Life as a teacher

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

Whether you’re a qualified teacher in England, or an overseas teacher contemplating a return to teaching in England, use Teaching Vacancies, the Department for Education's job listing service, to find your next role.

Upcoming events

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Train to Teach Milton Keynes virtual event

26 January 2021 - 17:00

Milton Keynes

This event, for anyone interested in training to teach in Milton Keynes, will give you the chance to ask experts about your teacher training options and what it’s like to teach.

Train to Teach Stoke virtual event

27 January 2021 - 17:00

Stoke

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

Train to Teach Blackpool virtual event

28 January 2021 - 17:00

Blackpool

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

Train to Teach London virtual event

30 January 2021 - 10:00

London

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