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How do I get a job in teaching?

If you want to get a job as a teacher, you need to undertake an approved course in teacher training. Once you have gained qualified teacher status, there are loads of great opportunities and a variety of career paths to follow. Whether you want to find out about the different opportunities in teaching, training to become a teacher or how to secure your first teaching post, the information you need is right here.

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Teaching and education:  imparting knowledge in a structured manner and a formal setting. Takes place in a wide variety of settings, from schools and universities to prisons and foreign language schools. Requires empathy, stamina and mental agility.

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Interview magic: secure your first teaching post

If you've been invited to an interview for a teaching job, give yourself a well deserved pat on the back. You've already passed the most difficult hurdle, so follow these expert tips on what to prepare and how to conduct yourself on the day to get that job.

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