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How do I get into teaching?
Are you a good communicator? Do you have bags of enthusiasm and a burning desire to make a difference? If so then a teaching career may be for you.

Teaching degree courses
Studying an undergraduate teaching degree is often the most direct route into teaching.

Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)
The PGCE is one of several qualifications you can do once you have already completed a degree.

Registered Teacher Programme
The Registered Teacher Programme (RTP) is ideal for anyone who wants to switch to teaching halfway through their studies.

Graduate Teacher Programme
The Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP) helps people earn while they learn and is ideal for people who want a career change.

Teach First
Think you’re up to working in some of Britain’s most challenging schools? Then think about applying for the Teach First graduate training programme.

My job explained: Primary school teacher
Jo Stanley, 29, has been teaching nine to ten-year-olds for the last five years.

My job explained: Secondary school teacher
Harry Ingham is head of history at a secondary school in Croydon.

Career profile: Primary school teacher
Teaching primary school kids is all about having fun and finger-painting right? Wrong!

Career profile: Secondary school teacher
Are you passionate about a specific subject, highly disciplined and enjoy working with young people?

How much do teachers earn?
Many people go into teaching out of passion - but it’s still good to know how much you’ll earn and where your career could take you.