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Entry level
£31,650 (M1 England, outer London higher)
Mid-career (typical)
£31k – £53k
Senior / lead
£49k – £53k (UPS3) · £60k+ (SLT / Head)
What you'll do
A day in the life
- Plan and deliver lessons
- Mark work and give feedback
- Support pupil wellbeing
- Meet with parents
- Lead extra-curricular activities
The path
Your career roadmap
Every milestone from school to senior. Track progress as you complete each stage.
- 12 yrs
GCSEs
educationGrade 4+ in English, Maths, Science.
- 22 yrs
A-Levels
educationIn your chosen subjects.
- 33 yrs
Degree
qualificationIn your specialist subject.
- 41 yr
PGCE / QTS Route
qualificationPGCE, Teach First or School Direct.
- 52 yrs
ECT Induction
experienceEarly Career Teacher years.
- 63+ yrs
Classroom Teacher
roleDevelop your practice.
- 75+ yrs
Head of Department
roleLead a subject team.
- 88+ yrs
Senior Leadership
roleAssistant/Deputy/Head.
What you need
Skills you'll build
Subject expertiseCommunicationPatiencePlanningClassroom management
Qualifications
- GCSEs
- A-Levels
- Undergraduate degree + PGCE (or BEd)
Certifications
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
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