Get Into Teaching Blog

Real teachers talk about their experiences, and our experts give tips on how to get into initial teacher training.

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Get Into Teaching Blog

Real teachers talk about their experiences, and our experts give tips on how to get into initial teacher training.

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1. How to apply for teacher training

   A step-by-step-guide

   Published 17 May 2022

   By Get Into Teaching

   

   From effective preparation, to submitting your application, we’ve broken down the whole process into manageable steps, so you can see exactly what’s involved.

   1. teacher training advisers
   2. personal statements
   3. qualifications
   4. applications

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2. The Head of Science inspiring students in Blackpool

   Published 9 February 2022

   By Jessica Walmsley

   

   Head of Science Jessica Walmsley shares how she brings her passion for science into her Blackpool classroom and why she decided to become a teacher.

   1. life as a teacher

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3. My career change to teaching

   Published 3 February 2022

   By Ian Wallace

   

   Ian Wallace had always wanted to be a teacher but didn’t feel ready when he finished university. After several different jobs and careers he finally took the plunge and hasn’t looked back.

   1. becoming a teacher
   2. career change to teaching

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4. The fellowship of teachers

   Published 10 January 2022

   By Mike Halton and Phil Young

   

   Fellow teachers Mike Halton and Phil Young describe the friendships and fun they have outside of the classroom.

   1. life as a teacher
   2. becoming a teacher
   3. support

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5. 7 things to include in your teacher training application

   Published 16 December 2021

   By Juliet Fern, Mieka Harris and Kate Hudson-Glynn

   

   Juliet Fern, Mieka Harris and Kate Hudson-Glynn from the University of Bedfordshire share seven key things to include in your teacher training application.

   1. applications
   2. becoming a teacher
   3. teacher training
   4. personal statements

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6. 11 top tips for interview success

   Published 6 December 2021

   By Caroline Downing

   

   Thorough preparation can make or break a successful interview. Here are my simple top eleven winning tips for securing that Initial Teacher Training place.

   1. becoming a teacher
   2. applications

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7. Application tips from a teacher training provider

   Published 29 November 2021

   By Michelle Borders

   

   Michelle Borders from the Community Academies Trust Institute of Education has recruited trainee teachers for eight years. Here she shares her top tips on the application process.

   1. applications
   2. becoming a teacher
   3. teacher training
   4. personal statements

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8. Working to your own beat

   Published 22 November 2021

   By Get Into Teaching

   

   A recent survey has revealed the extent to which people feel they can be their true selves in the workplace.

   1. becoming a teacher

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9. Stephen's return to teaching story

   Published 21 October 2021

   By Stephen

   

   Stephen gave up a 20-year career as a secondary maths teacher to pursue a call into full time Methodist Ministry. However, his love of maths never left him and 12 years later he returned to teaching part-time.

   1. returning to teaching
   2. teacher training advisers

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10. A diary of a trainee teacher

    Published 7 October 2021

    By Mel O'Connor

    

    Mel recently started a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) teacher training course in maths with the Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance and the University of Sheffield. She kept a diary of her first days on the course.

    1. becoming a teacher

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