diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/change-careers/benefits-of-changing-careers/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/change-careers/benefits-of-changing-careers/_article.html.erb index efed0dedf6..cb1005e944 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/change-careers/benefits-of-changing-careers/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/change-careers/benefits-of-changing-careers/_article.html.erb @@ -8,6 +8,7 @@

The skills and experiences you bring from previous careers are invaluable in the classroom. From communication and public speaking, to problem solving and people management, your pupils will learn more from you than you might think.

As a teacher, you can watch pupils progress as they learn, making an impact from your very first lesson.

<%= render 'content/shared/quotes/quote_career_change_jodie' %>

+

Find out more about why other people choose to become teachers.

Practical benefits of teaching

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits_generic' %>

Find out how to change your career to become a teacher.

diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/art-and-design/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/art-and-design/_article.html.erb index bff87ca25a..e4605e0322 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/art-and-design/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/art-and-design/_article.html.erb @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@

Teaching art and design gives pupils the technical skills needed to express their ideas through a range of materials and forms of media. You'll help pupils develop their own skills by encouraging them to critically review their work. Your pupils will develop an appreciation of art and design, and of the diverse ideas and perspectives of others.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/biology/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/biology/_article.html.erb index b6c97c758e..56d57a11d2 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/biology/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/biology/_article.html.erb @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@

Biology is the study of living things, the intricate systems that sustain them, and the delicate balance of our ecosystems. As a biology teacher, you'll have the opportunity to inspire the next generation to explore the wonders of life itself.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/chemistry/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/chemistry/_article.html.erb index 3b46828dbb..05ee2d8630 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/chemistry/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/chemistry/_article.html.erb @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@

<%= @front_matter["subject"].titleize %> underpins everything, so you'll be amazed at the questions your pupils will start asking. Leading hands-on lab experiments and creating engaging lessons will mean no two days are the same in the classroom.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %> diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/computing/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/computing/_article.html.erb index ecf8d4b19f..f92cba0ac1 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/computing/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/computing/_article.html.erb @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@

Why teach computing

You'll inspire pupils to access new fields and teach them transferable skills that will open lots of sectors, from engineering to healthcare, and could lead to careers such as software engineering and web design.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/design-and-technology/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/design-and-technology/_article.html.erb index 6d11220900..63098f8afd 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/design-and-technology/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/design-and-technology/_article.html.erb @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@

Design and technology is a broad subject. Your teaching will cover a diverse range of areas including maths, science, engineering, art, and cookery. You'll encourage pupils to solve problems creatively and consider how the technology they use can impact their designs.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/drama/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/drama/_article.html.erb index f719b047b0..8b258a6c08 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/drama/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/drama/_article.html.erb @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@

In drama lessons, you’ll foster a safe space for pupils to explore ideas creatively and help them bring characters to life. They’ll build skills in teamwork, empathy and discover their own distinct voices.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/engineers-teach-physics/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/engineers-teach-physics/_article.html.erb index 739f6aab8a..b1d4a5d526 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/engineers-teach-physics/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/engineers-teach-physics/_article.html.erb @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@

Engineers and physicists help find solutions to some of our biggest problems. From climate change to next generation prosthetics, we need their problem-solving skills and creative thinking to help us take on some of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced.

The more great physics teachers we have in the classroom today, the more children will grow up inspired to become the physicists, engineers and physics teachers of tomorrow.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/english/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/english/_article.html.erb index bdc8d7d60b..e010faf843 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/english/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/english/_article.html.erb @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@

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.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/geography/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/geography/_article.html.erb index df1e79c46b..4e17df11ad 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/geography/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/geography/_article.html.erb @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@

Why teach geography

As a geography teacher, you'll inspire pupils to find their passion for exploring the globe. From urban development and economies to tectonics and weather, you'll develop their understanding of the world we live in and equip them with the skills to tackle the problems of tomorrow.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/history/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/history/_article.html.erb index 92f6fa0872..b11176558d 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/history/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/history/_article.html.erb @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@

Through teaching history, you’ll challenge pupils to scrutinise evidence to build a picture of the past. Guiding them through the often elusive sources left to us, you'll help them question the reliability and accuracy of what they read. They’ll build skills in research, handling evidence, and forming persuasive arguments.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/languages/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/languages/_article.html.erb index bf01bf5a7d..20c483dcfb 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/languages/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/languages/_article.html.erb @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@

As a language teacher, you’ll teach the linguistic aspects of language and introduce pupils to the cultural contexts that give language its richness and depth.

There is a huge range of languages you can teach, from Japanese and Mandarin to French and Spanish, and you may find that you teach more than one language.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/maths/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/maths/_article.html.erb index ea21fd1d6f..dd0dff9882 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/maths/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/maths/_article.html.erb @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@

A good understanding of maths can help children develop life skills such as cooking, managing a budget and problem solving.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/music/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/music/_article.html.erb index 6c59d73c2a..b9cdc2e2eb 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/music/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/music/_article.html.erb @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@

Why teach music

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.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/physics/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/physics/_article.html.erb index 0b457ec1ea..38181b1eb3 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/physics/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/physics/_article.html.erb @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@

Why teach physics

As a physics teacher, you’ll be engaging students in a wide range of experiments that can spark their interest. You could inspire your pupils to consider rewarding professions, from tackling climate change to artificial intelligence (AI).

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/religious-education/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/religious-education/_article.html.erb index b40b4fe86a..c0a16588b0 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/religious-education/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/explore-subjects/religious-education/_article.html.erb @@ -4,6 +4,7 @@

Through teaching religious education, you’ll help pupils gain a deeper awareness of the world around them by promoting empathy and understanding. By investigating religious and non-religious views, you’ll give pupils a chance to reflect on their own beliefs and articulate their principles.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/why_teach' %>
diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits/teacher-pay.md b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits/teacher-pay.md index cf78ea21d9..7de05a6cdd 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits/teacher-pay.md +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits/teacher-pay.md @@ -141,13 +141,6 @@ Or find out how you can earn an unqualified teacher salary while training to get | Outer London | $salaries_unqualifiedteacher_outerlondonmin$ | $salaries_unqualifiedteacher_outerlondonmax$ | | Inner London | $salaries_unqualifiedteacher_innerlondonmin$ | $salaries_unqualifiedteacher_innerlondonmax$ | -## Teacher holidays - -You'll get more days holiday than people in many other professions. In school, full-time teachers work 195 days per year. - -For comparison, you'd work 227 days per year (on average) if you worked full time in an office. - - ## Teachers' pension scheme One of the great benefits of a teaching career is a secure pension with employer contributions of 28.6%. @@ -159,3 +152,9 @@ It is a 'defined benefit' pension and is: * flexible and allows you to take some of it as a tax-free lump sum You also get other insurance benefits too. Find out more about the [teachers' pension scheme](/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits/teachers-pension-scheme). + +## Other benefits of teaching + +In additional to the practical rewards of teaching, there's personal benefits too. Teaching is a career that allows you to make a difference, explore your creativity, and apply skills from your degree or previous career. + +[Explore why people choose to become a teacher](/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/why-teach). diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/_categories.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/_categories.html.erb index dd8ca4fc60..4687427f26 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/_categories.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/_categories.html.erb @@ -3,6 +3,12 @@