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On Saturday 11th July, Now Teachers from across the network came together for our Annual Summit, and the energy in the room said it all.

Financing a career change to teaching is naturally one of the biggest topics for all potential Now Teachers to consider. Everyone's circumstances are different, so we opened the conversation to those who have been there, reached the classroom and never looked back!

As we move into the summer term, the time to submit teacher training applications and the availability with certain training providers are running out. Rachel, our career change specialist explains more.

After 30 years in tech and financial services and a lifetime of travelling the world, Elliot wanted stability, personal fulfilment and intellectual stimulation. With the help of Now Teach and Mid Essex ITT, becoming a Geography teacher emerged as his perfect role.

Teacher training bursaries are a huge help to many Now Teachers. Here, Rachael explains everything you need to know about securing added financial support as you make the change to teaching.

You don't need to know your subject inside out to begin changing career to teaching. Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses (SKEs) get you clued up on the curriculum, giving what you need to start teacher training with confidence.

The journey to becoming a teacher can seem drawn out and daunting. At NowTeach, we have the resources and expertise to make sure you are supported and prepared for every stage.

Members of the Now Teach Network can apply for Innovation Funding to run a project in their school. Read how Jamie Lewton-Midgley, a former HR officer turned history teacher, helped his students develop their spoken and written answers in ways that directly support their progress.

At Now Teach, we believe teacher recruitment is also a diversity issue, and as our Recruitment Director Rob Fryer highlights, we are committed to attracting more men and ethnic minority career-changers to build a teaching workforce that better reflects and serves every child.

Career changers are a vital yet overlooked solution to the UK’s teacher recruitment and retention crisis. In this blog, our CEO Graihagh Graihagh Crawshaw-Sadler explores how, with the right support, they can thrive in the classroom and make a lasting impact.

It can take a few months to apply and be accepted onto a teacher training programme. The early summer is the time to get your application going.

There are two options over where you train to teach: in school or the university route. Which one will suit you best? Read on and see.

You might have found a teacher training course that feels great. That's good. But we'll still advise you to apply to a some others. Here’s why.

Now Teach CEO Graihagh Crawshaw-Sadler reports back on the key education issues discussed at the Labour Party Conference.

Every year, the Now Teach Network gathers for its Summer Conference. Programme Manager Kate Surtees shares why we do it.

Our career changers can apply for funding to pursue a research project . We share which projects are being funding and talk to one researching the use of AI in SEN education.

Robert Weeks, computer science teacher and former software product manager, turns the negative views about retraining as a teacher on their head and explains why it's the best choice he ever made.

Graihagh Crawshaw-Sadler, Now Teach CEO, reflects on the education policies in the 2024 manifesto commitments from the three main parties.

If you are interested in teaching but not sure if it's right for you, volunteer as a tutor to get some real experience with students.

Ash Percival-Borley, history teacher and former army medic, shares how her career in the Army has shaped her as a teacher.

Kim Johnson reflects on his difficult start to teacher training and Now Teach helped him overcome its challenges.

Becoming a teacher means learning lots of new things – but you’ll bring all sorts of expertise from your previous career too.

How do you know if teaching is for you? Justin Hopkins explains why tutoring will give you insight into schools, teaching and whether it's the career for you.

How do you know what kind of school is best for you? And what do you do if a school doesn't feel right? We share our advice.