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Choosing a subject to teach

Choosing a subject to teach is a key step in your route to becoming a teacher.

The below subjects are in demand in secondary schools. If you choose to train to teach one of these subjects, you could get additional support and funding. Find out more by selecting from the options below.

Can't see your subject here? Visit the National Curriculum website for more information.

Design and technology

Find out about becoming a design and technology teacher.

Information and communication technology

Find out about becoming an ICT teacher.

Maths

Find out about becoming a maths teacher.

Modern languages

Find out about becoming a modern languages teacher.

Music

Find out about becoming a music teacher.

Religious education

Find out about becoming an RE teacher.

Science

Find out about becoming a science teacher.

TDA Tracker

  • 30% more people are training to teach physics than in 2010
  • New: Physics with mathematics PGCE available – September 2012 start
  • Every 5 minutes someone applies for postgraduate teacher training
  • 12 people apply for postgraduate teacher training every hour
  • Salaries for newly qualified teachers start from £21k–£27k
  • Bursaries: You could get £20k tax-free for courses starting in 2012
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My CPD

Welcome to ‘My CPD’. Save time and access in one place, tools to develop your professional career, enhance your teaching quality and impact in the classroom.

CPD Database

Visit the CPD Database to search for relevant quality assured CPD opportunities, including those that are free or specific to your role.

CPD Zone
Teacher Development Hub

Visit the Teacher Development Hub to access evidence based research and resources to raise performance in the classroom.

TD Hub
CPD Guidance

Want to know how to get the best out of yourself and others? Access our resources to understand what good CPD looks like, how to evaluate its impact and how to write a CPD policy.