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Life as a teacher

Teaching is an important and increasingly popular choice of career for all kinds of people. Whether you are about to graduate or looking for a change of direction, there are more ways to enter the profession than ever before.

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As the national agency responsible for the training and development of the school workforce, the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) provides the ongoing support and advice you need to progress towards becoming a teacher. Learn about life as a teacher, find out about the rewards of the working day and hear first hand the benefits of careers in education from teachers themselves.

Register with the TDA to receive a free, straightforward guide to becoming a teacher and find out if becoming a teacher can give you the career you’ve dreamed of. For the perfect opportunity to get all your questions about a career in teaching answered, the TDA is running a series of Train to Teach events throughout the country. Reserve your place now.

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Register with the TDA for regular updates, plus a straightforward guide to teaching and teacher training.

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