How do I become
about the different ways to experience
teaching visit:
a teacher? www.teach.gov.uk/experience
There are several different ways to train to
teach, suiting a broad range of backgrounds
When to apply
and circumstances. You can train at a
university or college, in a school, or on the job.
Teaching is a popular career choice, so
gaining a place on a training course can be
First, however, you will generally need to have
competitive. It is important that you apply
early and apply well, with a carefully
“There are
a UK undergraduate degree or a recognised
equivalent, which should relate to the subject
constructed and well presented application.
It is also important that you demonstrate
several
you want to teach, and the equivalent of at
least a C in GCSE maths and English. If you
some experience of working with children,
through volunteering in a school or with a
different ways
want to teach in a primary school or up to
GCSE level in a secondary school, you will
youth group, for example.
to train to
also need the equivalent of at least a C in a
science subject.
When to apply – and who to apply to –
varies on the route you wish to take:
teach, suiting a
Full details and variations in qualifications
PGCE route – apply to the graduate teacher
broad range of
needed for different subjects and age groups
can be found on the TDA website:
training registry (GTTR) from September
onwards for courses beginning the following
backgrounds”
www.teach.gov.uk/entryrequirements
September.
The different SCITT route – apply to GTTR or the course
training routes
provider during the preceding academic year
GTP route – apply directly to providers in
response to advertisements. Applications can
There are more ways than ever to become
therefore be made at any time in the year.
a teacher, designed to suit a range of
circumstances:
NEW FINANCE FOR TRAINING
TEACHERS
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
From 1 September 2008 a newly qualified
OF EDUCATION (PGCE) – THIS
teacher (NQT) will start on a salary of at least
IS THE MOST POPULAR ROUT
£20,133 (£24,168 in inner London). The pay
scale for good, experienced classroom
SCHOOL-CENTRED INITIAL
teachers who have ‘crossed the threshold’
TEACHER TRAINING (SCITT)
GRADUATE TEACHER
PROGRAMME (GTP)
More information on the different routes can
be found at: www.teach.gov.uk/waysin
Experience life in
the classroom
If you’re considering training as a teacher, it is
strongly recommended that you find out more
about the realities of teaching, and a great
way to experience life in the classroom is to
observe teachers at work. To find out more
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