Speak to a teacher with the Teaching Advocate Programme
The Teaching Advocate Programme is for anyone interested in teaching who wants to hear first-hand what it’s like to be a teacher in today’s schools.
Who are teaching advocates?
Teaching advocates are serving teachers who can talk to you honestly and objectively about their experiences of teaching. The aim is to help you make an informed decision about whether teaching is the right career for you.
Teaching advocates can share their knowledge on topics such as behaviour management, workload management, subject knowledge and the curriculum.
You can talk to a teaching advocate by phone or e-mail, and sometimes face-to-face at TDA events.
How do I find out more?
Call the Teaching Information Line on 0845 6000 991. Our consultants can help you decide whether talking to a teaching advocate is right for you, and arrange an appointment.
Alternatively, find out what TDA events are running in your area. These include guidance workshops for teacher training applications, Train to Teach events and graduate careers fairs.
