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*Salary dependent on location. Bursaries are available for trainees on eligible postgraduate courses in England who are not employed as a teacher. Bursary amounts will vary depending on teaching subject and degree class. Additional payments may be available. See education.gov.uk/teachpgfunding for further details. For bursary information for courses in Wales visit teachertrainingcymru.org Disclaimer: all information correct as of October 2013.

You could receive a tax-free bursary

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“My friends really respect what I do. In a conglomerate you’re just a number,

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Teaching has never been so rewarding. This year tax-free bursaries of up to £20k* or scholarships of £25k* are available in certain subjects. It’s the perfect time to use your degree to begin training for a career you can be proud of. Bursary amounts vary depending on teaching subject and degree class. To see what bursary you could be entitled to, see the enclosed financial support leaflet or visit education.gov.uk/teachpgfunding

If you’re changing careers and are a graduate with three or more years’ experience of working, you could apply to the School Direct Training Programme (salaried). You’ll be employed by a school whilst you train, with the expectation of employment in that school or group of schools once you have been awarded qualified teacher status (QTS). For more information visit education.gov.uk/teachschooldirect

Neil Dhanda, head of department.

When you become a qualified teacher, you’ll find there are a number of ways to progress in your career, either within the classroom or in a leadership role. As you acquire new skills you could rise to become a head of department, head of year or even headteacher. In fact, teachers are twice as likely to be in a management position as graduates in other careers after four years in the job.

Schools now have freedom over how to pay their teachers, linking teachers’ pay more closely to their performance, with scope for higher rewards and more

rapid progression for the most successful teachers.

Excellent Teacher SchemeThe Excellent Teacher Scheme offers experienced classroom teachers a rewarding route to career advancement and is an alternative to existing routes such as leadership group posts. Excellent Teachers use and share their skills in classroom teaching to advise on the professional development of other teachers within their school.

Progressing towards leadershipThere are schemes designed for talented teachers with the ability and ambition to make rapid progress in their careers and achieve leadership positions sooner rather than later. This includes the Future Leaders accelerated leadership programme for current or former teachers with qualified teacher status (QTS) who are committed to leading a challenging secondary school.

Headteachers Becoming a headteacher means leading and managing the school community. Assistant and deputy headteachers combine senior management with classroom teaching. These are challenging, exciting and rewarding posts which require a broad range of skills.

“It’s a lot of hard work but if you have the drive and ambition, as well as the ideas,

you can progress quickly.”

Neil Dhanda, head of department.

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There are countless opportunities for career progression.

Hilda Sarfo Frimpong, teacher.

“Salary progression is good. If you perform, your salary increases. The level I’m at now is comparable

with professional management positions.”

Samantha Webster, assistant headteacher.

*Salary dependent on location. Bursaries are available for trainees on eligible postgraduate courses in England who are not employed as a teacher. Bursary amounts will vary depending on teaching subject and degree class. Additional payments may be available. See education.gov.uk/teachpgfunding for further details. For bursary information for courses in Wales visit teachertrainingcymru.org Disclaimer: all information correct as of October 2013.

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You’ll receive a competitive salary.

A newly qualified teacher (NQT) begins on an average salary of £22,900* and as an experienced teacher, achieving the appropriate standards, you could go on to earn up to £57,000.* If you are ambitious and want to progress in your career even further, as a headteacher you could earn as much as £113,000.*

Also, primary teachers are on the same pay scale as secondary teachers.What’s more, you can qualify for extra payments if you take on additional responsibilities that support teaching and learning. For more details on salaries, see the enclosed financial support leaflet.

Benefits and supportTeaching offers a generous pension scheme. In England, teachers may also be eligible for help with housing costs through the government’s key worker living initiative. You may also qualify for additional recruitment and retention incentives and benefits through the school.

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Inspire othersWhen it comes to teaching, it’s all about inspiring passion and creating enthusiasm. This can come from the teachers themselves as well as the subject matter. There are many different subjects out there, but by teaching a subject that you’re knowledgeable about, you’ll be able to inject genuine passion and excitement into your teaching.

Enhance your subject knowledgeDon’t hold back from applying because of your subject knowledge confidence. If you are intending to teach maths, physics, chemistry, computing, design and technology or a language you could benefit from a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) programme, which allows you to top up your subject knowledge.

They can last from eight to 36 weeks depending on your needs and are offered in a number of formats, such as full-time, part-time, distance learning or a combination of these. These programmes are aimed at those who have already been offered a place on a postgraduate initial teacher training course, subject to completion of an SKE programme.Therefore you should apply as soon as you can to discuss your options with your provider or school. For more information, visit education.gov.uk/teachske

“I love coming up with different kinds of ways of bringing maths to life: murder mysteries, apprentice-style challenges.

When a subject is fun, it’s easier to learn.”

Kim Khoo, newly qualified teacher.

There’s the chance to bring your

subject to life.

Ian Loynd, head of department.

As a teacher you can develop your career in the direction you want it to go, capable of moving not just up, but across the management system. With so many career options, you’re able to craft your own career path and specialise in the areas that you want to.

As your personal development continues, you’ll learn a range of different skills from leadership to motivational speaking. In turn, you could embark on a variety of different roles, some of which you may have never thought possible:

• After school tutoring• Pastoral care• Mentoring• Special educational

needs teaching

This could help you go on to manage a department of people or determine the strategy for a school’s future development. You could specialise in supporting pupils across the school by leading a year group, tackling barriers to learning, or working with pupils who are at risk of being excluded. You could even find yourself working abroad.

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“You can go from doing a lesson or an assembly to organising a club or a trip.

There’s always something to get involved in, something to get excited about.”

Helen Mitchell, training manager.

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Whichever course option you choose, you’ll receive rigorous training, including strategies for managing pupil behaviour and comprehensive guided preparation for your new career, helping you to become an effective teacher. New teachers rate their training as very good preparation for the classroom. This training covers a wide range of areas including:

• Curriculum knowledge • Methods to develop

and engage learners• Academic, professional

and ICT support • Strategies for managing

pupil behaviour

• Educational issues and pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching)

• Planning lessons and schemes of work with clear learning objectives

• Presenting topics and using effective questioning strategies

• Teamworking and collaboration

You can find out what to expect by reading our trainees’ blogs at getintoteaching.wordpress.com

When you start teaching after you qualify, you won’t be thrown in at the deep end. You’ll get dedicated time and personal support to help you develop as a teacher. For more information on initial teacher training (ITT) providers visit education.gov.uk/teachroutes, designed to help you make an informed choice on where and how to teach. There’s also detailed information on the routes into ITT. For help finding a teacher training provider that suits you, go to dataprovision.education.gov.uk For the same information specific to Wales, go to hefcw.ac.uk

You can expand your knowledge

and grow your skills.

“Teaching is a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding career and I haven’t looked

back since starting.”

Matthew Fox, teacher.

Darryl Heaton, head of year.

Not only is teaching a fulfilling career, it also allows for a great quality of life. With up to 13 weeks’ holiday a year, teachers have the time to pursue their interests, travel and also spend time with family and friends. Many teachers also benefit from the opportunity to work flexibly, including on a part-time basis.

Teachers enjoy a rewarding career with a balanced lifestyle.

“The workload can be challenging but I see the holidays as my reward. I got

married in the summer and had a six-week honeymoon in Australia. You would struggle to do that in any other job.”

Darryl Heaton, head of year.

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Whether you want to study on a full-time or part-time basis, there is a teacher training course to suit you. Find out more at education.gov.uk/teachroutes

Use the table below to see which postgraduate course would be most suitable for you:

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Selected by the school in partnership with an accredited training provider ✓ ✓

Selected by the accredited training provider ✓Tax-free bursary of up to £20,000* whilst you train ✓ ✓Employed during training and salary paid ✓Fees payable by candidate** ✓ ✓Expectation of employment at end of training in host school partnership ✓ ✓

Minimum of 24 weeks spent in a school*** ✓ ✓ ✓Open to new graduates with up to 3 years’ work experience ✓ ✓Open to graduates with 3 or more years’ work experience ✓ ✓ ✓Potential to gain postgraduate qualification ✓ ✓ ✓

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postgraduate courses in England who are not employed as a teacher. Bursary amounts will vary depending on teaching subject and degree class. Additional payments may be available. See education.gov.uk/teachpgfunding for further details. For bursary information for courses in Wales visit teachertrainingcymru.org Disclaimer: all information correct as of October 2013.

** On the School Direct (salaried) scheme you will not need to pay fees to cover the cost of training to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). However, you should enquire with the school whether you would be expected to pay for any academic qualifications, such as PGCE, beyond this.

** *Secondary teaching only. (minimum in primary – 18 weeks).

There’s a range of great training

options to choose from…

“I did a one-year PGCE at Manchester University. The experience of going into several different schools

really helped. When I finished, I felt fully prepared.”

Darryl Heaton, head of year.

Dave Kavanagh,head of department.

Whichever option you choose, whether school-based or university-based teacher training, you can rest assured you’ll spend at least half of your time in a school, giving you plenty of practical experience.

School-based teacher trainingIf you’re looking for school- based training, School Direct is the option for you. With School Direct, you’re selected by a school from day one. Your school, which could be one of the best schools in the country, will have a job in mind just for you, and there is financial support available throughout your training. It’s a great way to gain the qualifications and practical skills you need to become a teacher.

If you are changing career and are a graduate with three or more years’ experience of

working life, then you can apply to the School Direct Training Programme (Salaried). This programme will see successful applicants paid a salary whilst they train and has an expectation of employment once qualified teacher status (QTS) is awarded. All other graduates will be able to apply to the School Direct Training Programme and, as with university-based teacher training, could be eligible for a substantial tax-free bursary of up to £20,000*. Bursaries are dependent on the subject you want to teach and the degree class that you hold. For more information visit education.gov.uk/teachschooldirect

School-centred initial teacher training (SCITT) is another route available that allows you to complete your teacher training programme in a school. All SCITT courses lead to QTS, and many will award you a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE), validated by a higher educationinstitution, on completion.

SCITTs are open to graduates and are taught by a combination of practising teachers and higher education staff. While most of the time will be spent in one school, trainees also complete school-based training experiences in other schools in the area. SCITT programmes usually have small cohorts of students.

University-based teacher training You can start your new career with a university-based teacher training course, where you could learn in a top university and spend time training in a school. This is a popular route to gaining QTS and usually takes one academic year to complete, though you may prefer to take a part-time course over two years. The course will include experience of teaching and training in at least two schools and time in a university setting attending seminars and tutorials with other trainees.

Teach FirstThis is an independent charity that recruits, arranges training, places and supports exceptional graduates to become teachers and leaders who can make a real difference in the most challenged secondary and primary schools. Visit teachfirst.org.uk for more information.

Find out what to expect on your teacher training by reading our trainees’ blogs at getintoteaching.wordpress.com

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…And you can even train on the job.

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There is a comprehensive programme of support available to provide you with guidance all the way through the application process. For more information talk to a teacher, call the Teaching Line on 0800 389 2500 or visit education.gov.uk/getintoteaching

Face-to-face events We run regular events where you can talk to experienced teachers and teaching advisers. To see what’s on where, visit education.gov.uk/teachevents

Professional skills testsCandidates starting a teacher training course from September 2014 must have passed the professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy before beginning training. To find out more and use practice material to help you prepare for your tests, visit education.gov.uk/teachskillstests

Follow us on the webVisit our social media sites online to ask a question about getting into teaching, read accounts of teacher training or have your say on the issues that matter to you. We’re on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Wordpress.

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Premier Plus Premier Plus, our enhanced service, is available to those who hold, or are predicted, at least a 2:2 degree, wish to start training in the academic year 2014/15 and who would like to teach maths, physics, chemistry, computing, design and technology or languages. If this is you, you could be eligible to access exclusive benefits including personalised one-to-one advice, help in securing

school experience, and invitations to exclusive events. See more information at education.gov.uk/teachpremierplus

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“Whichever route you choose you get a lot of support along the way, from your

provider, the schools you are placed in, and your professional and subject mentors. That really helped me in my first year.”

Helen Mitchell, training manager.

Application and statement supportGet help with the personal statement for your teacher training application, plus tips and online tools to help prepare for your ITT interview. Visit education.gov.uk/teachtips

Academic qualificationsTo be accepted on to any ITT course, you will need to demonstrate a standard equivalent to a GCSE grade C (or above) in English and maths. If you want to teach primary, you will also need to demonstrate a standard equivalent to a GCSE grade C in a science subject. Visit education.gov.uk/teachentryrequirements for more information.

To train as a teacher, you’ll need a UK degree (or an equivalent qualification). You can apply for teacher training in the third year of your undergraduate degree, and be offered a place pending your degree results. If you have a degree from outside the UK you should consult your chosen training provider or refer to the equivalency table, which can be found at education.gov.uk/teachpgfunding

School experience Spending time in a school is a great way to find out what teachers actually do and to get a feel for what working in a school is like. It’s also a requirement of most ITT providers. Find out more about the School Experience Programme by visiting education.gov.uk/teachsep

Alternatively, you could contact a school directly to arrange your own school visit or volunteer to work in a youth club or with a scout or guide group.

Useful websites

ase.org.uk Association for Science Education (ASE).

direct.gov.uk Information on higher education, from career planning to choosing your course, student life and student finance.

estyn.gov.uk Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales.

Includes reports of inspections of schools and teacher training providers.

education.gov.uk The Department for Education (DfE).

Responsible for education and children’s services.

ucas.com/teacher-trainingUniversities and CollegesAdmissions Service (UCAS).

The central organisation that processes applications for most graduate ITT courses in England.

hefce.ac.ukHigher Education FundingCouncil for England (HEFCE).

Responsible for supporting teaching and research in universities and colleges in England.

hefcw.ac.ukHigher Education FundingCouncil for Wales (HEFCW).

Responsible for the funding of higher education, including ITT and the accreditation of ITT providers in Wales.

education.gov.uk/curriculumInformation on national curriculum programmes of study for England. Programmes of study for Wales are at wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/schoolshome/curriculuminwales

ofsted.gov.uk Ofsted is the inspectorate for children and learners in England. Inspection reports on all aspects of education, including schools and teacher training providers.

ssatrust.org.ukSpecialist Schools andAcademies Trust.

The lead body for the Government’s specialist schools programme.

teachersupport.infoThe Teacher Support Network.

A national, independent charity providing free support services to teachers and lecturers from training to post retirement.

educationcymru.org Bilingual website with information about ITT opportunities in Wales.

wales.gov.ukWelsh Government.

Develops and implements education policy in Wales through the Department for Education and Skills.

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For further information visit education.gov.uk/getintoteaching or call the Teaching Line (TL) on 0800 389 2500

The Teaching LineSt James House, Moon Street, Bristol, BS2 8QY.

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Financial SupportInformation

Teacher salaries from September 2013

England and Wales (excluding London

and fringes)

Inner London

Outer London

London fringes

Headteachers

max £106,148 £113,303 £109,151 £107,199

min £42,803 £49,961 £45,805 £43,851

Leading practitioners

max £57,520 £64,677 £60,525 £58,565

min £37,836 £44,986 £40,838 £38,878

Upper pay ranges

max £37,124 £45,450 £40,838 £38,173

min £34,523 £41,912 £37,975 £35,571

Main pay ranges

max £31,868 £36,751 £35,468 £32,914

min £21,804 £27,270 £25,369 £22,853

Unqualified teachers

max £25,267 £29,379 £28,272 £26,313

min £15,976 £20,092 £18,977 £17,025

Newly qualified teachers (NQTs) usually start on the first point of the main pay scale. However, depending on teaching experience, they may start higher up the scale. Schools may also award discretionary points for relevant experience.

These pay scales apply from September 2013 and were correct at the time of going to print. For up-to-date information, please visit education.gov.uk/teachsalaries

Loans, fees and grants in EnglandLoans in England

A tuition fee loan is available to cover your tuition fees in full: most trainee teachers domiciled in the UK or EEA are eligible to borrow up to £9,000 in the academic year 2014/15. The tuition fee loan is paid back in instalments once you have left university and are earning more than £21,000 per year.

A maintenance loan is there to help with accommodation and other living costs and is also means-tested. If you’re living away from home, the maximum loan is £5,555 for the academic year 2014/15 – and more if you’re studying in London. The maximum available is less if you’re living with your parents during term time.

Fees in England

For the academic year 2014/15, universities, colleges and SCITTs can charge new full-time students up to £9,000 a year in tuition fees. Tuition fees vary depending on the course and the institution.

Grants in England

If you are training to teach via a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate route to qualified teacher status in 2014/15, an annual maintenance grant of up to £3,387 may be available, which is means-tested on your household income.

Loans, fees and grants in WalesThe Department for Education provides advice and guidance on routes into teaching as a career in England. For information on routes into teaching in Wales visit teachertrainingcymru.org

Bursaries and scholarships in EnglandBursaries are available for trainees on eligible postgraduate courses in England who are not employed as a teacher. Bursary amounts will vary depending on teaching subject and degree class or highest relevant academic qualification. To help determine postgraduate bursary eligibility, trainees with a degree from outside the UK should consult their chosen training provider or visit education.gov.uk/teachpgfunding to look at the overseas degree comparison table.

Scholarships of £25,000 are available from the Institute of Physics (IOP), Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) in collaboration with the London Mathematical Society (LMS), the

1Traineeteachersinmaths,physics,chemistryandcomputing witha2:1orfirstareabletoapplyforscholarshipswiththe relevantsubjectassociationgroup.Applicantsforthe scholarshipswillbesubjecttoacompetitiveprocess.Trainees whoholdthescholarshipwillnotalsobeeligibleforthe standardDepartmentforEducationbursary.Trainees whoarenotawardedascholarshipwillcontinuetobeeligibleforthestandardbursariesin2014/15.

2Traineeteachersinmathsandphysicswitharelevant degreeandatleastaBatAlevelinmathsorphysics(or equivalent)willbeeligibleforabursaryof£9,000.Trainees willnotbeentitledtothisbursaryiftheyarealsoentitledto ahigherbursarybasedondegreeclass.forthestandard bursariesin2014/15.3OtherprioritysecondarysubjectsareEnglish,history, biology,geography,music,anddesignandtechnology.4AvailabletotraineeswithaBorbetteratmathsAlevelon primarymathsspecialistcoursesonly.Thosewhodonothave aBorhigheratmathsAlevel,orthosewhotrainongeneral primarycourses,willreceivethenormalprimarybursaryfor theirdegreeclass.

TheGovernmentrecentlyannounceditsresponsetoproposedfuturechangestoteachers’payarrangements.Findmoreinformationateducation.gov.uk/pay

Training bursaries and scholarships available in 2014/15

Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI) for top physics, chemistry, computer science and maths candidates.

School Direct bursary uplift Trainees on School Direct places may be eligible for an additional payment worth 25 per cent of their standard bursary. To qualify for this payment, trainees will need to spend more than 50 per cent of their time in a school where more than 35 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals (FSM).

Teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) paymentAn additional payment to a teacher for taking on sustained additional responsibilities:

Qualified teachers

Special educational needs allowance

Level 2 £3,994

Level 1 £2,022

TLR 1 – max £12,517

TLR 1 – min £7,397

TLR 2 – max £6,259

TLR 2 – min £2,561

ITT Subject/Phase Scholarship1 Trainee with First 2:1 2:2 Other2

Physics, maths £25,000 £20,000 £20,000 £15,000 £9,000 Computing £25,000 £20,000 £20,000 £15,000 £0 Chemistry £25,000 £20,000 £15,000 £12,000 £0 Languages - £20,000 £15,000 £12,000 £0 Other priority secondary3 and primary - £9,000 £4,000 £0 £0

Primary maths specialists4 - £11,000 £11,000 £6,000 £0

Training Bursary 2014/15