Get Into Teaching

About 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 starting salary of £31,650 minimum (or more in London) and the opportunity to earn £43,607 minimum within 5 years.

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

I wanted a career than not only offered professional development and growth but rewarded me with a daily sense of accomplishment and job satisfaction.

Aaron Chandler Science Teacher and Progress/Pastoral Leader

Initial Teaching Training (ITT)

If you’re interested in a career that offers many opportunities for career 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

Application open - 8th October 2024
Deadline - September 2025
Salary - £31,650 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.

Application open - February 2025
Deadline - June 2025
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 - More information on gaining paid experience in the classroom will be available on the Get Into Teaching website in Autumn 2024. 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

This internship seemed like a good deal - still lots of time off in the summer and paid reasonably well. As I was filling in the application form I realised that I had the skills they were asking about - passion for my subject, enjoying the challenge of working with others. By the end of the process I knew I wanted to be a teacher.

Ben Breen Head of Mathematics