Start out inspiring your class. End up inspiring your school.
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.
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.
Get Into Teaching is a free information service from the Department for Education designed to support you throughout your journey to becoming a teacher. If you’re interested in training to teach, Get Into Teaching will tell you everything you need to know.
To find out more about whether a career in teaching is for you, click here!
Next steps
While there are different routes you can take to be a teacher there are a few essential things that you will need:
- A minimum GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths (plus science if you want to teach primary)
- A degree or equivalent qualification
Register with Get Into Teaching for information and advice about a career in teaching.
Applications open on 31.10.24
“If you enjoy working with people, not just children, then teaching is a great career. Not only is every day different but each day is full of positive energy and rewarding moments.”
Josh Price
Science Teacher
“I love being challenged to get better every day: better at my subject, better at forming connections with others, better at explaining things. Beyond that, being able to profoundly impact so many people’s lives – and have them impact on you – is an exciting privilege.”
Ben Breen
Head of Mathematics
What makes a great teacher?
Hear from some year 10 students on what they think makes a great teacher
Salary and benefits
For teaching the next generation you’re entitled to a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a substantial pension.
You’ll get more days of holiday than people in many other professions. In school, full-time teachers work 195 days per year.
For comparison, you’d work 227 days per year (on average) if you worked full-time in an office.
Grow like only a teacher can
Follow the career trajectory of fictional maths teacher ‘Mr Joseph’, from his first day in the classroom as a nervous new teacher, to progressing to head of maths.
Real-life teacher Ben Goodwin stars as Mr Joseph, highlighting the milestones of teaching and how exciting and varied being a teacher can be.
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