The Society for Education and Training (SET) is the largest professional membership organisation for teachers and trainers in the UK. SET membership makes you part of a large network of experienced teaching professionals. It offers you professional recognition, unlocks your career potential and helps you to become the best teacher or trainer you can be.

Discounted membership fee (from 1 October 2017)

SET is offering members joining after 1 October a discounted rate of a third off our usual membership prices. This means that you will only have to pay £46.83 instead of the usual £69.90. You can also save a further 10 per cent if you pay by direct debit, making it £42.21.

Please note that the discounted rates shown cannot be used in conjunction with the concessionary rates also offered by SET. Find out more about rates by visiting the subscriptions page. 

 

Be recognised for your status as a teacher or trainer

• Become a member of the largest professional network of teachers and trainers in the UK.
• Use the SET designation and digital pin in your signature, CV and business cards.
• Demonstrate your skills and knowledge to colleagues by gaining QTLS status.
• Be listed in the Professional Register after gaining QTLS.
• Demonstrate your commitment to excellent teaching and continuous professional development.

Advance your career - gain QTLS status

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) is the badge of professionalism for teachers and trainers in the UK.

Why achieve QTLS?

• Career progression.
• Professional recognition.
• Use the initials as a designation and the QTLS digital pin.
• QTLS status is recognised in law as equal to QTS for teaching in schools.
• Assess your strengths and weaknesses, plan and record your CPD.
• Build your confidence and skills. 

Be the best teacher you can be 

SET offers you access to hundreds of CPD opportunities and inspires you to continuously develop your skills and knowledge.

• Benchmark yourself against the 2014 Professional Standards with the online self-assessment tool.
• Access to exclusive content, such as webinars, networking events, online resources.
• Get discounts on hundreds of ETF CPD opportunities.
• Join the SET community to share ideas and good practice.
• Get the most widely-read journal in FE and training, inTuition.
• Mentoring - get advice or be a mentor yourself.
• Get involved in research.

Stand out from the crowd – get the job

• SET can help you make the next step in your career.
• Get practical advice about getting your ideal job in teaching and training.
• Support in transitioning to different roles, subjects and areas of the sector.
• Career advice at every stage of your career.
• Get free confidential legal advice through Law Express when you need it.

Want to find out more about SET membership?