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.
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Receive up to £20k to train
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Apply immediately to get the most benefit
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Access a wide range of jobs as a new teacher
What is it?
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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?
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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?
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A dynamic sector with many different training providers
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A wide range of teaching and training opportunities
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There is a real need for maths, English and SEN teachers
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A rewarding and fulfilling job, teaching a broad range of students
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Great opportunities for career progression
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Full time and part time teaching options
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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:
Mathematics
English
SEN
First
£20,000
£9,000
£9,000
Degree class
2.1
£20,000
£4,000
£4,000
2.2
£15,000
No bursary
No bursary
3rd
£9,000*
No bursary
No bursary
* with B at maths A level
What are the eligibility criteria?
Trainees must:
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Be eligible for UK student support
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Hold a degree at a high enough class in a relevant subject
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Not be already on or about to apply to a Level 5 ITT course
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Not already hold a Level 5 teaching qualification
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Not hold or be eligible for qualified teacher status or equivalent
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Not be doing paid teaching work while they train or taking another ITT course
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Be able to demonstrate commitment to teaching in FE
What degrees are relevant?
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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?
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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