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Training to teach design and technology (D&T)

As a D&T teacher, you’ll nurture pupils’ creativity and teach them the skills to not only come up with brilliant ideas, but to turn them into a reality. By doing so, you’ll be teaching a subject that complements their wider learning and brings it to life in practical terms – from maths and science to computing and art.

The benefits

you could get a £15,000 tax-free bursary to support your training 

further funding for training with a Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loan and extra financial support if you're a parent or have a disability 

when you register with us, you’ll receive practical advice and guidance from our team of experienced teachers via our free Teacher Training Adviser service  

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Once you qualify, you’ll start on a salary of at least £24,373, or £30,480 in inner London. As your career progresses, so will your salary – teachers in leadership roles can earn on average £58,881, with many earning significantly more.

Enhance your subject knowledge

If you don’t have a D&T degree, or need to refresh your knowledge, you could complete a fully funded subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course before you start your training.

Step-by-step checklist

The key to a successful application is effective preparation. This short summary will give you an idea of the things you can do to get prepared before you apply. If you’re ready to apply, there are also some handy steps to take before submitting your application.

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Upcoming events

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Train to Teach Brighton

20 November 2019 - 16:30

Brighton

This event in Brighton will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.

Train to Teach: Question Time - Liverpool

20 November 2019 - 17:00

Liverpool

This event in Liverpool will give you the chance to quiz our expert teaching panel about teacher training.

Train to Teach Coventry

23 November 2019 - 12:00

Coventry

This event in Coventry will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.

Train to Teach Leeds

25 November 2019 - 16:30

Leeds

This event in Leeds will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.