- You can apply for a salaried teacher training course. However, these courses are limited in number and very competitive. On this type of course, you will not pay a fee, and you can earn money while you train in a school. + You can apply for a salaried teacher training course. However, these courses are limited in number and very competitive. On this type of course you can earn money while you train in a school. Some salaried courses may also charge fees.
- You will also need a visa or immigration status allowing you to work in the UK.
+ You'll also need a visa or immigration status allowing you to work in the UK. quote: nathan: text: "From the outset I was working within the school, learning and training in the classroom whilst being supported by qualified teachers and mentors. This gave me valuable experience of school life and a real feel for school." @@ -41,9 +41,17 @@ quote: There are some teacher training courses that come with a salary. -This means you will not have to pay tuition fees and will receive a salary while you train to get [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). This is what you need to teach in many primary, secondary and special schools in England. +This means you'll be paid a salary while you train to get [qualified teacher status (QTS)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/what-is-qts). You'll need QTS to teach in many primary, secondary and special schools in England. -The main salaried courses include School Direct salaried, postgraduate teaching apprenticeships (PGTA) and teacher training delivered by Teach First. +Some salaried teacher training courses may also come with fees. Check with individual providers for more information. + +The salaried courses are: + +* School Direct salaried +* postgraduate teaching apprenticeships (PGTA) +* Teach First teacher training + +If you do not already have a degree, you may be eligible for a [teacher degree apprenticeship (TDA)](/train-to-be-a-teacher/teacher-degree-apprenticeships). A TDA is an undergraduate teacher training course where you’ll work in a school and earn a salary while getting a degree and QTS. All salaried courses are broadly the same, but the course length and qualifications you work towards may vary. @@ -51,9 +59,9 @@ These courses are in high demand and very competitive, so it’s important to ap ## Am I eligible for a salaried teacher training course? -For some salaried courses, teacher training providers may want you to have significant teaching or school experience (for example, if you’re already working as an unqualified teacher or teaching assistant). +For some salaried courses, teacher training providers may want you to have significant teaching or school experience, for example, if you’re already working as an unqualified teacher or teaching assistant. -Some also want you to have already arranged a school to work in while you train. Speak to the teacher training provider to find out what their requirements are. +Some providers also want you to have already arranged a school to work in while you train. Speak to the teacher training provider to find out what their requirements are. You can also [find out more about the qualifications you need to train to teach](/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach). @@ -63,7 +71,7 @@ $salaried-teacher-training$ ## How much will I be paid on a salaried course? -You'll receive an [unqualified teacher’s salary](/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits/teacher-pay) – the exact amount will vary depending on the school you work in. +You'll receive an [unqualified teacher’s salary](/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits/teacher-pay). The exact amount will vary depending on the school you work in. It’s worth checking if there is a [bursary or scholarship](/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries) available for your subject before you apply for a salaried course. @@ -73,11 +81,11 @@ If you’re eligible for a bursary or scholarship, you could receive more money ## How does salaried teacher training work? -Salaried teacher training is usually similar to non-salaried teacher training – you'll spend most of your time in school placements, with some theoretical learning. +Salaried teacher training is usually similar to non-salaried teacher training. You'll spend most of your time in school placements, with some theoretical learning. $nathan$ -You will not perform more than 90% of a full-time teacher’s duties (unless you’re on a postgraduate teaching apprenticeship, in which case it’s 80%). +You will not perform more than 90% of a full-time teacher’s duties on most salaried teacher training courses. If you're on a postgraduate teaching apprenticeship, you'll perform no more than 80% of a full-time teacher's duties. Full-time salaried teacher training will usually last: @@ -85,7 +93,7 @@ Full-time salaried teacher training will usually last: * 2 academic years (September to July) if you’re on a course delivered by Teach First -* at least 1 full year (September to September) if you’re on a postgraduate teaching apprenticeship – apprenticeships must last a minimum of 12 months +* at least 1 full year (September to September) if you’re on a postgraduate teaching apprenticeship Some courses can begin at other points in the year and there may be part-time courses available. @@ -105,4 +113,4 @@ Teach First delivers a 2 year employment-based route to teaching for high perfor To apply and find out more, you should [visit the Teach First website](https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/). -$adviser$ \ No newline at end of file +$adviser$ diff --git a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries.md b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries.md index 5a8d495ebb..d4657cbad5 100644 --- a/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries.md +++ b/app/views/content/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries.md @@ -111,6 +111,8 @@ Find out more about the [subjects you could teach](/life-as-a-teacher/explore-su If you're not eligible for a bursary or scholarship, there may be other funding options available, such as [tuition fees and maintenance loans](/funding-and-support/tuition-fees). +You may be eligible for [a salaried teacher training course](/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training) which means you'll get paid while you train to teach. Some salaried teacher training courses may also come with fees. Check with individual providers for more information. + For advice on funding, you can speak to a [teacher training adviser](/teacher-training-advisers). They can help you work out what support you could be eligible for. $adviser$ \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/change-careers/how-to-change-careers-to-become-a-teacher/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/change-careers/how-to-change-careers-to-become-a-teacher/_article.html.erb index d67d916fc8..9bd41f65cb 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/change-careers/how-to-change-careers-to-become-a-teacher/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/change-careers/how-to-change-careers-to-become-a-teacher/_article.html.erb @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@It does not matter when you graduated, and your degree subject does not necessarily need to be in the subject you want to teach. Once you have QTS, you can also teach any other subject, as long as you can show you have enough expertise.
Most postgraduate teacher training courses charge fees. There are ways to fund your training, for example, through tuition fee and maintenance loans. If you train to teach certain subjects, you may also be eligible for a bursary or scholarship of up to <%= v :scholarships_generic_maxshortened %>.
-Other postgraduate teacher training courses come with a salary. This means you will not pay tuition fees and will receive a salary while you train. These courses are in high demand and very competitive, so it’s important to apply as soon as you can if you’re eligible.
+Other postgraduate teacher training courses come with a salary, which means you get paid while you train. Some salaried courses may also charge fees. These courses are in high demand and very competitive, so it’s important to apply as soon as you can if you’re eligible.
If you’re eligible for a bursary or scholarship, you could receive more money on a non-salaried course than on a salaried one.
Find out more about postgraduate teacher training.
- You can apply for a salaried teacher training course. However, places on these courses are limited and very competitive. + You can apply for a salaried teacher training course. However, places on these courses are limited and very competitive and some salaried courses may also charge fees.
Before you apply, contact the salaried teacher training provider to check you meet the entry requirements. @@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ $fee-funded-teacher-training$ ### Salaried teacher training -Some courses are salaried, which means you’ll receive an unqualified teacher’s salary while you train. +Some courses are salaried, which means you’ll receive an unqualified teacher’s salary while you train. Some salaried teacher training courses may also come with fees, check with individual provders for more information. Places on salaried courses are limited and very competitive.