Ways of getting into teaching

So you've decided to pursue a career in teaching. The next step is to plan for the best way to achieve your qualified teacher status (QTS), enabling you to teach across state-maintained schools across England and Wales. This almost always means completing a programme of initial teacher training (ITT).

Initial teacher training helps you develop the skills you need to become an effective teacher.

Choosing a training option to suit you

We have lots of useful information to help you make your decision:

If you're a graduate and already have an idea of which training options suit you, you can search for a postgraduate course.

 

“I made a good career choice. I have a job I really enjoy, time for my family, great friendships with colleagues, and real personal and professional satisfaction. What more could I ask for?”

Dennis Farren, 45
Head of German at a secondary school in Lancashire