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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 this academic year:
Degree class
First 2.1 2.2
Specialism Mathematics £20,000 £15,000 £12,000
English £9,000 £4,000 No bursary
SEN £9,000 £4,000 No bursary
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 Education and Training Foundation helpline on 0300 303 1877 for advice