Initial Teaching Training Placement (ITT)

Initial Teaching Training Placement (ITT)

Nobody knows teaching like we do. Whether you're just thinking about it or ready to apply, we offer free advice and support to decide if teaching in a primary or secondary school in England is right for you. Discover a career with lots of opportunities to grow.

Get free one-to-one support

Our expert advisers have years of teaching experience. They offer practical advice as well as reassurance. Chat by phone, email, text or WhatsApp.

Online and in-person events

Get advice on training to teach, talk to teachers, meet training course providers and connect with others considering a career in teaching.

Earn a minimum of £31,650 a year

All qualified teachers get a starting salary of £31,650 minimum (or higher in London), so it pays to do what you love. And with lots of opportunities to progress, you could earn over £43k after 5 years.

Applications for the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Programme remain open until September 2025. This closing date extends beyond the deadline listed on the RateMyPlacement website. We encourage early applications to ensure your place on the programme.

About Get Into Teaching Why become a teacher?

Teaching is a career that shapes you, as much as it does others. Where no two days are the same, and where you can turn your passion into your profession. You can bring creativity to the classroom every day, and in turn have a lasting impact; inspiring the next generation.

In teaching, as you grow, so does your career. Opportunities for progression are varied, whether that be through a position as head of year or head of subject, or through taking on a pastoral role. With added responsibilities, you can expect additional pay rewards.

Nothing says passion for your subject like a career in the classroom. If you're interested in training to teach, Get Into Teaching will tell you everything you need to know.

Next steps

With Get Into Teaching, you'll receive one-to-one support from an adviser with years of experience in the classroom. They will help to guide you through the steps and answer any questions you may have.

• With generous bursaries and scholarships available across certain subjects, including STEM, you'll get advice on how to fund your training year.
• You'll find out about opportunities for a taste of life in the classroom, such as school experience days or paid internships.
• You'll learn about the career progression teaching offers, with a starting salary of £31,650 minimum (or more in London) and the opportunity to earn over £43,607 minimum within 5 years.

To find out more about whether a career in teaching is for you, search Get Into Teaching.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.