit).
Member (MSET)
Join as a Member if you hold a level 5 teaching qualification or higher such as a:
- Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
- Certificate in Education (CertEd)
- Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTTLS)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Become a member from only £80 per year (annual direct debit) or £6.66 a month (monthly direct debit).
Students
Join as a student if you are undertaking an initial teacher training education qualification to get FREE membership for the duration of your studies.
If you are studying for Level 3 to 5 or a PGCE from a recognised ITE provider you can apply for FREE membership.
Your SET Student membership is free for the duration of your studies. Once you have completed your studies you can easily upgrade to become a full member.
Associate (ASET)
Join as an Associate if you are a practitioner or assessor and hold a minimum of:
- Level 3 certificate in teaching (e.g. Level 3 Award in Education and Training, AET) or equivalent
Or
- Hold a Level 3 Assessor award
Become an Associate from only £80 per year (annual direct debit) or £6.66 a month (monthly direct debit).
Affiliate
Join as an Affiliate if you are new to the profession or a support worker, such as:
- Level 3/4 award (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, PTLLS)
- City and Guilds Certificate or Diploma in Delivering Learning.
We also welcome:
- Trainee teachers and others working towards post-14 education and training qualifications
- Those in learning support roles
Become an Affiliate from only £80 per year (annual direct debit) or £6.66 a month (monthly direct debit).
Our membership fees
Our membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March. You can join SET at any time and the annual membership fees (see below) will automatically be pro-rated. We also offer a reduced rate of membership if you are working but earning less than £16,500 per annum.
We offer two ways to pay – by credit/debit card or Direct Debit. There are three key reasons to set up a Direct Debit 1) it’s easy to manage and will ensure continuous access to all benefits of membership and 2) You can choose how you pay – annually or monthly and 3) you’ll save money on the annual cost of membership, compared to the card payment option.
Members, Affiliates and Associates
Pay by Direct Debit:
Monthly: £6.66
Annual: £80.00
Pay by card:
Annual: £95
Earn under £16,500 per annum:
Direct debit: £3.33 per month or £40 annually.
By card: £40 annually
Fellows
Pay by Direct Debit
Monthly: £8.33
Annual: £100
Pay by card:
Annual: £110
Earn under £16,500 per annum:
Direct debit: £3.33 per month or £40 annually.
By card: £40 annually
Students
Free student membership
As part of our commitment to supporting your Initial Teacher Education (ITE), SET student membership is free for the duration of your studies.
ETF Partnerships Partner with ETF
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More about ETF PartnershipsMembership Frequently asked questions
Yes, you will receive the same excellent benefits regardless of your level of membership.
Feedback from members, alongside our ongoing goal to be more environmentally sustainable, means we no longer issue plastic membership cards. You will be sent a membership certificate when you join or renew, valid for that membership year. This can be printed or sent electronically to colleagues or employers to prove your valid membership of SET.
You may be having trouble setting up as a new member if you were previously a member or have tried to join before and are using the same email address. You can use this email address to log in to your account and renew your membership. If you’ve forgotten your password you can easily reset it.
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