Steps to become a teacher in the UK

Decide who to teach in the UK

Discover which of the following settings suits you best by participating in events or gaining experience at schools:

(children ages 5 to 11) Primary (ages 11 to 18)

education in the early years (for children under the age of 5) (for example, teaching at further education colleges or sixth form colleges)
If you want to teach in elementary or secondary settings, including to students with special needs or disabilities, follow these instructions.

To determine if teaching is the perfect career for you, undergraduate students who are interested in teaching chemistry, computing, languages, math, or physics may complete a paid teaching internship.

Verify your credentials

You can enroll in postgraduate primary or secondary teacher preparation programs if you have a degree or an equivalent credential.

You can pursue undergraduate teacher training if you don’t already have a degree and aren’t currently pursuing one.

Learn more about the credentials required to teach.

Our teacher training specialists are available for online conversation as well. Except on holidays, they are accessible from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 and 5:30. (opens in new window).

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Learn what to do if you’re an international applicant with credentials from abroad.

You can also instruct in higher education without having a degree.

Gain knowledge of funding

If you receive training to teach a certain subject, you may receive financing that you do not have to repay.

To pay for your course tuition and living expenses, you can also apply for a student loan.

Find out what financing is available.

Pick the best instruction

Learn how to become a qualified teacher by enrolling in primary or secondary teaching training (QTS).

To teach in the majority of primary, secondary, and special schools in England, you need QTS.

If you have a disability, you can seek support training to teach.

Look for programs for teacher preparation.

Register for the course

Learn how to apply, including how to choose the best referees and create a personal statement for teacher training.

Additionally, a teacher training consultant can offer free, one-on-one assistance to you as you prepare your application. Call, text, or email an advisor with years of classroom expertise whenever you need to speak with them.

You can begin your application for teacher training when you’re ready (opens in new window).

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