Golden hello
Secondary school teachers of priority subjects in England may earn a taxable 'golden hello' of £2,500 in their second year of teaching. Golden hellos are available to eligible NQTs who have trained to teach English (including drama); information and communications technology; design and technology; modern foreign languages; religious education; music; mathematics; or science.
The amount you receive will depend on your subject, with mathematics and science attracting £5,000. In Wales, these payments are called teaching grants and teachers of Welsh are also able to benefit.
Funding arrangements from 1 August 2008
For trainees starting primary postgraduate ITT courses after 1 August 2008 the bursary will be reduced from £6,000 to £4,000.
For trainees starting secondary postgraduate English, dance and drama ITT courses after 1 August 2008, the bursary will be reduced from £9,000 to £6,000. Trainees on these courses will not be eligible to receive a golden hello.
Progression
Initial and early salaries information can be found in the Get into teaching section under Pay and benefits. Also see Salary scales.
*All salaries are quoted at September 2008 rates.
