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We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

[AbilityNet](https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/) has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
The [AbilityNet website](https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/) has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

## Feedback and contact information

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’).

If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, [contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service](https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/).
If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, [contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service via their website](https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/).

## Technical information about this website’s accessibility

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## Get support

[The Career Transition Partnership](https://www.ctp.org.uk/) supports leavers of the armed forces as they transition from the military into civilian life.
[The Career Transition Partnership website](https://www.ctp.org.uk/) supports leavers of the armed forces as they transition from the military into civilian life.

The [MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC)](https://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/) promotes lifelong learning amongst members of the armed forces by providing financial support to pay for approved qualifications. You can contact them to find out about eligibility.
The [MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) website](https://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/) promotes lifelong learning amongst members of the armed forces by providing financial support to pay for approved qualifications. You can contact them to find out about eligibility.

If you're unsure about who to contact for support, [Veteran's Gateway](https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/about/) can help put you in touch with the organisations you may need for advice and support.
Find [support for UK armed forces veterans and their families](https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/find-support-for-veterans-and-their-families), including help with finance and employment.

### Get an adviser

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You’ll need to contact your country’s student finance body to find out about your eligibility for funding if you live in Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.

Find out about:
Find out about student finance across the UK:

* [student finance in Wales](https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/)
* [student finance in Scotland](https://www.saas.gov.uk/)
* [student finance in Northern Ireland](https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/)
* [Student Finance Wales website](https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/)
* [Student Awards Agency Scotland website](https://www.saas.gov.uk/)
* [Student Finance Northern Ireland website](https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/)

Or, you'll need to contact the education authority if you live in Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man.

Find out about:
Find out about student finance in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man:

* [funding in Jersey](https://www.gov.je/Working/Careers/16To19YearOlds/EnteringHigherEducation/FinancingHigherEducationCourses/FundingDegreeProfessionalQualifications/Pages/index.aspx)
* [funding in Guernsey](https://www.gov.gg/article/152744/Policies)
* [funding in the Isle of Man](https://www.gov.im/student-grants)
* [student finance guidance from the Government of Jersey](https://www.gov.je/Working/Careers/16To19YearOlds/EnteringHigherEducation/FinancingHigherEducationCourses/FundingDegreeProfessionalQualifications/Pages/index.aspx)
* [student finance guidance from the States of Guernsey](https://www.gov.gg/article/152744/Policies)
* [student awards guidance from the Isle of Man Government website](https://www.gov.im/student-grants)
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A special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) assesses, plans and monitors the progress of disabled pupils and pupils with special educational needs.

Once you’re a qualified teacher you'll need to complete the [National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCo)](https://nasen.org.uk/page/nasenco) when you take up your SENCO post.
Once you’re a qualified teacher, you'll need to complete further training when you take up your post. [Visit the National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination website for more on SENCO training](https://nasen.org.uk/page/nasenco).
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description: "As a design and technology teacher, you'll help pupils to turn their ideas into reality.",
path: "/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/design-and-technology",
)) %>
<%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card:
OpenStruct.new(
title: "English",
description: "Find out how to become an English teacher and inspire pupils to become passionate about language and think creatively.",
path: "/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/english"
)) %>
<%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card:
OpenStruct.new(
title: "Languages",
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description: "Find out how to become a maths teacher, so you can show pupils how important maths is in everyday life and in understanding the world.",
path: "/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/maths"
)) %>
<%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card:
OpenStruct.new(
title: "Music",
description: "Find out how to become a music teacher and inspire pupils to unlock their creativity.",
path: "/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/music"
)) %>
<%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card:
OpenStruct.new(
title: "Physics",
description: "Find out how to become a physics teacher and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.",
path: "/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/physics"
)) %>
<%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card:
OpenStruct.new(
title: "Religious education",
description: "As a religious education teacher, you'll guide pupils through the fascinating and diverse range of beliefs and practices across the world.",
path: "/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/religious-education"
)) %>
</ul>
</nav>
</section>
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---
title: Become an English teacher
subject: English
title_paragraph: |-
<p>
Teaching English is more than just reading and writing. It's opening doors to new worlds and perspectives. You'll encourage a passion for language and a love of creativity, helping shape the voices of the future.</p>
<p>
Tax-free bursaries of $bursaries_postgraduate_english$ are available for eligible trainee English teachers.</p>
description: |-
Find out how to become a English teacher, including what you'll teach and what funding is available to help you train.
layout: "layouts/minimal"
colour: pastel yellow-yellow
image: "static/images/content/hero-images/0032.jpg"
keywords:
- english
- teaching english
- teacher training

content:
- "content/shared/subject-pages/header"
- "content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/english/article"
- "content/shared/subject-pages/adviser-promo"
---

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<div class="row inset">
<section class="col col-720 col-space-l-top">
<h2 class="heading--box-blue">Why teach English</h2>
<div class="inset">
<p>As an English teacher, you’ll teach pupils essential skills. From reading and writing to engaging in debates, you’ll nurture their ability to think critically and communicate effectively, preparing them for life beyond the classroom.</p> <!-- Why teach: benefits -->
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %>
</div>
</section>

<section class="col col-720">
<!-- Quote: Chris Farr -->
<%= render 'content/shared/quotes/quote_progression_chris' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-720 col-space-l-top">
<h2 class="heading--box-blue">Shape your pupils' futures</h2>
<div class="inset">
<p>Teaching English opens the door for your pupils to pursue exciting careers in fields such as journalism, marketing, and publishing. You may even inspire the next generation of teachers.</p>
<p>Your pupils will learn more from you than you might think. As their teacher, you'll guide them through the skills they need to show their understanding of written and spoken English. You'll teach them valuable life skills such as critical thinking, creativity and communication.</p>
</div>
</section>

<section class="col col-720">
<!-- Quote: Holly, science teacher -->
<%= render 'content/shared/quotes/quote_english_laura' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-720">
<h2 class="heading--box-blue">What you'll teach</h2>
<p>Many schools follow the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-english-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-english-programmes-of-study">national curriculum for English</a>.</p>
<p>English subject content in key stages 3 and 4 is divided into reading, writing, spoken English, and vocabulary and grammar.</p>
<p>Skills you’ll cover when you teach 11 to 14 year olds (key stage 3) include:</p>
<ul>
<li>developing a love of reading increasingly difficult material</li>
<li>understanding how authors' choices can change meaning</li>
<li>summarising and organising material to support arguments</li>
<li>writing a range of stories, scripts, poetry and letters</li>
<li>planning, drafting and editing writing</li>
<li>using standard English confidently</li>
<li>giving short speeches and presentations</li>
<li>rehearsing and performing play scripts and poems</li>
</ul>
<p>Skills you'll cover when you teach 14 to 16 year olds (key stage 4) include:</p>
<ul>
<li>understanding and evaluating texts </li>
<li>analysing a writer’s choice of vocabulary, grammar and structure</li>
<li>writing accurately and fluently for pleasure and information</li>
<li>adapting writing style for different purposes and audiences</li>
<li>analysing some of the differences between written and spoken English</li>
<li>listening to the contributions of others </li>
<li>improvising, rehearsing and performing play scripts</li>
</ul>
<p>Explore what teaching key stage 3 and 4 English would be like by visiting:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/curriculum/english-secondary-aqa/units">AQA exam board lessons on the Oak Academy website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/curriculum/english-secondary-edexcel/units">Edexcel exam board lessons on the Oak Academy website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/curriculum/english-secondary-eduqas/units">Eduquas exam board lessons on the Oak Academy website</a></li>
</ul>
<p>At A level and AS level (key stage 5) English is divided into language and literature. You’ll help pupils develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of:</p>
<ul>
<li>language analysis</li>
<li>functions of texts</li>
<li>relationships between writers and audiences</li>
<li>text structure</li>
<li>interpreting meaning</li>
<li>analysing genre and mode</li>
</ul>
<!-- Teaching pupils: ages and abilities -->
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/ages_abilities' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-space-m col-720">
<h2 class="heading--box-blue">Start your journey into teaching English</h2>
<!-- Check your qualifications-->
<%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/check_qualifcations' %>
<p>English teacher training courses have had successful applications from candidates with a range of degrees, including psychology, creative writing, history and journalism.</p>
<%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/find_out_more' %>
<!-- Non-UK qualifications expander -->
<%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/non_uk_qualifications' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-space-m col-720">
<h3>Fund your teacher training</h3>
<!-- Bursaries and Scholarships -->
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/bursary_only' %>
<!-- Funding and Support -->
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/funding_support' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-720">
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/ect_support' %>
</section>

</div>
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---
title: Become a music teacher
subject: music
title_paragraph: |-
<p>As a music teacher, you’ll inspire pupils to unlock their creativity and express themselves through performance. You’ll foster a lifelong appreciation of music, enriching their lives beyond the classroom.</p>
<p>Tax-free bursaries of $bursaries_postgraduate_music$ are available for eligible trainee music teachers.</p>
description: |-
Find out how to become a music teacher, including what you'll be teaching and what funding is available to help you train.
layout: "layouts/minimal"
colour: pastel yellow-yellow
image: "static/images/content/hero-images/0031.jpg"
keywords:
- music
- teaching music
- teacher training

content:
- "content/shared/subject-pages/header"
- "content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/music/article"
- "content/shared/subject-pages/adviser-promo"
---
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<div class="row inset">
<section class="col col-720 col-space-l-top">
<h2 class="heading--box-blue">Why teach music</h2>
<p> Through teaching music, you will share your passion and encourage pupils to discover theirs. From composing and performing to being a critical listener, you'll give pupils the chance to have fun and develop their appreciation for different types of music.</p>
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-720">
<%= render 'content/shared/quotes/quote_progression_chris' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-720 col-space-l-top">
<h2 class="heading--box-blue">Shape your pupils' futures</h2>
<div class="inset">
<p>Teaching music opens the door for your pupils to pursue exciting careers. From music producers and sound engineers, to musical artists and composers, you may just inspire the next big thing.</p>
<p>Your pupils will learn more from you than you might think. As their music teacher, you'll guide your pupils through the skills they need to develop their appreciation of music and how it's constructed. You'll teach them valuable life skills such as reflective listening and how to make considered choices.</p>
</div>
</section>

<section class="col col-720">
<h2 class="heading--box-blue">What you'll teach</h2>
<p>Music is in the current national curriculum, which is compulsory in all maintained schools from the age of 5 to 14 years (key stages 1 to 3).</p>
<p>This means that when you teach 11 to 14 year olds (key stage 3), you will teach pupils the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-music-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-music-programmes-of-study">national curriculum for music</a> including how to to: </p>
<ul>
<li>play and perform confidently</li>
<li>improvise and compose</li>
<li>use staff and other notations in a range of musical styles, genres and traditions </li>
<li>listen to a wide range of composers and musicians</li>
<li>develop a deeper understanding of music and its history</li>
</ul>
<p>When you teach 14 to 16 year olds (key stage 4), pupils can study music through GCSE, vocational and technical qualifications or through graded music exams, developing a deeper understanding of the subject.</p>
<p>Skills you'll cover when you teach GCSE music could include:</p>
<ul>
<li>performing music</li>
<li>composing</li>
<li>recognising contrasting genres, styles and traditions</li>
<li>analysing and evaluating music</li>
<li>making critical judgements about music</li>
</ul>
<p>Explore what teaching key stage 3 and 4 music would be like by visiting:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/curriculum/music-secondary-edexcel/units"> Edexcel exam board lessons on the Oak Academy website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/curriculum/music-secondary-eduqas/units">Eduquas exam board lessons on the Oak Academy website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/curriculum/music-secondary-ocr/units">OCR exam board lessons on the Oak Academy website</a></li>
</ul>
<p>At A level and AS level (key stage 5), you’ll help pupils to gain a range of skills, which could include:</p>
<ul>
<li>appraising contrasting genres, styles and traditions of music</li>
<li>developing an awareness of music technologies</li>
<li>critically evaluating the work of themselves and others</li>
<li>developing and refining musical ideas</li>
</ul>
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/ages_abilities' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-space-m col-720">
<h2 class="heading--box-blue">Start your journey into teaching music</h2>
<%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/check_qualifcations' %>
<p>Music teacher training courses have had successful applications from candidates with a range of degrees, including drama, media and graphic design.</p>
<p>Find out more about what <a href="/train-to-be-a-teacher/qualifications-you-need-to-teach">qualifications you need to train to teach</a>.</p>
<%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/non_uk_qualifications' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-space-m col-720">
<h3>Fund your teacher training</h3>
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/bursary_only' %>
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/funding_support' %>
</section>

<section class="col col-720">
<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/ect_support' %>
</section>
</div>
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---
title: Become a religious education teacher
subject: religious education
title_paragraph: |-
<p>
As a religious education (RE) teacher, you have a unique opportunity to guide pupils through the diverse range of beliefs and practices across the world. You’ll challenge them to consider other perspectives and reflect on their own values.</p>
<p>
Tax-free bursaries of $bursaries_postgraduate_religiouseducation$ are available for eligible trainee religious education teachers.</p>
description: |-
Find out how to become a religious education teacher, including what you'll be teaching and what funding is available to help you train.
layout: "layouts/minimal"
colour: pastel yellow-yellow
image: "static/images/content/hero-images/0011.jpg"
keywords:
- physics
- teaching physics
- subjects
- teacher training

content:
- "content/shared/subject-pages/header"
- "content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/religious-education/article"
- "content/shared/subject-pages/adviser-promo"
---
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