Thinking of becoming a teacher?
If you're interested in teaching,
there are plenty of resources to help answer your
questions.
Training and Development Agency for schools
(TDA)
The TDA website is a good place to start if you're considering a
career in teaching. It contains information on routes into teaching, what
the training involves and how to apply. You'll find information about life
as a teacher, including information on how to get in touch with teachers
if you have specific questions. The site also explains pay and
career-progression opportunities and opportunities for training bursaries and
funding.
If you'd like to speak to somebody in person about teacher training, call
the TDA's Teaching Information Line for personal advice: 0845 6000 991
(for English speakers), 0845 6000 992 (for Welsh speakers) or 0117 915
8161 (minicom).
Golden Handcuff
Secondary teachers could receive £10 000 to stay in a school facing
challenging circumstances for three years. The Golden Handcuff is available to
teachers joining schools in the academic years 2009/10 and 2010/11.
Last updated: 11 June 2009
