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The FE ITT bursary scheme offers up to £20k for graduates training to teach in Further Education. Get financial support for eligible ITT courses and start a rewarding career in a diverse sector. Apply now for maximum benefits!
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The FE ITT bursary This is a new scheme introduced by the government in September 2013. It is aimed at attracting graduates to train as teachers in further education (FE), an exciting and diverse sector. • Receive up to £20k to train • Apply immediately to get the most benefit • Access a wide range of jobs as a new teacher
What is it? • A financial incentive to attract top graduates to teach in FE • Aimed at trainee maths and English teachers, as well as those looking to help students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their goals • Offers help with the cost of eligible Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses • Provides encouragement for trainees to finish their ITT course
Who is it for? • Recent graduates interested in a career in teaching in FE • Older graduates who want to change careers and retrain as teachers in FE • Non-teaching college or training provider staff with a relevant degree who want to teach in FE
Why teach in FE? • A dynamic sector with many different training providers • A wide range of teaching and training opportunities • There is a real need for maths, English and SEN teachers • A rewarding and fulfilling job, teaching a broad range of students • Great opportunities for career progression • Full time and part time teaching options • High levels of job satisfaction, according to research
What do trainees get? Eligible trainees get a bursary payment. The amount depends on the subject they want to teach and on the class of their degree. Trainees will get the following for the 2014/15 academic year: * with B at maths A level
What are the eligibility criteria? Trainees must: • Be eligible for UK student support • Hold a degree at a high enough class in a relevant subject • Not be already on or about to apply to a Level 5 ITT course • Not already hold a Level 5 teaching qualification • Not hold or be eligible for qualified teacher status or equivalent • Not be doing paid teaching work while they train or taking another ITT course • Be able to demonstrate commitment to teaching in FE
What degrees are relevant? • Maths trainees should have a maths degree or a degree that includes maths like engineering • English trainees should have an English degree or a degree that includes English language or linguistics • Trainee teachers of SEN students can have studied any degree • ITT providers will consider other degrees if they think a trainee has enough knowledge of the subject they want to teach
How do trainees apply? • Trainees must apply directly to an ITT provider – this might be their local university or college • If a trainee has applied to do an ITT in a relevant subject and been accepted, they will be put forward automatically • New trainees should call the FE Advice helpline on 0300 303 1877 for advice