Initial Teacher Training
Are you looking for new opportunities and the chance to develop new skills while pursuing a professional career pathway?
Do you want to join a profession where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?
Now is the time to explore opportunities to train to teach in Primary or Secondary education.
Check out our resources from previous ITT events or the response to the ITT Market review from December 2021
A career in teaching
Routes into teaching
Salaried
The salaried route into teaching requires employment by a school. As a salaried trainee your tuition fees will be paid for and you will be expected to plan, teach and assess students from the beginning of your employment and subsequent training course.
Non-Salaried
As a non-salaried trainee, you will be expected to attend a school placement and you will be given days off to participate in the core programme at your ITT provider. The course costs up to £9,250 per year.
Undergraduate
If you have not yet obtained a degree then you can gain QTS as part of an undergraduate degree course. The cost is typically £9,250 and the length of training can be anywhere from 1-4 years based on your provider and circumstances.
Assessment Only
The salaried route into teaching requires employment by a school. As a salaried trainee your tuition fees will be paid for and you will be expected to plan, teach and assess students from the beginning of your employment and subsequent training course.
Eligibility
In order to begin your teacher training you must have the correct qualifications including:
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A degree
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A GCSE English qualification grade 4 (C) or above
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A GCSE Maths qualification grade 4 (C) or above
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A GCSE Science qualification grade 4 (C) or above for a Primary course
If you completed your qualifications abroad, you can contact UK ENIC for a statement of comparability.
If you do not have the required GCSE qualifications, you can take an equivalency test. Check with your ITT provider to see which companies they recommend.
How to apply
Applications can be made through the new service called ‘Apply’ and completed online.
You can register with the DfE who will provide an Advisor to offer one-to-one support with:
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getting school experience
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funding your course
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choosing the right training
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writing your personal statement
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interview tips
Applications can be submitted from October for courses starting the following academic year.
Finance
If you choose to apply to a non-salaried course, you may be eligible for financial support including bursaries, scholarships and student finance loans during your training period.
You should check with your chosen provider to find out the course fees for the academic year.
Bursaries are available for certain subjects. For the training year 2022-23, trainees with a 1st, 2:1, 2:2, PhD or Master’s are eligible for the following bursaries.
Find out more information about funding and support to help you become a teacher.
Subject | Bursary | Scholarship |
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Biology | £10,000 | |
Chemistry | £24,000 | £26,000 |
Computing | £24,000 | £26,000 |
Design & Technology | £15,000 | |
Geography | £15,000 | |
Languages | £15,000 | |
Maths | £24,000 | £26,000 |
Physics | £24,000 | £26,000 |
Changing careers
Now Teach is a charity whose vision is a world where children benefit because talented people, who’ve already had successful careers, become teachers and bring their skills and experiences to the schools that need them most.
They work alongside schools and training providers to offer advice, support, events and resources tailored to the needs of career changers as well as membership of a national career change network.
Get the NowTeach candidate leaflet and find out more by signing up to the NowTeach information events.