Is teaching experience necessary as a prerequisite for entry into Schedule D Part 2 and Specialist Additional Qualifications (AQs)?

To obtain a Part 2 qualification, you must have completed at least one school year of successful classroom experience, verified by the appropriate supervisory officer or the appropriate supervisory official.

To obtain the specialist qualification, you must have at least two school years of successful classroom teaching experience, including at least one school year teaching the subject, verified by the appropriate supervisory officer or the appropriate supervisory official.