Additional Teaching Qualification in Religious Education (Catholic Schools)

July 13, 2026

The St. Andrews Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education is delighted to offer the opportunity for teachers to gain an additional qualification in religious education.

The ATQRE course fulfils the academic requirement for applying to the GTCS for professional registration as a specialist Religious Education teacher in the Catholic Secondary school.

The course begins in August 2026. For all details including teaching dates and costs - https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/cpd/atqreforcatholicschools/

The Diocese of Paisley support ATQRE and will pay one third of the fees for any applicants who live in the diocese and attend bishop John’s support sessions.

For details - https://www.rcdop.org.uk/atqre