Careers Advice
Get the latest career advice for teachers and education professionals. From finding your first NQT job to landing your dream leadership role, we have expert advice to help with your career progression. Whether you work in primary, secondary or further education, you can find job interview tips, salary information or advice for those looking to teach overseas. If you’re thinking of going part-time, want more information on flexible working or you’re returning to teaching, our careers advice page has all you need. Stay up to date on the latest pay scale changes and get tips and job advice from experienced teachers and leaders. Whatever you need to make the next step on your career path, you’ll find it here.
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Questions to ask before your MAT grows
Growing your MAT is a tough decision. That's why these tough questions need to be answered first
Read moreHow to negotiate an online international jobs fair
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How to negotiate an online international jobs fair
Careers fairs are now online rather than in conference centres –...
Top tips for January job hunters
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Top tips for January job hunters
New year, new you and…new job? Well, that's the plan. Here...
6 tips for surviving the trainee rollercoaster
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6 tips for surviving the trainee rollercoaster
Taking the step up from TA to teacher is an increasingly...
Watch: Making the step up to senior leadership
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Watch: Making the step up to senior leadership
Join assistant principal Shonagh Reid as she explains how to prepare...
6 tips for taking an international job when in a couple
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6 tips for taking an international job when in a couple
Relocating with a partner is a big step. One international teacher...
Watch: how to forge a career teaching the IB
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Watch: how to forge a career teaching the IB
Join assistant head Emily Hardwicke as she introduces the International Baccalaureate...
WATCH: How to land your first teaching job
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WATCH: How to land your first teaching job
Tes recruitment editor Grainne Hallahan explains how to successfully apply for...
Top tips for a mid-life overseas move
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Top tips for a mid-life overseas move
Teaching abroad isn’t just for the twenty-somethings. Here one teacher explains...
How to build back better when leaving a bad job behind
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How to build back better when leaving a bad job behind
If you find yourself in a school with a poor work...
How to market yourself to international schools
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How to market yourself to international schools
Landing your dream overseas teaching role is no easy task, so...
WATCH: How to plan your teaching career next steps
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WATCH: How to plan your teaching career next steps
If you’re ready to reach for the next rung on your...
Why I love teaching in West Wales
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Why I love teaching in West Wales
With a rich heritage and plenty of opportunity for adventure, West...
Career goals: which school role could you take next?
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Career goals: which school role could you take next?
Is it time to take the next step on the career...
Director of education: behind the scenes at an MAT
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Director of education: behind the scenes at an MAT
The increase in multi academy trust (MATs) has led to a...
How to find the right teacher for your school
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How to find the right teacher for your school
Leaders need to hire someone who isn’t just a great teacher...
Everything you need to know about living and working in Kuwait
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Everything you need to know about living and working in Kuwait
With a large expat community, plenty of international schools and endless...
Why your first leadership role should be in a challenging school
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Why your first leadership role should be in a challenging school
Moving to a challenging school might be just the thing your...
How to become a head of year
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How to become a head of year
Does the thought of being the pastoral lead for a year...
Five first-impression tips for interviewees
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Five first-impression tips for interviewees
First impressions matter at interview. Here are five ways to make...
Teaching in the UK: everything you need to know
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Teaching in the UK: everything you need to know
Teaching in the UK is an exciting prospect. Here's all you...
Home time: returning to the UK after teaching abroad
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Home time: returning to the UK after teaching abroad
Here’s what you need to consider if you’re returning to the...
9 tips to get the most from international jobs fairs
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9 tips to get the most from international jobs fairs
Here’s how to come out of an international jobs fair in...
Six time-saving tips for teacher job hunters
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Six time-saving tips for teacher job hunters
Finding a new job can seem overwhelming and can take up...
7 ways to hone your job search to find your right school
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7 ways to hone your job search to find your right school
Selecting a workplace that really suits you can be difficult. Here’s...
Wales: what you need to know about teaching in the region
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Wales: what you need to know about teaching in the region
Any teacher looking to broaden their educational horizons should consider a...
How to plan the interview lesson
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How to plan the interview lesson
The interview lesson is your chance to bring your on-paper credentials...
How do I return to teaching?
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How do I return to teaching?
Teachers leave the profession for lots of reasons, but how easy...
How can schools recruit overseas teachers?
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How can schools recruit overseas teachers?
When it comes to recruitment, there's no need to limit yourself...
How to make your job interview a success
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How to make your job interview a success
The application was a success and you’ve been selected for interview...
4 common problems (and solutions!) for supply teachers
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4 common problems (and solutions!) for supply teachers
Supply teachers are superheroes in suits, swooping in and saving the...
Teaching assistant interview: potential questions
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Teaching assistant interview: potential questions
Being well prepared for your teaching assistant job interview is your...
The supply teacher guide: Six tips for cracking a new school
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The supply teacher guide: Six tips for cracking a new school
Whether you're on short term casual supply for one day, or...
How to impress in your headteacher interview
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How to impress in your headteacher interview
Taking on the role of headteacher is a huge responsibility, so...
3 questions you should ask at the end of an interview
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3 questions you should ask at the end of an interview
At the end of an interview, one last challenge awaits: asking...
Why am I not being shortlisted for the teaching jobs I apply for?
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Why am I not being shortlisted for the teaching jobs I apply for?
For your application to be successful, you will need a clear...
Post-threshold (upper) pay scale
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Post-threshold (upper) pay scale
The post-threshold pay scale is open to experienced teachers who have...
Pay scale calculator 2019-20
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Pay scale calculator 2019-20
Check your teacher salary against the 2019-20 pay scale with our...
Same, same, but different: 10 things that make international schools unique
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Same, same, but different: 10 things that make international schools unique
Hong Kong-based principal and chief executive Mark Steed outlines 10 ways...
How can schools support teachers new to the International Baccalaureate?
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How can schools support teachers new to the International Baccalaureate?
For teachers new to the IB, induction is crucial for getting...
Six strange things about life as an international teacher
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Six strange things about life as an international teacher
The life of a teacher abroad is different to that of...
I got QTS ages ago, but have never done my induction year. Can I still apply for jobs as an NQT?
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I got QTS ages ago, but have never done my induction year. Can I still apply for jobs as an NQT?
Is there a time limit on qualified teacher status? What sort...
Careers Toolkit
How to write a must-read CV
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How to write a must-read CV
Despite having all the experience in the world, the best teacher’s...
How to write a great covering letter
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How to write a great covering letter
A strong covering letter will hugely increase your chances of getting...
How to make your interview a success
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How to make your interview a success
A teaching job interview invitation shouldn’t be cause for panic. This...