Get Into Teaching
Whatever your stage in life, if you are a graduate with a good degree, are you now ready to take steps towards a rewarding career?
Do you wish to share enthusiasm and knowledge for your subject and make a difference to the lives of children and young people?
Do you wish to share enthusiasm and knowledge for your subject and make a difference to the lives of children and young people?
Getting started
To get started, register on the Department for Education “Get into Teaching” website:
You will benefit from a range of free information and Teacher Training Adviser support and be able to access practical advice on a career in teaching, including:
- one-to-one support throughout the application process from an experienced teacher via our free Teacher Training Adviser service
- help with finding school experience
- tailored advice and information about teaching
- entry to our exclusive nationwide teaching events, where you can meet local training providers and get bespoke advice
- email updates full of important information and tips to help you make the best teacher training application
Why Teach in Devon?
We like to think the South West is an outstandingly beautiful part of our country.
We all know it is essential to maintain a work life balance and we believe that teaching in Devon would provide you with many opportunities to live and love your life to the full.
We are proud of our spectacular coastline and beaches for sailing, water-sports and relaxing and our stunning countryside for walking; along with intriguing Dartmoor for exploring and other outdoor adventures. Exeter and Plymouth are accessible for city life; for shopping, culture and nightlife and neighbouring Cornwall is close-by for more discoveries and time out. We are well served by road links and are on the main line railway to London.
We all know it is essential to maintain a work life balance and we believe that teaching in Devon would provide you with many opportunities to live and love your life to the full.
We are proud of our spectacular coastline and beaches for sailing, water-sports and relaxing and our stunning countryside for walking; along with intriguing Dartmoor for exploring and other outdoor adventures. Exeter and Plymouth are accessible for city life; for shopping, culture and nightlife and neighbouring Cornwall is close-by for more discoveries and time out. We are well served by road links and are on the main line railway to London.
Teaching Schools South West (TSSW)
Teaching Schools South West is one of the Department for Education’s pioneering Teaching School Hubs with a key target to deliver Initial Teaching Training.
We are committed to supporting our partner Teaching School Alliances in providing high quality and effective training to ensure our teachers join the profession feeling confident and competent, and ready to rise to the challenge to enjoy a fulfilling career.
We are committed to supporting our partner Teaching School Alliances in providing high quality and effective training to ensure our teachers join the profession feeling confident and competent, and ready to rise to the challenge to enjoy a fulfilling career.
Our Partner Teaching School Alliances (TSAs)
See here for more information about our partner TSAs offering routes into teaching at both primary and secondary level:
How to Get School Experience
Getting into the classroom now will help you gain an understanding of the role of a teacher and help you make the decision to pursue your application.
Schools near you will be available to visit for school experience at both primary and secondary level. But you will need to be registered for the Get IntoTeaching Information Service
Schools near you will be available to visit for school experience at both primary and secondary level. But you will need to be registered for the Get IntoTeaching Information Service
Funding your Training
We understand that how you fund your training will be important to you.
Find out about tax-free bursaries, scholarships and loans and other financial support.
Find out about tax-free bursaries, scholarships and loans and other financial support.
Making your Application
As a prospective teacher you will already have effective organisation skills that will serve you well on how to apply for teacher training using UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
The Department for Education provides some helpful guidance on the application process, including arranging your referees and writing your personal statement.
The Department for Education provides some helpful guidance on the application process, including arranging your referees and writing your personal statement.
Teaching Events Near You
So, you have registered with the Department for Education and you are keen to gather as much information as you can about your career in teaching as you prepare your application.
See here for an exciting and informative calendar of events around the country at the schools and universities leading teacher training.
Use these sessions as an incentive and encouragement to find out more about teacher training and what a career in teaching can offer you. Take this opportunity to benefit from one-to-one advice on essential specifics to guide you in your application.
Places fill up quickly, so make sure you reserve yours today!
See here for an exciting and informative calendar of events around the country at the schools and universities leading teacher training.
Use these sessions as an incentive and encouragement to find out more about teacher training and what a career in teaching can offer you. Take this opportunity to benefit from one-to-one advice on essential specifics to guide you in your application.
Places fill up quickly, so make sure you reserve yours today!
As a teacher, you will be using your knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to inspire children and young people. You will enable them to thrive and succeed as the next generation in our globally competitive world.
Help to make that positive difference - Start your career in teaching now!
