Return to Teaching
Supporting former teachers back into the classroom.
Returning to teaching is easier than you might expect. Thousands of teachers are returning to the classroom every year after taking time away from the profession. Time away and different life experiences gained from a career break can help give a fresh perspective on being a teacher and is highly valued by schools.
Free support is available.
Returning to teaching might be easier than you think. If you’re qualified to teach and interested in getting back into the classroom, support is available.
The Return to Teach Advisory service is a comprehensive package of free one–to-one support for qualified teachers who are looking to return to teach Primary or any Secondary subject in a state-funded school in England. Candidates will have access to an exclusive Facebook group for returning teachers and the support of a named Return To Teaching Adviser, who will:
✓talk through gaining classroom experience;
✓signpost relevant returners’ courses, teaching job vacancies and events;
✓help prepare applications for teaching posts, including preparing for interviews.A return to teaching adviser can help former teachers choose a career path that suits their skills, situation, and ambition.
Returning to teaching might be easier than you think. If you’re qualified to teach and interested in getting back into the classroom, support is available. Find out how you can return to teaching. And when you’re ready you can search for a job on Teaching Vacancies.
To find out more, visit: Return to teaching -Teaching Vacancies -GOV.UK (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk)
