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Alice is doing her postgraduate teaching apprenticeship at St Martin’s C of E Voluntary Aided Schools in Epsom, with Surrey South Farnham SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training).

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What do you need to do before you start your programme?

If you’re considering teaching in a UK state school, you’ll need to have a degree, and a recognised teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK are broadly similar, providing a combination of academic study and time in school, as you learn about key teaching methods. The routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where in the UK you plan to train, and ultimately, teach. You can apply through UCAS for the main postgraduate and undergraduate teacher training programmes in Wales and Scotland. For programmes in England, use the DfE's 'Apply for teacher training' service.

Find out more about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes in Northern Ireland.

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

The personal statement is your opportunity to let training providers know about your qualities, skills and expertise, and why you want to teach.

Find out about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, entry requirements, and funding.

Before you apply, make sure teaching is right for you!

Dr Anthony Manning, Director and Dean of Global Lifelong Learning, University of Kent.

We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teacher training personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.

Which teacher training route is right for you? Use our filter to narrow your search and explore your options.

Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.

Pat Carvalho, Principal, Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET).

Chris Hale, writing in his former role as Director of Policy, Universities UK (UUK).

Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation

Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.