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Life as a teacher

Every day you’ll get the chance to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back – making sure every pupil gets the same access to a quality education and the opportunity to succeed.

Explore this section to find out what a career in teaching could offer you.

Rewards of teaching

There aren’t many careers where you can combine playing an important role in children’s lives with benefits such as a competitive salary, generous pension, and financial support while training.

Career progression

Opportunities for progression are plentiful and can be tailored to match your strengths and interests.

Real-life experiences

Teachers and trainees offer insight into day-to-day life in a school and the job satisfaction that comes with making a difference to young people’s lives.

Teaching Vacancies

Once you’ve qualified, search Teaching Vacancies, the Department for Education’s free to use job listing service, to find your perfect teaching role.

Upcoming events

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Subject knowledge enhancement

01 April 2020 - 13:00

This online event will provide advice on the UCAS application process. Our expert panel will answer your questions on preparing your personal statement, how to make your application stand out and preparing for interview.

Teacher training options

06 April 2020 - 19:30

Looking for a career with a real purpose? Join this online event to find out more about teaching as a career and the different routes you can take to qualify as a teacher in England. Our panel of experts will help you decide which route is best for you and provide lots of advice to kickstart your new career.

Financial support for teacher training

08 April 2020 - 13:00

Find out about the range of financial incentives and support available to help fund your teacher training. Our panel will answer all of your questions about bursaries, scholarships and salaried School Direct courses. We'll also discuss the eligibility criteria for bursaries and scholarships, and how to apply for financial support.

Change career to teaching

04 May 2020 - 19:30

Considering changing career to teaching? Not sure about the next step? Our teaching advisers will discuss the different routes available to help you retrain and experiences of the obstacles faced when changing career.