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The Equalitas Secondary QTS Celebration Day brought together our 2026 Secondary cohort to celebrate the successful completion of their Initial Teacher Training year and the achievement of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Throughout the day, each new teacher was presented with their certificate by their subject lead, recognising the specialist knowledge, subject expertise and professional identity developed throughout the year. Every teacher also received their Equalitas Transformer Award badge before being welcomed into our growing alumni community. Below, you can watch Tracey Maloney’s keynote address alongside messages of congratulations from our Secondary Subject Leads.
Tracey Maloney, ITE Director
In her keynote address, Tracey reflects on the transformative journey from trainee to teacher and the significance of the Equalitas Transformer Award badge as a symbol of joining the Equalitas alumni community.
Charlotte Fell, Secondary Maths Subject Lead
Charlotte reflects on the year and celebrates the achievements of the Maths cohort as they begin their teaching careers.
Hayley Ellison, Secondary PE Subject Lead
Hayley congratulates the PE cohort on achieving QTS and reflects on the journey they have shared throughout the year.
Joanna Igoe, Secondary Science Subject Lead
Joanna shares her congratulations with the Science cohort and reflects on the knowledge and expertise developed during their training.
Juliet Searle, Secondary English Subject Lead
Juliet congratulates the English cohort through a thoughtful reading of a poem, reflecting on their journey to QTS and the profession ahead.
Dr Stephanie Burke, Secondary Humanities Subject Lead
Stephanie congratulates the Humanities cohort on achieving QTS and reflects on the professional growth they have demonstrated throughout the year.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important milestone. A password-protected gallery of photographs from the QTS certificate presentations is available for members of the 2026 Secondary cohort to download and keep as a reminder of the day.
