Sources of information

Get into Teaching

This is the Department for Education’s website that provides all the information needed about a career in teaching and how to become a teacher from writing a successful application to the different training courses available to how to progress in a teaching career once qualified. Through the site individuals can register for personalised support and advice

Teaching Line

This is a helpline set up by the Department for Education that enables individuals to talk to an adviser about teaching or teacher training. It is a freephone number and advisers are available from 8am to 8pm.

Recruitment Advisors or Premier Plus

Premier Plus is a service available to individuals who hold (or are predicted) a first class, 2:1 or 2:2 degree and are interested in teaching secondary maths, physics, chemistry, languages, computing or design and technology. The service offers: personalised one-to-one advice and guidance from a named adviser on becoming a teacher including support with applications; help in securing school experience by providing access to the school experience programme (SEP).It also offers invitations to exclusive events, regular communications with important news, application hints and tips, and updates on funding.