Get Into Teaching

Why become a teacher?

Teaching is a career that shapes you, as much as it does others. Where no two days are the same, and where you can turn your passion into your profession.

You can bring creativity to the classroom every day, and in turn have a lasting impact; inspiring the next generation.

In teaching, as you grow, so does your career. Opportunities for progression are varied, whether that be through a position as head of year or head of subject, or through taking on a pastoral role. With added responsibilities you can expect additional pay rewards.

Nothing says passion for your subject like a career in the classroom. If you're interested in training to teach, Get Into Teaching will tell you everything you need to know.

Next steps

With Get Into Teaching, you’ll receive one-to-one support from an adviser with years of experience in the classroom. They will help to guide you through the steps and answer any questions you may have.

With generous bursaries and scholarships available across certain subjects, including STEM, you’ll get advice on how to fund your training year.

You’ll find out about opportunities for a taste of life in the classroom, such as school experience days or paid internships.

You’ll learn about the career progression teaching offers, with a minimum starting salary of £32.9k (or more in London) and the opportunity to earn over £45k within 5 years.

To find out more about whether a career in teaching is for you, search Get Into Teaching.

Initial Teacher Training (ITT)

If you’re interested in a career that offers many opportunities for progression, alongside personal satisfaction and the chance to share your subject passion, teaching may be for you.

Get Into Teaching provides a comprehensive programme of support and guidance throughout the Initial Teacher Training application process.

Details

• Deadline - September 2026
• Salary - £32,900 per year minimum
• Location - England
• Requirements - To train to teach at secondary level, you'll need a degree in any subject, and a standard equivalent GCSE grade C or 4 in maths and English.
• Find out more - Get Into Teaching | About

Teaching Internship

If you’re studying for an undergraduate or master's degree and interested in teaching, an internship could help you to understand what it’s really like in the classroom.

• Salary - £425 per week minimum
• Duration - 3 weeks
• Location - England
• Requirements - You'll need to be studying for a related undergraduate or master's degree and interested in teaching one of the following: chemistry, computing, languages, maths, physics.
• Find out more on Get Into Teaching | Internships

School Experience

If you're interested in a career in teaching, you can get school experience and find out what it’s like to be in the classroom.

• Application open - Available all year round
• Deadline - Available all year round
• Salary - Unpaid
• Duration - Up to 3 weeks
• Location - England
• Requirements - No requirements
• Find out more - If you're considering Initial Teacher Training or would like some experience before you start, you can visit schools to get unpaid experience in the classroom. Get Into Teaching | School Experience