Why become a teacher?

Teaching puts you at the front - where your ideas, energy and subject knowledge take centre stage.

Get out of the everyday. Get into Teaching
Celebrating the passion and creativity that make teaching unlike any other career.

One day you're bringing complex ideas to life. The next you're leading discussions, challenging perspectives and helping students see your subject in a new way. It's a career where creativity is part of the job, and no two days look the same.

In teaching, the floor is yours. While many graduate careers start with following someone else's plan, teaching gives you the chance to create your own. You'll build confidence, develop leadership skills and gain responsibility from the start.

Start at the front and see how far you can go. Whether you want to deepen your subject expertise, lead a department or take on wider responsibilities, teaching offers opportunities to progress and be recognised for what you achieve.

With a minimum starting salary of £32,916 (higher in London), bursaries available in eligible STEM subjects, and opportunities to earn over £45,352 within five years, teaching enables you to build a successful career while making a meaningful impact.

Next steps

Get the support you need to make it happen.

If you’re interested in teaching a secondary subject, you can access one-to-one guidance from an expert adviser*, someone who understands the classroom and can help you take your next step with confidence.

  • Get personalised support on applications, training routes and interviews
  • Explore funding options, including bursaries in selected subjects
  • Try it for yourself with school experience days 

* Subject to eligibility.

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The facts
You’ll start on a minimum starting salary of £32,916 (or more in London) and the opportunity to earn over £45,352 within 5 years.
Apply early to give yourself the best possible chance to secure a training place.
Good teachers are in demand and there are excellent employment prospects.
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