Teaching asks a lot of you.It gives a lot back.

No two days in the classroom are the same. Discover what a teaching career is really like – the challenges, the rewards and the moments that make it worthwhile – and see how your previous experience could help you find your feet.

What is teaching really like?

It’s thinking on your feet before 9am. Bringing a subject to life with experience from beyond the classroom. Helping a pupil see what they’re capable of. And learning something new yourself, every day

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How we can help

Our job is to help you become a great teacher, from picking a training route to your first day, and beyond. With our programme of support, you’ll have everything you need to start your rewarding new career.

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Changing career in the West Midlands?

Our new programme is designed for Black and South Asian professionals in the West Midlands who are ready to turn their experience into impact and make teaching their next career. Does that sound like you?

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The Now Teacher Network

Our ever-growing network of Now Teachers share advice, resources and experiences with each other. They’ll be a community you can contribute to, and lean on, throughout your career.

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Hear from our teachers

As told by Now Teachers, learn exactly what it’s like to make the leap into teaching after years of working in another industry.

"Now Teach were constantly available. They assured me I could teach, helped me to prepare for my interview, and especially supported me through those first few months of training. There were moments I didn't think I could do it but I had incredible support from my mentor at school, Now Teach, and my training provider."
Sameera Asad Cooper, Cohort 2022