Why Birmingham is the perfect place to launch your teaching career

Added: Over a year ago by Ark Teacher Training

As the UK’s second-largest city, Birmingham has a thriving education system, a booming economy and is filled with vibrancy. Whether you live in Birmingham already or you’re looking to relocate to this fast-growing area, the Ark Teacher Training programme has plenty of opportunities for aspiring teachers to kick-start their careers.

Why train to teach in Birmingham?

Home to one of Europe’s youngest populations, Birmingham has a lot of young minds to educate. Our close-knit network of schools gives trainees and newly qualified teachers access to a world of opportunity, a rich bank of knowledge and experience to draw from and unparalleled support.

Birmingham has an impressive educational system to support its fast-growing student population. It leads the way with academy learning, with over half of all secondary state schools now following this route. Ark schools boast impressive results:

  • Ark St Alban’s Academy
  • Ark Tindal Primary Academy
  • Ark Boulton Academy
  • Ark Victoria Academy

Funding your training

When you train to teach with Ark Teacher Training, there are several ways to help fund your training year and cover your tuition fee, including: 

  • Government bursaries of up to £27,000 (for selected subjects)
  • Student loans and maintenance loans (subject to eligibility)
  • Scholarships of up to £29,000 (tax free) for some subjects
  • Salaried training on our apprenticeship route
  • Ark Teacher Training Alumni Grant

Regardless of which funding route you take, you’ll receive the same fantastic training experience and a full salary on the Qualified Teacher Pay Scale in your first role after graduating. 

There are also a range of perks and discounts, including wellbeing services, Ark network support and rewards, free lunch (at selected schools), travel and student discounts and council tax rebates if you’re living with another teacher.

Ark qualified teacher salaries are on average 2.5% higher than the national scales, starting from:

  • £28,704 regionally
  • £33,209 for outer London
  • £35,368 for inner London

Birmingham beyond the classroom

Before committing to a new role in a new city, you need to look beyond the four walls of your office – or in this case, your classroom. 

The birthplace of Dairy Milk, the home of HP Sauce and the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham has a rich history and a bright future. As the world’s ​​first manufacturing town and the home of leading inventors Matthew Boulton, James Watt and William Murdoch, Birmingham is renowned for its innovation and forward thinking.

Birmingham continues to be a global leader in science and technology, housing one of the UK’s top Physics and Astronomy research departments. With all the right tools in place, we need passionate teachers to help continue this legacy and empower the next generation of changemakers. 

Whether you’re a nature lover, shopaholic, foodie or museum enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in this booming city. Not only will Birmingham’s array of attractions keep you entertained in your downtime, they’ll also offer your students a unique opportunity to enjoy the social and cultural benefits of learning outside the classroom.

A focus on developing cultural capital is fundamental, and exposing students to experiences they may have otherwise not had – such as a school trip to Cadbury World – is a fantastic way to celebrate and embrace Birmingham’s rich heritage.

When you train to teach in Birmingham, you have the power to accelerate the next generation of innovators. Apply now to help shape Birmingham’s future.

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