Aspiring teachers will now be able to look at an apprenticeship, instead of through the more traditional university route into the profession.

This route will offer the chance for people to earn while they learn, and gain a degree without student debt.

The new Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (TDA) will soon become available opening up opportunities for more people to get into teaching

It will enable schools across the country to recruit thousands more teachers into classrooms as schools continue to grow. 

The new apprenticeships will be offered alongside the university route, so aspirational teachers will be able to choose the path that works best for them.

Normally, teacher training courses require candidates to already have a degree to be eligible with has discounted many capable LSAs and TAs over the years. 

With a TDA this will change as you’ll work in a school while you gain qualified teacher status (QTS) and a degree. It will be available for people to train as both primary and secondary teachers.

It is expected that the first trainees will begin the programme in 2025 with applications opening this Autumn. 

Further information on eligibility criteria will be provided at a later date.

How much will trainees earn?

Trainees will start working in the classroom from day one. As they develop skills to become excellent teachers, they will gradually scale up their teaching practice.

Salaries will reflect trainee responsibilities at each stage of their course. Details of exact earnings will be announced at a later date.

On top of receiving a salary, their training and qualifications will be fully funded.

More information will be coming soon so keep an eye on https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/train-to-be-a-teacher