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Turn your talent to teaching.

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Contents

About teaching

03 Introduction04 About teaching05 The benefits of teaching06 Who can apply?

07 Experience teaching

Initial teacher training

09 Introduction10 Choosing a training provider11 Choosing your age range12 Overview of the application process14 Undergraduate training15 Employment based training for non graduates16 Graduate training

19 Graduate Teacher Programme21 Teach First22 Improving your subject knowledge24 Costs and financial support

Your teaching career

26 Introduction27 Career progression29 School leadership

Glossary and further information

31 Glossary of terms33 Organisations34 Websites

All content within this publication is correct as of February2011. A new UK Government took office on 11 May 2010and as a result, the content in this brochure may not reflectcurrent Government policy. For up-to-date informationplease visit www.teach.gov.uk.

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Introduction

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Teaching is like no other job. Its challenging,enjoyable and rewarding. And whether youreusing your knowledge to inspire others, thinkingof creative ways to make a subject interesting,or opening up young peoples minds to the

world around them every day is different.

Whats more, as a teacher youll be offeredexcellent training, competitive financial rewardsand career development opportunities. But mostof all, youll engage in inspiring interactionsevery day.

About this brochure

This brochure explains how you can find out moreabout teaching by spending time in a school and

by talking to teachers, and guides you through thefull range of training options. Theres information onfinancial support and case studies in which teacherstalk about their experiences of training and teaching.

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About teaching

This section covers the basics about teaching.

It sets out some of the benefits of becoming ateacher, and explains who can apply for initialteacher training. There is also comprehensiveinformation on how to find out more aboutteaching, including observing a lesson throughan open school visit.

About teaching

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The benefitsof teaching

There are many good reasons to go into teaching.Here are just a few of them.

Rewarding interactions

every dayWhat makes teaching different toall other jobs? Its the company

you get to work with every day.From the light bulb moments,to the classroom banter, youllfind no two days are ever thesame when youre workingwith young people.

A competitive salary

As a newly qualified teacher(NQT), you will work your wayup a six-point pay scale withannual performance-relatedpay rises. Teachers who passperformance thresholdassessments can move on toa three-point upper pay scale.

You may also qualify for extrapayments for taking on extra

responsibilities that supportteaching and learning.

Please refer to the insert

in the inside back cover forinformation about teachersalaries and payments.

Go to www.teachernet.gov.uk/payfor information about payfor all teachers.

Benefits and support

Teaching offers a generousoccupational pension scheme.In England, teachers may also beeligible for help with housingcosts through the Governmentskey worker living initiative. Youmay also qualify for additionalrecruitment and retentionincentives and benefitsthrough the school.

Time to pursue your interests

Teachers get up to 13 weeksholiday a year plenty of timeto travel, pursue your interestsand spend time with familyand friends.

Flexible working

Many teachers benefit fromthe opportunity to job-shareor work on a part-time basis.

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Who can apply?

Teachers come from all sorts of different backgrounds, but thereare a few common requirements and standards that all potentialteachers need to meet.

Academic qualificationsTo become a teacher, youwill need a UK degree (or anequivalent qualification). Youmust get this first if you want toapply for a graduate initial teachertraining (ITT) course or for theGraduate Teacher Programme(GTP). You can apply for a PGCEcourse in the third year of yourundergraduate degree, and beoffered a place pending yourdegree results.

To be accepted on to anyITT course, you will needto demonstrate a standardequivalent to a GCSE grade C(or above) in Englishand mathematics.

If you want to teach primary,you will also need to demonstratea standard equivalent to a GCSEgrade C in a science subject.

Skills tests

If you train in England, youwill need to take three shortcomputerised skills tests innumeracy, literacy and ICT.These are taken during yourtraining course; you can takethem as many times as you

need to at one of nearly50 national test centres.

Go to www.tda.gov.uk/skillstestsfor more information.

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Fitness to teach

When you apply for ITT, youwill be asked to complete aself-disclosure questionnaireconfirming your physical capacityto teach. If you have a disabilitythat could affect your fitness toteach, ITT course providers willlook at how they can makereasonable adjustments for

your needs.Criminal Records Bureau

By law, teachers are subjectto a criminal records check.A criminal record will onlynormally count against youif it affects your suitabilityto teach. Anyone who is barredfrom working with children will bebreaking the law if they apply forinitial teacher training. Contactthe Department for Education(DfE) teacher misconductteam on 0870 001 2345for more information.

Under-represented groups

We are committed topromoting diversity in theteaching profession, making itmore representative of societyas a whole. We particularlywelcome applications fromunder-represented groups inschools including people fromblack and minority ethnic

backgrounds, people withdisabilities, men wanting toteach in primary schools andpeople able to teach throughthe medium of Welsh in Wales.
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Experience teaching

Before you apply for training, its a good idea to find out if teachingreally is right for you. There are lots of ways to help you decide.

Explore the options at www.teach.gov.uk/experience

Student Associates SchemeThe Student Associates Scheme isfor students wanting to teachmaths, physics, chemistry, D&T,ICT and men interested in teachingin the primary phase and is forthose interested in gainingclassroom experience whilepursuing their studies. It gives

you the chance to discover whatteaching is really like, to workalongside experienced teachers,and to develop new skills. Thescheme operates in England only.

The scheme is open to moststudents registered on relevantHND, foundation degree,undergraduate degree andgraduate programmes, subjectto certain conditions. Thereare providers of the scheme

throughout England. Studentsshould visit www.teach.gov.uk/sasto find out more aboutwhere the scheme operatesand how to join it.

Open schools

Spending a day in a school isa great way to find out whatteachers actually do and whatschools are like.

Find out more about the OpenSchools Programme (Englandonly) by calling the TeachingInformation Line (TIL) on 0800389 2500. Alternatively, youcould contact a school directlyto arrange your own school visit.

If youd like to know what its liketo work with children or youngpeople, there are other possibilities

too. For example, you couldvolunteer to work in a youth clubor with a scout or guide group.

Teaching advocates

If you would like to talk to ateacher about their experiencesof the classroom, call theTeaching Information Line (TIL)on 0800 389 2500to arrangefor a teacher to contact you.

Face-to-face recruitmentevents

The Training and DevelopmentAgency for Schools (TDA) runsregular recruitment events where

you can talk to experiencedteachers and consultants.

Go to www.teach.gov.uk/eventsor call the Teaching InformationLine (TIL) on 0800 389 2500to

find out more.

Information about trainingand teaching in Wales

For general information aboutteaching as a career, go towww.educationcymru.orgor contact the careers adviserat your local ITT provider.

Prepare to teachcourses runby ITT providers and the OpenUniversity in Wales offer the

opportunity to experienceteaching at secondary levelin the following subjects:

mathematics

science

modern languages

design and technology

ICT

music RE

Welsh

E-mail [email protected] information.

For information about othertaster courses in Wales, contact

your local ITT provider.

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Introduction

Initial teacher training

Whether you want to study on a full time

or part time basis, go to university or learnon the job, theres a training course to suit

you. Universities, colleges, schools and otherorganisations accredited to provide ITT acrossEngland and Wales offer a wide range ofundergraduate and graduate programmesleading to qualified teacher status (QTS),which is a requirement for all who teach instate maintained schools.

Whichever option you choose, your trainingwill give you the knowledge and skills you needto be an effective teacher. This section explainsthe process, sets out the options for bothundergraduates and graduates, and tells youwhere to go for financial and other support.

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Choosing a provider

The TDA website hosts a wealthof information on ITT providersdesigned to help trainees makean informed choice on whereand how to teach.

The site includes informationbased on Ofsted inspection

reports about the quality of thetraining courses, the proportionof trainees gaining QTS oncompletion of their training,and the proportion of NQTs whoenter teaching-based employmentwithin six months of completingtheir course. It also includesresults of the NQT survey,which incorporates feedbackfrom NQTs and what theythought of the training process.

The site gives detailedinformation on the routes intoITT and also features a postcodesearch so trainees can search foran ITT provider near their homeaddress. Further informationcan be found at https://

dataprovision.tda.gov.uk/publicFor performance profiles oftraining providers in Wales goto www.hefcw.ac.uk

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Choosing yourage range

All teachers train in at least two consecutive age rangeslisted in the table below. Spending time in school with pupilsof different ages is the best way to decide which key stage isright for you.

Primary training

As a trainee primary teacher youwill work with children from age311. Your training is likely tofocus on a specific age range, e.g.37 or 511, and will enable youto teach the primary curriculumincluding English, mathematics,science and in Wales, Welsh.

Secondary training

Secondary school trainees cantrain to teach pupils from age11-19. Your training is likely tofocus on a specific age range, e.g.11-16 or 14-19. You will train toteach one or two subjects and

you will need to demonstratea sufficient level of subjectknowledge to enable you to

teach the subject(s) effectively.

Age ranges and key stages

35 Early yearsfoundation stage*

57 Key stage 1

79 Lower key stage 2

911 Upper key stage 2

1114 Key stage 3

14 Key stage 416

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Overview of theapplication process

The application process varies from provider to provider.You can find out more in the detailed sections on trainingfor undergraduates and graduates. But there are somecommon aspects, designed to give you the best possible

opportunity to demonstrate your suitability as a teacher.

Completing your application

When you make yourapplication you will need toprovide information about

your achievements to date.Youll also be asked to providea personal statement settingout why you want to teach.

This statement is youropportunity to convince yourchosen provider that you canmake a positive contributionto school life, and that yourknowledge, skills and interestsare relevant to the subjectsand age range youve chosen.

Previous experience of workingwith children is very important,so if youve spent time in aschool, as a play schemeorganiser, or working for yourlocal scout or guide group,

you should include this onyour application.

Its worth taking time to putyour application together.

No matter how impressive yourachievements and experience,spelling mistakes, poor grammaror illegible handwriting willundermine your application.

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Youll also need to provide areferee. If you are at universityor college, or have finished yourstudies within the past five years,

your referee should be a tutorwho can comment on your

academic achievements andsuitability for teaching. If youfinished your studies morethan five years ago, your refereeshould be somebody who knows

you well enough to write withauthority about you, for example,an employer, training officer orcareers adviser. Choose someonewho can vouch for your suitabilityas a teacher, and your enthusiasm

and aptitude for your subject.If you apply online, your refereeswill need to provide confidentialonline references.


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Overview of theapplication process

The interview

An interview is an essential partof the application process forall initial teacher training (ITT).

Interviews usually take place overa full day, and you will be sent aprogramme beforehand. The aimis for you and the interviewers tofind out if teaching is right for you.

In your interview (with oneperson or a small panel), you willbe asked about your experienceof working with young people,

your commitment to teaching,

your training needs, and yourrelevant knowledge and skills.Interviewers will be looking forgood communication skills andsubject knowledge, and anawareness of your ownstrengths and weaknesses.

As well as an individual interviewthere may be group tasks, such asgiving a presentation, teaching amini-lesson, or taking part in a

group discussion. Interviewers willbe looking for teamworking andcommunication skills, and theability to solve problems.

For primary courses, you maybe asked to complete a writtentest to assess your knowledgeof the curriculum and your basic

numeracy and literacy skills. Forsecondary courses, you may beasked to bring a portfolio showingachievements in your subject.

Online help

For help with both yourapplication and interview theTDA has some online tools to aid

you. Please visit www.tda.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/apply-for-

teacher-training

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Undergraduatetraining

On an undergraduate training course, youll be studying fora degree and training as a teacher at the same time. You canalso opt for other various employment-based routes.

As an undergraduate, you canchoose to work towards a BEd a degree in education whichcombines ITT with subject studies or a BA/BSc with QTS, whereteacher training is a supplementto your subject degree. Full-timecourses usually take three to four

years; part-time courses take sixto eight years.

Choosing your training providerResearch your course and trainingprovider thoroughly. Look onwww.tda.gov.uk/pprofilesfor performance profiles forall training providers in England.Go to www.hefcw.ac.ukforperformance profiles for Welshtraining providers. You can usethe course search functionon www.ucas.comto viewEntry Profiles for most coursesplus up-to-date vacancyinformation and links totraining providers websites.

How to apply

The Universities and CollegesAdmissions Service (UCAS)deals with applications forundergraduate training courses.You can apply for up to fivecourses. Applications should bemade between September and

January for courses starting in thefollowing September or October.

For a full list of courses leading toQTS, go to www.ucas.comandsearch for QTS in the CourseSearch section.

Applications are made online viathe UCAS website. Their progresscan also be tracked online. TheUCAS application fee for the 2011application cycle is 11 for asingle course and 21 for twoor more.

Key dates

Early September:opening date for applications.

15 January:completed applications, including a reference, should have been sent to UCAS.

30 June:the final deadline. All applications received

by UCAS by this date are processed and sent to the universities and colleges.

30 June:applications that UCAS receive after this date

will not be sent to the universities and colleges in the normal way. Instead these applications will go directly

into Clearing.

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Employment-based trainingfor non-graduates

The Registered TeacherProgramme

The Registered TeacherProgramme (RTP) is anemployment-based programmefor non-graduates with someexperience of higher education.The programme operates inEngland only and is currently notavailable in Wales.

To join the programme, youllneed to be working in a schoolas an instructor. Youll also need tohave completed at least two yearsof higher education, equivalent to240 credit accumulation andtransfer scheme (CATS) points(for example, an HND or part ofa degree). It will take at least one

year (usually two) to gain QTSon the RTP. See the enclosed

leaflet in the inside backcover for information aboutstarting salaries.

Finding an RTP place

RTP places are limited. You areadvised to consider completing

your degree, then applying for aplace on a training programme.

In England, RTP places are offeredby employment-based initialteacher training providers (EBITTs).Go to www.teach.gov.uk/rtpfora full list of EBITTs.

EBITTs usually recruit locally andfor the September term, althoughsome will recruit for January andApril. For more information goto www.teach.gov.ukor call theTeaching Information Line (TIL)on 0800 389 2500.

For more information visitwww.educationcymru.orgorcall the Teaching Information Line

(TIL) on 0800 389 2500(0800085 0971 for Welsh speakers).

How to apply

Each EBITT has its ownapplication process and deadlines usually well in advance ofprogramme start dates.

In England, your application willbe assessed by the EBITT. Youwill need to provide detailedinformation about your educationand experience of working in

schools. If your application isselected for the next stage, youwill be invited to take part in aninterview and selection process,which may involve identifying

your individual training needs. Ifyou are offered a place, the EBITTwill design an individually tailoredtraining plan to help you meetthe standards for the award ofQTS. You will also need to talk

to your school and providerabout completing your degree.

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Graduate training

If you have a degree, there are several routes you can take toQTS. Trainees wishing to teach at secondary level will have abackground in a subject related to the one they wish to teach.

PGCEThe professional andpostgraduate certificates ineducation (PGCE) are popularroutes to QTS and usually takeone academic year to complete,though you may prefer to take apart-time PGCE over two years,allowing you time to build up

your subject knowledge. Some

higher education institutions(HEIs) also offer flexible distancelearning. The professionalgraduate certificate in educationis the same level academicallyas the final year of an honoursdegree course (H level). Thepostgraduate certificate ineducation contains some creditsat masters degree level (M levelcredits) and H level credits.

Style of training

PGCE courses are offeredat numerous HEIs across thecountry, so its a good idea toresearch courses and trainingproviders thoroughly to help

you make the right decision.

The experience

The PGCE focuses on the skills,knowledge, understanding andattributes needed to teach in theclassroom. The course will includeexperience of teaching andtraining in at least two schoolsand time in a college settingattending seminars and tutorialswith other trainees.

Things to consider

Although you receive no salaryon the PGCE, there are manyfunding options available, pleasesee the insert at the back ofthis brochure.

SCITTStyle of training

An alternative to the PGCE is

school-centred initial teachertraining (SCITT), which involvescompleting your teacher trainingprogramme in a school, ratherthan a university environment.

All SCITT courses lead to QTS,and many will award you a PGCE,validated by a higher educationinstitution, on completion.

The experience

This route is open to graduatesand is taught by a combinationof practising teachers and HigherEducation staff. While most ofthe time will be spent in oneschool, trainees also completeschool-based training experiencesin other schools in the area.

A consortia of schools andcolleges run SCITT courses allover England. SCITT coursesare available for primary andsecondary and cater for everysubject. While there are no SCITTsrunning in Wales, some consortia

run on the English-Welsh borderand may use Welsh schools aspart of their programmes.

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Graduate training

Things to consider

The SCITT route would suitgraduates who may be looking forvery local training or who preferto be in schools for the wholecourse. SCITT programmesusually have small cohorts of

students. Funding options areavailable for SCITT trainees,please see the insert at theback of this brochure.

Requirements for the PGCEroute and SCITT programmes

To enrol on a PGCE route orany SCITT programme youneed to demonstrate a standardequivalent to a GCSE grade C or

above in English and mathematics.If you want to teach primary, youwill also need to demonstrate astandard equivalent to a GCSEgrade C in a science subject. Youwill need a UK undergraduatedegree (or recognised equivalent).If your degree is not closelyrelated to the subject you wishto teach, your ITT provider mayrecommend that you enrol on a

pre-training course to enhanceyour subject knowledge.

Financial support for PGCEand SCITT routes

Eligible trainees on PGCE or SCITTcourses may receive a tax-freetraining bursary. The preciseamount depends on the subject,where you train, and the date

your course starts. Please seethe insert at the back of thisbrochure for information aboutfinancial support.

If you do need to enrol on apre-training course to enhance

your subject knowledge, you mayalso receive financial supportwhile on the course. Pre-trainingcourses vary in length; please refer

to the insert enclosed in the insideback cover for financial supportdetails. The length of the course

you take will depend on howmuch subject knowledge

you need.

Finding out more aboutPGCE and SCITT courses

You can investigate SCITT andPGCE courses on the Graduate

Teacher Training Registry websitewww.gttr.ac.uk.It lists allthe ITT providers in the GTTRapplication system, and you cansearch by subject or geographicalregion. There are some SCITTcourses that require you to applydirect to the institution.

Key dates

Early September: start ofthe application cycle. Earlyapplication is recommended.

1 December: if you areapplying for primaryteaching courses, theGTTR must receive yourapplication by 1 Decemberto guarantee that theycan send it to your firstchoice training providerfor consideration.

15 March: unplacedapplicants can apply toproviders that still have

places using GTTRs onlineExtra service.

1 July: clearing begins.Unplaced applicants canapply direct to providerswith places available.

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Case study

Sabinas story

Post:Maths NQT, secondary schoolEducation and training:Biochemistry degree, maths enhancementcourse and PGCEYears in teaching:Three

I did a science degree, but when I came out of university I knew Icouldnt work in an office; I like to be around lots of people and Ithought teaching would be a career where every day is different.

My maths knowledge was strong enough from my degree, but Ididnt feel confident enough to go straight onto the PGCE. So I dida maths enhancement course. I really enjoyed it, I made loads offriends, and that really helped me when it came to going on to thePGCE course as I knew faces before I joined.

I feel like I made huge strides in my confidence and teaching abilityin my last school placement. Im not really nervous these days asI feel they prepare you well on the PGCE. The tutors were reallysupportive too.

Every class is different, as is every lesson. Even if you are teachingthe same topic to the same year group throughout the day youhave to teach it in different ways according to the class. Its sochallenging, I cant see myself ever getting bored.

Julias story

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Post:ICT teacherEducation and training:Computer sciencedegree and GTPYears in teaching:Six

After taking a career break from my role as a software engineer,I decided to enter the teaching profession. I felt I wanted to dosomething completely different to what I had been doingpreviously. So after taking a short break from IT, I started helpingout at a local school and really enjoyed it. I then found out a bitmore about the profession and decided to enrol on an ICT placewithin the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP).

The knowledge I gained from my first career really comes in usefulas I can show students how ICT relates to the real world. I also enjoyshowing students the practical elements of what theyre learning.They never have to think why am I learning this, Ill never use it?

I have also found the creativity involved in teaching extremelyrewarding. I love having to discover new ways of bringing my subjectto life, including coming up with practical demonstrations to get anidea across. I just cant imagine going back to an office job now.


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Graduate teacherprogramme

Graduate TeacherProgramme

Style of training

The Graduate TeacherProgramme (GTP) allows you tocomplete initial teacher training

in a school environment, inEngland or Wales, while you workas an unqualified teacher. Thetraining usually lasts for one yearbut can be shorter, dependingon how much experience youalready have. This route is verypopular and competition is high.

The experience

This on-the-job route completely

submerges the trainee in schoollife from day one and theprogramme is especially tailoredto meet individual trainee needs.GTP trainees will take classes oftheir own and receive help andsupport from staff mentors atthe school and another mentor.

In England, GTP places areoffered by employment-basedinitial teacher training providers

(EBITTs). Some EBITTs will helpyou find a school in which toundertake the GTP, while otherswill expect you to find a schoolbefore applying. GTP trainingproviders usually recruit wellin advance of the programme.Starting dates and applicationdeadlines will vary betweentraining providers.

Information about providersand what they require you todo prior to applying, along withapplication dates, is availablethrough the GTP searchfacility on the TDA websitewww.tda.gov.uk/gtp

Once you have chosen a GTPtraining provider and found anemploying school if required bythat training provider you canthen apply for a place on theGTP. Applications for the GTPin England must be madeelectronically, through the TDAwebsite www.tda.gov.uk/gtp

If you are having difficulties

completing the online applicationform, or require further adviceabout the GTP in England, pleasecontact the Teaching InformationLine on 0800 389 2500foradvice and assistance.

In Wales, GTP places areallocated by the Welsh AssemblyGovernment and applicationsare made via a recommendingbody (RB). To find out moreabout the GTP in Wales go towww.educationcymru.org or call the Teaching InformationLine (TIL) on 0800 389 2500(0800 085 0971 forWelsh speakers).

Finance

Trainees receive the unqualifiedteacher salary; please refer to theleaflet enclosed in the inside backcover for salary details.

Things to consider

The GTP would ideally suit careerchangers who want to earn asthey train. Each GTP traineescourse is tailored to theirindividual needs and can lastfrom three to 12 months. InEngland, previous schoolexperience is essential andthe competition for GTPplaces is high.

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Case study

Noorizahs story

Post:Science teacherEducation and training:Biology degree and GTPYears in teaching:Three

I did a degree in biology in Mauritius, where Im from, thenwent to work with GlaxoSmithKline for seven years. I ranconferences and taught doctors and nurses how to prescribenew drugs properly. I gained a lot of communication andpeople skills.

The whole experience made me realise how much I enjoyedthe feeling of having an audience in front of me and interactingwith them. This was a major reason why I considered teaching.I started reading about the different ways into teaching on theTDA website, and one of the ways that appealed to me was the

Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) route. I also spent sometime in schools observing classes before applying, which reallyconvinced me that teaching was the career for me.

I now teach chemistry, physics and biology. Whenever I can I tryto give creative homework Im amazed how children respond.You always have to find different ways to engage with them.Today we were learning about muscles and blood, enduranceand resistance, and ended up having an arm wrestle! It was somuch fun and everyone was laughing, but learning too.

In industry you have to be very professional in terms of

attitude and appearance, and you have to be on time. Youalso have to be very organised, and Ive transferred all of theseskills to teaching to manage the classwork, homework and allthe planning.

I enjoy building relationships and the pastoral care side ofteaching. I never had time to build those kinds of relationshipsbefore, and when youre being responded to in such a positiveway it makes such a huge difference.

If everything goes well, I have my sights set on working my wayup to become head of science in a couple of years. My ambition

is to achieve excellent teacher status thats very importantto me. I know with hard work and determination I can reachthat goal.

I enjoy buildingrelationships and thepastoral care side of

teaching. I never had timeto build those kinds ofrelationships before, andwhen youre beingresponded to in such apositive way it makessuch a huge difference.

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Teach First

Teach First

Teach First is an independentcharity which recruits, trains,places and supports exceptionalgraduates to become teachersand leaders who can make a realdifference in the most challengedsecondary and primary schools.It places teachers in six regionsof England East Midlands,London, North East, North West,West Midlands and Yorkshireand the Humber.

Teach First combines initialteacher training with access tocoaching from leading employers,networking opportunities and a

bespoke leadership developmentprogramme. Beyond the two yearprogramme, graduates aresupported to engage with themission as Teach Firstambassadors.

On joining Teach First, you willbe employed by the schoolwhere you are placed. You willreceive a training salary duringthe first year on the unqualifiedteacher pay scale and the normalnewly qualified teacher salary

during the second year of theprogramme. Your salary,benefits and terms andconditions will depend onwhere you are placed. Visitwww.teachfirst.org.ukformore information.

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Improving yoursubject knowledge

Before you start your graduate initial teacher training,youll want to make sure your subject knowledge is up toscratch. There are a number of options open to candidatesin England.

Subject knowledgeenhancement courses

Subject knowledge enhancementcourses are available forgraduates who are interestedin teaching, but who need todevelop their subject knowledgebefore starting teacher training.

These courses are intended tooffer you the flexibility to followthe best route to meeting thesubject knowledge requirementsof teacher training. The mostpopular course lengths are twoweeks, six months and one year,but there are many intervals inbetween. Courses are offered in anumber of formats, such as full-time, part-time, distance learning

or a combination of these, andcan start at different pointsduring the year.

The full range of flexibilityis available for people whoare interested in teachingmathematics, physics andchemistry. In other subjectareas there is less flexibility.

Please see www.teach.gov.uk/

enhancementfor moreinformation.

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Which subject knowledgeenhancement course would

you like to take?

The length of subject knowledgeenhancement course you needto take will depend on howmuch knowledge of the subject

you already have.

For example, if you only need tobrush up on some aspects of thesubject you wish to teach, then ashort, two-week course may bemost appropriate.

However, if you only haveknowledge of the subject up toA-level (or equivalent) standard

you may need to enrol on alonger course. For example, youmay have an A-level in the

subject, have an element of itin your degree course, or haveoccupational experience ofthe subject.

Modern foreign languages

If you wish to teach modernforeign languages, many providersrequire you to have knowledge oftwo foreign languages before youstart training to teach. If you arefluent in one foreign language,

you can extend your skills bylearning a second language to a

level that enables you to teachpupils in secondary schools.

Funding for subject knowledgeenhancement courses

Eligible trainees will receive atraining bursary* for a one-yearsubject knowledge enhancementcourse. See the leaflet enclosedin the inside back cover for bursarydetails. However, the precise

amount you receive will dependon the length and type (full-time, distance learning etc) ofthe course.

The trainee does not have to payfees to the provider for the subjectknowledge enhancement course.

* Please note: only home and EUtrainees are eligible for the trainingbursary, in line with fundingarrangements for initial teacher training.
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Improving yoursubject knowledge

Courses are available in thefollowing subjects and courselengths throughout England,with lengths from two weeksto one year:

mathematics (secondary level)

physics (secondary level)

chemistry (secondary level)

design and technology(secondary level)

information andcommunications technology(secondary level)

modern languages(secondary level)

See www.teach.gov.uk/enhancementfor moreinformation on these courses.You can also approach yourlocal initial teacher trainingproviders for further information,including whether or not they

offer a subject knowledgeenhancement course.

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Costs andfinancial support

Whatever your route into teaching, you could benefit from therange of financial support on offer both during and after yourtraining. All bursaries and grants are subject to conditions andare not available to trainees on employment-based programmes,

who will receive a salary on the unqualified teacher pay scale.

Training bursaries in England*

Graduate trainees in Englandwho are classed as home orEuropean Union may be eligiblefor a tax-free bursary. Pleaserefer to the leaflet enclosedin the inside back cover for allbursary details.

Fees in England

Universities and colleges cancharge new full-time studentstuition fees. Exactly what

youre charged depends on theuniversity or college you attend,your course, and where in the UKyou study. Check your university

or college prospectus to find outthe tuition fees for your course.For information about financialsupport to help pay your fees,please see section on loans.

Grants

You will also need to allow forliving expenses. If you are trainingto teach via an undergraduateroute, an annual maintenance

grant may be available, which

you will not have to repay. Thiswill be means-tested by yourlocal authority.

If you are training on a graduateroute to QTS, and are classed as

a home student, an annual,non-repayable maintenance grantmay be available, part of which ismeans-tested. For further detailsabout these grants, please referto the leaflet enclosed in theinside back cover.

To apply for a maintenance grant,you will need to contact yourlocal authority. If you are eligiblefor the grant, it will be paid to you

by the Student Loans Company.If you are classed as independent,the assessment will be based onyour own household income(which may include your partnersincome) rather than your parentsincome. If you are a graduatestudent applying for the non-means-tested element of thegrant, you will not need toprovide details of your

household income.

Loans

Student loans are available tohelp you; the interest rates arelinked to inflation, so the amount

you pay back will be the same inreal terms as the amount youborrowed. You start paying backthe loan once you finish yourcourse and are earning over acertain amount.

Student loans are also availableto home students to help withliving costs, and most traineeteachers are eligible for a loan,depending on circumstances.For more information, visit

www.direct.gov.uk andwww.slc.co.uk

Full financial support detailsfor fees and loans are outlinedin the leaflet enclosed in theinside back cover.

Training bursaries in Wales

The package of support availablefor courses in Wales ensures thatWelsh students benefit from thesame level of support as studentsin England.

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Costs andfinancial support

From 2010/11 eligible graduatetrainees in Wales who are classedas home or EU are eligible fora tax-free training grant. Pleasesee the leaflet enclosed in theinside back cover for details oftraining grants in Wales or visit

www.studentfinancewales.co.ukto find out more.

Fees in Wales

HEIs can charge tuition fees; mosttrainee teachers can take out aloan to cover the cost of their feesand apply for a means- testedAssembly Learning Grant (ALG).Please refer to the leafletenclosed in the inside back

cover of this brochure for detailsabout fees and loans, or visitwww.studentfinancewales.co.ukand www.educationcymru.org

Living expenses in Wales

You can take out a maintenanceloan available for studentsstudying in Wales. The loan is paidback according to your earnings,once you have completed yourcourse and earn over a certainamount. Details of loans areoutlined in the leaflet enclosedin the inside back cover.

The secondary undergraduateplacement grant is available viaITT providers in Wales to supportundergraduates during theirschool placement. A grant isavailable annually for prioritysubject courses.

If you are undertaking a secondaryITT graduate course through themedium of Welsh, you may beeligible to apply for a grantpayment under the WelshMedium Improvement Scheme.Decisions on eligibility will bemade by the participating ITTproviders. Please refer to theleaflet enclosed in the insideback cover for details or go towww.studentfinancewales.co.ukfor more information on studentfinancial support in Wales.

Help with financial hardship

Additional financial help isavailable for trainees, includingchildcare grants, and an allowancefor any extra costs directlyassociated with a disability.

In England, all undergraduateand graduate trainees can applyfor discretionary, means-testedhardship funds. These aresometimes awarded as a loan.For more information, contact

your training provider.

In Wales, additional help isavailable to those from lowincome families. There is alsoextra help for students withspecial circumstances. Go towww.studentfinancewales.co.ukfor more information.

Local authorities in both Englandand Wales can provide smallhardship grants.

For more information onfinancial support, go to:

www.direct.gov.uk

www.wales.gov.uk

www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

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Introduction

Your teaching career

Qualifying as a teacher and starting work ina school is the first step towards a rewardingcareer. As a teacher, you can look forwardto plenty of opportunities to take on newresponsibilities and continue developing

your knowledge and skills. In this section,you can find out more about what to expectduring your first year of teaching, the variouscareer progression routes you can follow, andbecoming a school leader.

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Careerprogression

As your career develops there will be opportunities totake on new responsibilities, such as managing a subjectdepartment or becoming an advanced skills teacher.

The newly qualified teacher(NQT) pay scale

NQTs start on a six-point payscale and move up a point each

year, subject to satisfactoryperformance. Depending on

your performance, you maybe able to progress up the scalemore quickly.

There are also opportunities tosupport pupils across the schoolby leading a year group, tacklingbarriers to learning, or workingwith pupils who are at risk ofbeing excluded.

Moving on to the upperpay scale

Within the first five years of beinga teacher, subject to satisfactoryperformance, you will reach the

top of the six-point main payscale. You will then have theopportunity to take a performancethreshold assessment. If you aresuccessful you will move on tothe upper pay scale.

Advanced skills teachers

Becoming an advanced skillsteacher (AST) is an opportunityfor experienced teachers to takeon new challenges and moveon to a higher pay scale whileremaining classroom teachers.ASTs disseminate good practiceto schools other than their own,by working in other schools.

ASTs pay will depend on thenature of their work and theirskills and experience, and willbe determined by the schoolsgoverning body and headteacher.

Excellent Teacher Scheme

The Excellent Teacher Schemeoffers experienced classroomteachers a rewarding route tocareer advancement, and is an

alternative to existing routessuch as leadership group posts.Excellent teachers use and sharetheir skills in classroom teachingfor the benefit of professionaldevelopment of other teacherswithin their school.

Professional development

As a teacher youre used tothinking about the needs of

your pupils. Its also importantthat youre able to further yourown development.

For some teachers and teamsof teachers, the most effectivelearning and development is asustained, in-depth programmeof study that leads to apostgraduate award.

Please refer to the insert enclosedin the inside back cover for detailsof pay scales and extra incentives.

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Case study

Stuarts story

The reward for ambitionand hard work is excellent,and this is certainlyreflected in the salary.

Post:Head of Upper Sixth FormEducation and training:Economics and economic historydegree and PGCEYears in teaching:Six

I was a money broker in the city until I was diagnosed with aneurological condition called transverse myelitis which affectsmy mobility and limits me to working part time.

After I came to terms with my illness, and had undergoneextensive rehabilitation, I enrolled on an undergraduate coursein economics and economic history at the London School ofEconomics. In my final year I started helping out the first yearstudents with their work, and someone said to me You know,when you explain things I seem to understand them. You could

do this teaching thing for a living. Thats when I enrolled on aPGCE in business and economics.

My teacher training was quite challenging as I dont think theprovider had had many disabled students prior to me, but mymentors and peers were very supportive, and it proved to bea very productive and rewarding experience.

The government scheme Access To Work helped coverthe initial cost of equipment such as my wheelchair, and the PCTablet and projector I use to replicate standing at the whiteboard.

Teaching has changed a great deal now. The rewards for

ambition and hard work are there, and this is certainly nowreflected in the salary and career paths.

I like to keep the children engaged by keeping the lessons asreal as possible. I teach economics and politics so we read thepapers, watch news videos, and fervently debate issues in class.Every year we go into the city to meet my former colleaguesand learn about economics in practice, and we even went tothe EU Parliament to take part in a conference with 15 schoolsfrom 15 countries. To me, thats exciting.

As for my wheelchair, its one of those top of the range ones

that would give an F1 car a run for its money. I sometimes useit as a reward a free go if you do well in your exams, or athreat they may accidentally get run over if they haventdone their homework!

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Schoolleadership

Headteachers shape the vision for, lead and manage theschool community. Assistant and deputy headteacherscombine senior management with classroom teaching.These are challenging, exciting and rewarding posts

which require a broad range of skills.

Training for leadership

The National College forSchool Leadership (NCSL)supports existing and aspiringschool leaders in England. Italso provides training for thenational professional qualification

for headship (NPQH) required byall first-time headteachers inEngland. In Wales, the WelshAssembly Government providessupport for school leaders.

The leadership pay scale

The leadership pay scale has43 points altogether and thesalary range for the leadershipteam will depend on the size of

school, its location and the ageof the pupils. For details of theleadership pay scale, see theinsert enclosed in the insideback cover.

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Case study

Mikes story

With teaching, its notlike a nine to five job. Itsa lifestyle choice andits a fantastic lifestyle.

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Post:Maths teacherYears in teaching:Five

I went into the IT industry straight from university, as a

computer programmer and then as an analyst at Citigroup.I worked for some quite big names like IBM, M&S, and abroadas well in Luxembourg and France for an investment bank.

The instability of the IT industry made me consider a changeof career. I have a maths degree and teaching made sensefinancially. I was nearly 50 years old and it was a case of itsnow or never!

I was used to working nine to five staring at a screen all day,so there was a period of adjustment once I started teaching. Ioriginally came as a supply teacher for a couple of months, and

during that time I got a great feeling from the staff and the kids.

Its the best job! It really is the best job! Never mind the longholidays. On a daily basis you can see the pupils development.I have run the football team. I was involved in the maths cluband the drama club. I have been on trips to France, and theskiing trip. Youre living in a community here, and thats whatmakes it so interesting. Its more than just a job.

As well as the job satisfaction, the career progression is greattoo. A newly qualified teacher starting salary is very competitivecompared with other jobs. I have also found there are plenty of

opportunities to take on new responsibilities, develop more skills,and work your way up the career ladder, which of course meansmore money.

My advice would be to make sure you really want to do it andpersevere. With teaching, its not like a nine to five job. Its alifestyle choice and its a fantastic lifestyle.


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Glossary of terms

This is a glossary of the mostcommon terms, abbreviationsand acronyms you are likely tocome across in this booklet, andin other resources about teaching.

ASTAdvanced skills teacher.Experienced and expert teacherswho spend 20 per cent of theirtime working with other teachersto raise standards of teachingand learning.

BA with QTSBachelor of Arts degree withQTS award.

BEdBachelor of Education degreewith QTS award.

BSc with QTSBachelor of Science degreewith QTS award.

DfEDepartment for Education.

D&T

Design and technology.EBITTEmployment-based initial teachertraining provider. A partnershipresponsible for providing GTP orRTP training in England.

GCSEGeneral certificate of secondaryeducation. The examination takenby most pupils at 16.

GTPGraduate Teacher Programme.Employment-based ITTqualification for graduates.

GTTRGraduate Teacher TrainingRegistry. Deals with graduateapplications for ITT.

HEIHigher education institution(universities and colleges).

HNDHigher national diploma.An intermediate-levelqualification.

ICTInformation and communicationstechnology.

ITTInitial teacher training. Training

that leads to the award of QTS.KSKey stage. Training is alignedto the key stages of schooleducation foundation, KS1, KS2,KS3 and KS4.

Local authorityLocal authorities provide servicesfor schools in their area and haveparticular responsibilities forhelping schools to monitor

and improve performance.

NQTNewly qualified teacher. Ateacher who has successfullycompleted ITT and beenawarded QTS.

OTTPOverseas Trained TeacherProgramme. If you weretrained and qualified as a

teacher overseas, the OTTPoffers you a way to achieveQTS while working as a teacher.

PEPhysical education.

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PGCEProfessional graduate and/orpostgraduate certificate ineducation (PGCE) qualificationwith the award of QTS. The

professional graduate certificatein education is the same levelacademically as the final yearof an honours degree course(H level). The postgraduatecertificate in education containssome credits at mastersdegree level (M level credits)and H level credits.

QTS

Qualified teacher status. Thestatus trainees achieve whenthey have met all the standardsnecessary to become a teacher.To teach in a state-maintainedschool as a qualified teacher youmust have QTS.

RBRecommending body can bea school, ITT provider, localauthority or any other bodyin Wales which is able to

meet the Welsh AssemblyGovernments requirements.

REReligious education.

RTPRegistered Teacher Programme.An employment-based ITTprogramme which enables youto complete your degree while

you train.

SASStudent Associates Scheme.An opportunity for studentsto gain classroom experiencewhile pursuing their studies.See www.tda.gov.uk/sasfor more details.

SCITTSchool-centred initial teachertraining. Training provided by

schools in partnership with HEIsand local authorities.

TILTeaching Information Line.Provides information onteaching and training. Tel:0845 6000 991(0845 6000992 for Welsh speakers).

For a full glossary of terms

and acronyms, go towww.teach.gov.uk

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Organisations

Training and DevelopmentAgency for Schools (TDA)The Training and DevelopmentAgency for Schools (TDA) is thenational agency and recognised

sector body responsible for thetraining and development of theschool workforce.

www.tda.gov.uk

The TDA recruitment website atwww.teach.gov.uk provides fullinformation on being a teacher,training to teach, applying fortraining, training providers,financial support and

careers events.

www.teach.gov.uk

Teaching Information Line (TIL)Information from trainedconsultants about teaching,training and opportunitiesto explore teaching further.

Tel: 0800 389 2500

0800 085 0971

(for Welsh speakers)Minicom number for TIL is0117 9156645

Department for Education(DfE)The Department for Educationwas formed on 12 May 2010 andis responsible for education andchildrens services. Tel: 0870 0002288 (general information), 0800

731 9133 (student supportinformation line, includingadvice on student loans).

www.education.gov.uk

Graduate Teacher TrainingRegistry (GTTR)The central agency that processesapplications for most graduate ITTcourses in England and Wales.

Tel: 0871 468 0469

www.gttr.ac.uk

For information on employment-based routes into teaching inWales, contact the TeachingInformation Line (TIL).

Telephone: 0800 389 2500

0845 6000 992(for Welsh speakers)

Higher Education FundingCouncil for England (HEFCE)Responsible for supportingteaching and research inuniversities and collegesin England.

Tel: 0117 931 7438

www.hefce.ac.uk

Higher Education Funding

Council for Wales (HEFCW)Responsible for the funding ofhigher education, including ITTand the accreditation of ITTproviders in Wales.

Tel: 029 2076 1861

www.hefcw.ac.uk

Universities and CollegesAdmissions Service (UCAS)The central organisation thatprocesses applications forundergraduate courses at UK

universities and colleges.

Tel: 0871 468 0468

www.ucas.com

Welsh Assembly GovernmentDevelops and implementseducation policy in Walesthrough the Department ofChildren, Education, LifelongLearning and Skills.

Tel: 0845 010 3300Tel: 0845 010 4400(for Welsh speakers)

http://new.wales.gov.uk/

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Websites

www.ase.org.ukAssociation for ScienceEducation (ASE).

www.direct.gov.ukInformation on higher education,from career planning to choosing

your course, student life andstudent finance.

www.estyn.gov.ukHer Majestys Inspectorate forEducation and Training in Wales.Includes reports of inspectionsof schools and teacher trainingproviders.

www.naric.org.ukNational Recognition InformationCentre for the UK (UK NARIC),the official source of informationon comparability of internationalqualifications with those in theUnited Kingdom.

www.nc.uk.netInformation on national curriculumprogrammes of study for England(programmes of study for Wales

are at http://wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/schoolshome/curriculuminwales.

www.ofsted.gov.ukOfsted is the inspectorate forchildren and learners in England.Inspection reports on all aspectsof education, including schoolsand teacher training providers.

www.skill.org.ukNational Bureau for Studentswith Disabilities. Promoteseducation, training andemployment opportunitiesfor students with any kindof disability.

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www.ssatrust.org.ukSpecialist Schools and AcademiesTrust. The lead body for theGovernments specialistschools programme.

www.teachernet.gov.ukWide-ranging online resource forthe teaching profession, includingadvice on starting out in teaching,professional development andteaching skills.

www.teachersupport.infoThe Teacher Support Network isa national, independent charityproviding free support services

to teachers and lecturers fromtraining to post retirement.

www.educationcymru.orgBilingual website with informationabout ITT opportunities in Wales.
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Financial support information

Teacher salaries from September 2010

England and Wales(excluding London and fringes)

InnerLondon

OuterLondon

Londonfringes

Qualified teachers

Leadership group*max 105,097 112,181 108,070 106,137

min 37,461 44,540 40,433 38,493

Advanced skills teachersmax 56,950 64,036 59,925 57,985

min 37,461 44,540 40,433 38,493

Upper pay scale (post threshold)

max 36,756 45,000 40,433 37,795

min 34,181 41,497 37,599 35,218

Main pay scalemax 31,552 36,387 35,116 32,588

min 21,588 27,000 25,117 22,626

Teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments

TLR 1 max 12,393

TLR 1 min 7,323TLR 2 max 6,197

TLR 2 min 2,535

Special educational needs allowanceLevel 2 3,954

Level 1 2,001

*min (headteachers) 42,379 49,466 45,351 43,416

Unqualified teachersmax 25,016 29,088 27,992 26,052

min 15,817 19,893 18,789 16,856

Newly qualified teachers (NQTs) usually start on the first point of the main pay scale. However, dependingon teaching experience, they may start higher up the scale. Schools may also award discretionary points forrelevant experience.

These pay scales apply from September 2010 and were correct at the time of going to print. For up-to-date

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Loans, fees and grants in EnglandLoans in England

A student loan is available to cover your tuition fees in full: most trainee teachers are eligibleto borrow up to 3,290 in the academic year 2010/11. The student loan for fees is paid backin instalments once you have left university and are earning more than 15,000 per year.

As of this year, student support for new students on full-time and part-time postgraduate andequivalent initial teacher training courses will be brought in line with that available for full-timeand part-time undergraduate courses.

The maintenance loan is there to help with accommodation and other living costs. If youreliving away from home, the maximum loan is 4,950 for the academic year 2010/11 andmore if youre studying in London. The maximum available is less if youre living with yourparents during term time.

Fees in England

For the academic year 2010/11, universities and colleges can charge new full-time studentsup to 3,290 a year in tuition fees. Tuition fees vary depending on the course and the highereducation institution (HEI).

Grants in England

If you are training to teach via an undergraduate route or training on a graduate route to QTSin 2010/11, an annual maintenance grant of up to 2,906 may be available, part of which ismeans-tested.

Bursaries in EnglandTrainees may be entitled to a tax-free bursary; the amount of the bursary depends on when anindividual begins their training and the subject they train to teach (mathematics, physics, chemistryand engineering are priorities and are awarded the highest level of bursary).

Training bursary rates for eligible postgraduate trainee teachers starting postgraduate ITT courses(such as postgraduate certificates in education or school-centred initial teacher training) on or after 1August 2011 are as follows:

Tax free bursary amount: 9,000

PhysicsChemistryEngineeringMathematics

Tax free bursary amount: 6,000

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Student Associates Scheme (SAS)

For 2010/11 students are paid a tax-free bursary of 40 for each of the 15 days spent in school.This scheme is only available in England.

Subject knowledge enhancement courses

For 2010/11 eligible trainees will receive a training bursary of up to 7,200 for a one-year subject knowl-

edge enhancement course. Please note that only home or EU trainees are eligible for the training bursary.These courses are only available in England.

Loans, fees and grants in WalesLoans in Wales

Students studying in Wales can take out a maintenance loan of up to 4,745, to be paid back once you areearning over 15,000 a year. The secondary undergraduate placement grant of 1,200 is available annuallyfor priority subject courses.

Fees in Wales

With effect from 2011/12, universities and colleges can charge new full-time students up to 3,375. Youmay be able to apply for a means tested Assembly Learning Grant (ALG) of up to 5,600 for new starters.

Grants in Wales

The training grants available in Wales for eligible trainees on postgraduate ITT courses starting inSeptember 2011 are as follows:

Subject Training grant 2010/11

Mathematics, physics, chemistry, Welsh 9,000

Modern foreign languages, biology, combined/general science 6,000

Trainees taking secondary initial teacher training (ITT) postgraduate courses and training through themedium of Welsh, may be eligible for the Welsh Medium Improvement Supplement. Further informationon which courses qualify for the Supplement from individual ITT Providers involved in the scheme.


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All information is correct for entry to courses commencing in September 2011. For further informationon eligibility for student finance in Wales visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/

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