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Teaching & Education

For general information, resources in the careers service and a list of professional bodies associated with education and teaching, please refer to the teaching section in the subject resources pages on this website

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.

For more information, case studies and links, visit the Prospects teaching and education web pages.

You can also 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. The TDA runs a series of events throughout the year, giving you the perfect opportunity to get all your questions about a career in teaching answered.  Find all the information and advice you need on TDA advice and events

These job roles are examples of key jobs in the education sector which include a job description and activities, salary and conditions, entry requirements, career development, case studies and more:

Teacher Training Programmes

The GTP is a school-based teacher training programme for UK graduates. Your school will pay you on an unqualified teacher’s salary (anywhere from £15,461 depending on your responsibilities, experience and location). For further information, see the GTP pages of the TDA website as this fully covers eligibility, funding and how to apply. Or, contact the GTP service desk on
0845 226 2150

Registered Teacher Programme (RTP) in England is another school-based teacher training programme, though not as widely available as the GTP.  On the RTP you will be employed by a school, earn a salary, complete your degree and work towards qualified teacher status (QTS) all at the same time.

The RTP is a good choice for people with some experience of higher education, but without a degree, who want to change to a teaching career but need to continue earning while they train.  for further information, please see the RTP pages of the TDA website as this fully covers eligibility, funding and how to apply.

You can get more information on the Graduate and Registered Teacher Programmes by e-mailing grtp@tdainfo.co.uk or telephone 0845 6000 991

School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
If you’re a graduate and want to complete your training in a school environment, consider school-centred initial teacher training (SCITT). SCITT programmes are designed and delivered by groups of neighbouring schools and colleges.

Teach First is a programme run by an independent organisation, enabling top graduates to spend two years working in challenging secondary schools qualifying as a teacher while completing leadership training and work experience with leading employers...

Training and Development Agency for schools (TDA) information on teaching, job hunting with links to LEA's.

Local Education Authority Gateway government portal

School Search

OFSTED - school inspection reports

Edubase
The Department for Education and Skills database of educational establishments across England and Wales. Search by school name, location or type; from nurseries through to colleges, offshore establishments or secure units.

The Independent Schools Directory UK
Over 2000 UK independent schools listed

UK Boarding Schools
Search for a UK Boarding School. A-Z listings

Service Children's Education (SCE)

National Middle Schools' Forum - search for UK Middle schools and middle school vacancies. Plus more...

UK Middle Schools - The site provides an up-to-date list of all the Middle Schools in England. It also has a brief history of the development of the schools as well as links to other articles and websites relating to them.

The Education Yearbook has comprehensive details of secondary schools, sixth-form colleges and further education colleges, and the Primary Education Yearbook deals with the primary sector.

Applying for your First Teaching Post

Getting a Teaching Post workshops are held around December or January each year for current Bath Spa Teachers (PGCE trainees). Topics covered include where to look for vacancies, applications, CV's, supporting statements, interviews etc. We will liaise with the Education department to arrange these.

Download the 'Getting A Teaching Post' guide from Prospects website. This guide covers all apsects of looking and applying for your first teaching post and covers supporting statements, interviews and more.

For help writing your supporting statement for teaching posts, download the following file we've devised to guide you through it:

Proforma - applying for a teaching post

Have it checked if necessary by a member of Careers staff; ask a friend or relative to read it back to you and look through it. Look at the sample CVs, letters and supporting statements included in the section below: 'Letters of application, supporting statements and interview questions'.

First Teaching Post 2009 (NUT)

Local Authorities, Independent Schools & national teaching vacancy websites:

Prospects Education - Database of LEA information, with contact details and recruitment information for each authority. You can search using various criteria such as location, pool applications and NQT supply opportunities

Local and South West LEA Vacancies:

Independent Schools Council Teacher Induction Programme   Information for NQT's in the Independent Schools sector. Job opportunities and sign up to receive email bulletins etc.

TES First Appointments for NQTs

Acquire A Teacher is a free, specialist job-matching web site for the education sector

Education Jobs - UK
Browse UK education and teaching jobs by location/name of school or subject etc...

Eteach vacancy website

www.myNQTyear.com...the only website dedicated exclusively to the recruitment of newly qualified teachers for teaching positions across the country. Using our extensive network of partnership schools, we will bring the best NQT jobs to you. You will receive offers of interviews according to your specified key stage, location and type of school...

Hays Education

HLTA government site for teaching support staff, includes training and qualification information

Jobs In Education - UK teaching and non-teaching vacancies

National Middle Schools' Forum - search middle schools and job vacancies 

NUT - National Union of Teachers section for NQT's, jobs etc

Proactive Education Recruitment: temporary and permanent teaching placements specifically for PE staffinto primary and secondary schools throughout the UK

Protocol Teachers Educational recruitment for NQT's primary, secondary, special needs teachers, classroom assistants, nursery nurses and instructors

Reed Education

School Jobs

Service Children's Education

Surestart government initiative for early years education, health and child care

TES Times Education Supplement with searchable jobs database

Supply/Recruitment

Bluewave International - teacher recruitment agency (UK secondary schools) for Uk and overseas trained teachers
Capita Education
CEA Education Services
Education Personnel Management Ltd
Select Education
Smart Teachers 
Social Networks Education - recruitment agency based in North West specialising in placing qualified and NQT's throughout the UK.

Teacher Placement Partnership
A teaching agency that specialises in finding secondary teachers permanent and contract posts in schools throughout the country.

West Country Educational Agency 

Download a list of local supply agencies produced by the Careers Service:

Local supply agencies

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Letters of application, CVs, supporting statements and interview questions

Applications:

Write a winning application for your first teaching post

Headteacher's notes on letters of application!

 CV's, Covering Letters & Supporting Statements:

Sample letter - Secondary #1

Sample letter - Secondary #2

Sample Supporting Statement - Primary #1

Sample Supporting Statement - Primary #2

Interviews:

C of E Primary post - sample questions #1

C of E Primary post - sample questions #2

Primary post #1

Primary post #2

Secondary English Teacher - sample questions

Secondary Design & Technology Teacher - sample questions

Induction

Popular questions on induction (links to TDA website)

Induction - core standards and assessment:
The relevant standards for induction are called the core standards within the framework for professional standards and these continue to apply to all teachers throughout their careers.

The standards set out what an NQT must know, understand, and be able to do in order to successfully complete induction.

Statutory Guidance on Induction for Newly Qualified Teachers in England (DCSF publication, 2008)

Teaching abroad

AGCAS Country Profiles

Teaching Advice - New Zealand information

Teaching Advice - New Zealand vacancies

Select Education - Teaching in Australia, New Zealand, Asia

Service Children's Education (British Forces schools and education)

VSO - Teaching

Overseas Jobs Express teaching vacancy section, mostly based in Middle and Far East

The British Council information and jobs

Teaching Jobs Overseas job search

TEFL International
Career Development Scholarship

the EDUCATIONjob allows job seekers to search for jobs in any country worldwide. Free careers advice and guidance and salary checker.

International Schools   US site with information on American international schools

Council of International Schools good web links and job search

Also refer to the TEFL information on this website, and explore information on (Prospects) Working Abroad

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Alternatives to Teaching

"What can I do with my Education Degree?"  Refer to the 'Options' sheet on Prospects website.

Education - Alternatives to Teaching 2009 (large doc)

For further information on the sectors listed below. look at the relevant Job sector information pages

Environmental education:

environmental education jobs job search and links

www.enviroeducation.com/careers-jobs/ worldwide site

http://eelink.net/eejobs.html worldwide information

http://aeoe.org/ environment and outdoor education site plus jobs

www.ecojobs.com/ environmental education jobs

www.eauc.org.uk/ environmental assoc for universities and colleges plus jobs

Museum education:

www.museumjobs.com/ job site

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk jobs in the Arts & Heritage Sector 

www.bajr.org/ British Archaeological jobs resource and list of related jobs sites

www.ecsite-uk.net/jobs/ jobs in science and discovery centres

Sport and outdoor education:

www.aeoe.org/ Association for Outdoor Education links, info and jobs

http://reviewing.co.uk/directory/where.htm#9 outdoor learning and education portal with links to jobsites

www.ecojobs.com/environmental career opportunities

www.wilderdom.com/outdoor, adventure education jobs worldwide

Teaching Offenders/Travellers:

http://senet.lsc.gov.uk/ skills and education network, information on travellers

www.dfes.gov.uk/ DFES offenders learning and skills unit, information and links

www.literacytrust.org.uk/ information, research and links

www.crimlinks.com/ Criminal and community justice resources

www.travellerschool.plus.com charitable trust for travellers education, links and information

Playwork:

www.redgoldfish.co.uk/ for playworker and child care jobs

www.playwales.org.uk/ national association for playwork in Wales

www.childworks.co.uk/ child care and education community website with job search

www.lgjobs.com/ local authority job search by area, job type

www.bapt.uk.com British Association of Play Therapists

Alternative Education:

www.steinerwaldorf.org.uk UK site for Steiner Waldorf education

www.emerson.org.uk Emerson College website for Steiner training

www.montessorieducationuk.org UK website for Montessori education, information on courses, schools

www.montessori.ac.uk training information

Counselling and Advice:

www.aep.org.uk Association of Educational Psychologists, information and careers advice

Jobs.ac.uk jobs site for the education sector

Postgraduate Courses in Education Psychology local government site with course listings

www.childrennow.co.uk

Support for NQT's and qualified teachers

TDA Teaching Information Line: 0845 6000 991

Teacher Support Network is a national independent charity that provides free support services to improve the wellbeing and effectiveness of teachers and lecturers.
Teacher Support Line: 08000 562 561 - England
Teacher Support Line: 08000 855 088 - Wales

Teaching Expertise 
Find fresh inspiration and practical ideas for NQTs (newly qualified teachers) in our education articles. Read professional updates, broaden your knowledge and discover transferable good practice in our case studies. There are also many specific topic areas for you to explore. Search for jobs and more...

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