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. From the army to teacher training

   Published 1 August 2022

   By David Payling

   

   David Payling talks about his journey from the army and into teacher training using the help of a teacher training adviser.

   1. career change to teaching
   2. veterans

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2. Product engineer turned science teacher

   Published 18 July 2022

   By Chris Wallis

   

   Chris Wallis talks about his career change from a product engineer to a science teacher, and how he uses his engineering skills and experience in the classroom.

   1. becoming a teacher
   2. career change to teaching

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3. My move from Canada to teach in England

   Published 9 May 2022

   By Brooke Harvey

   

   Find out what made Canadian Brooke Harvey want to move to teach in England. Explore her advice for overseas teachers, and the benefits of teaching in England.

   1. life as a teacher
   2. international

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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. Back to school as a trainee teacher

   Published 28 September 2021

   By Jane Wilkinson

   

   This September, trainee teachers across the country began their courses. Jacob describes their last-minute application and their first few days as a trainee.

   1. becoming a teacher
   2. advisers
   3. applications

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9. My first week as a trainee teacher

   Published 17 September 2021

   By Cindy Ventura

   

   Cindy recently started the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) teacher training course at Sheffield University. She kept a diary during her first week on the course and shares her experiences here.

   1. becoming a teacher

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10. Abigail's career progression story

    Published 5 July 2021

    By Get Into Teaching

    

    Abigail Beeley is a maths teacher at St John Fisher Catholic High School in Wigan. After achieving promotions in her NQT year and her third year of teaching, she has recently been appointed as Head of Maths six years into her career. Here, she shares her career progression story.

    1. teacher training
    2. career progression

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