Why teach?
Train to Teach with Haybridge SCITT
Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions. There are not many careers where you can make a difference in a young person’s life and directly see the results of your support. Being a teacher provides you with the privilege of witnessing a student progress and develop throughout their education journey – whether that be in a primary school, secondary school or beyond.
As a teacher, you can use your subject knowledge and passion for teaching to help students become enthusiastic about learning and studying. Your lessons could be what shapes a young person’s future and the career path they eventually choose.
Once qualified, there are many opportunities for good teachers to climb the career ladder and find employment. The starting salary is £32,916 in 2026. All teachers will also experience job security, as teaching is a job for life.
These are just some of the many reasons for getting into teaching and at Haybridge SCITT, you will be trained to the very highest standard so you will be the best teacher you can be.
Why get into teaching?
Job Satisfaction
Use your skills and knowledge to inspire the next generation. Join a career where you can make a difference and support your local community.
Teaching is an immensely rewarding career, where you use your skills to inspire young people and give something back to the community. There aren’t many careers where you play such a role in others’ lives, and get the chance to make a difference to the development of children and young adults.
Competitive salaries and generous benefits
When you choose to become a teacher, you’ll be joining a profession that offers a competitive starting salary with plenty of opportunity for career progression. This means you’ll not only be making a difference, but you’ll be rewarded for your contribution with excellent opportunities to climb the career ladder and receive pay rises. Teachers have a generous pension and you could receive a bursary while you train.
A teacher can earn a competitive salary. You have a generous pension and can receive a bursary of up to up to £29k while you train.
Career Progression and Quality of Life
Teaching is a flexible job; if you have a school-aged children, you can share their holidays and organise your work outside school hours around them.
There are numerous progression routes, with responsibilities for subjects, pastoral care, professional development and more, as well as school leadership.
