Teaching; your future, their future. Click to view the interactive video.

As a teacher, you can inspire the next generation and help them realise their ambitions. That means you can go home each day knowing you’ve made a real difference, giving all young people the chance to fulfil their potential.

If you want to grab that opportunity, we’re here to help you kick-start your new career. Register with us to receive personalised support, advice, and access to exclusive events. You can also use this site to keep track of your progress towards making a successful application to teacher training and receive personalised content each time you log in.

 

Why teach?

There are many brilliant reasons to get into teaching. Hear from real teachers about the challenges and rewards of the profession, read about salaries, and find out about your eligibility for teacher training. 

Explore my options

If you’re eligible to train to teach, you’ll need to choose an age group and subject, and explore the different training courses. Depending on your choices, you may be eligible for a tax-free bursary to support you, or you could earn a salary while you train.

Plan my application

Find out everything you need to know about successfully applying for teacher training and the support that’s available – from arranging school placements, to your written application and interview. 

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Train with School Direct

Train to teach in supportive school environments with experienced teachers and mentors.

 
 

Watch this video for helpful tips on getting into teaching, from real trainees and experienced teachers. Transcript (PDF, 48KB)

I worked for a bank, then in recruitment, and I realised an office environment wasn’t for me. I didn’t feel like I was making a difference. But you can as a teacher.

Samantha Webster, assistant headteacher

Upcoming events

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  • Train to Teach London

    07 March 2015 AT 09:30

    Join us at the QEII Conference Centre for personalised advice about your teaching application as well as the chance to ask an array of experts your questions.

    London Closed

  • School Experience Programme

    09 March 2015 AT 08:30

    This is an ideal opportunity to spend time in a secondary school for anyone considering a career in teaching or who has already applied for Teacher Training.

    Leicestershire Open

  • School experience week

    09 March 2015 AT 09:00

    This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who has applied or is seeking experience in a secondary school prior to applying to train to teach. Spend a week at Toot Hill School, an outstanding secondary school on the outskirts of Nottingham and close to both the Leicestershire and Lincolnshire borders.

    Nottingham Open

  • Barr Beacon Recruitment and Information event

    10 March 2015 AT 09:00

    Discuss the School Direct programme at Barr Beacon School and get the opportunity to visit, meet trainees and experience a day in school.

    Walsall Open