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Teaching in Scotland
Find out how to become a teacher in Scotland through the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), which is the main graduate entry route into teaching in Scotland. Check out the PGDE entry requirements and how to apply.
Interview questions for teacher training
An overview of the questions you could be asked at your teacher training interview, such as questions about your degree and experience, why you want to teach and safeguarding.
What to expect from the teacher training interview and selection day
Your teacher training selection day could include written tests, a presentation and teaching a mini lesson in school, as well as a panel interview.
Write a great application for teacher training
Everything you need to know about submitting your application for teacher training.
Different types of school
Get an overview of the different kinds of schools in England, including the range of state schools, such as academies and free schools, as well as what’s available in the independent sector.
Become a teacher
Get the key information to help you decide if teaching is for you, including what QTS is and the subjects taught at primary and secondary level.
Funding for teacher training
Find out about teacher training bursaries, scholarships and student finance available in England.
Training to teach in further and higher education
Find out about the range of qualifications available to train to teach in further education and how to become a higher education lecturer.
Overview of your postgraduate teacher training options
Are you considering a PGCE, PGDE, SCITT, School Direct or Teach First programme? Do you want to teach children in the early years? Find out about the different types of teacher training programmes that lead to qualified teacher status and how to apply.
How to get the work experience you need to teach in a primary or secondary school
Find out about the expectations of teacher training providers when it comes to getting primary and secondary school experience.
What qualifications do you need to become a teacher?
Find out about the qualifications you need to apply for teacher training and become familiar with the requirements around GCSEs, numeracy and literacy tests and your degree.
Work experience: a crucial way to get into graduate social work careers
Relevant work experience is a condition of entry onto most postgraduate social work courses. You'll be hard pushed to kickstart your social work career without it, so read on for some handy hints on how to make the most of it.
