Routes Into Teaching Teaching gives you the opportunity to fire up the interests, imaginations and hopes of a new generation. You will be well paid, have great career prospects and you may receive financial help to train. There are several routes into teaching depending on your qualifications and experience. If you’re looking for a career that lets you make a difference, play an active role in your community and help young people develop skills they never knew they had, think about joining Essex as a teacher. Here in Essex, we're seeking to support people to train as teachers in this area, and take the first step towards a uniquely rewarding future. By following the links on the left you can find information about the different routes that are available within the County, and where you can find out more. For more information about the different routes into teaching please email the School Workforce Development Team at Essex County Council or telephone 033301 30782. There will always be a need for excellent leadership of, as well as leadership within, schools in Essex and the authority is committed to developing the skills, qualities and attributes which make good leaders. To find out more about current opportunities please click here. Please note that applicants for initial teacher training (ITT) courses must pass the professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy before starting their course. Please see the Department for Education website for further details. Routes Into Teaching School Direct Training The PGCE Route SCITT Assessment Route for Overseas Trained Teachers My Career Funding For Teacher Training Become an NQT in Essex Professional Associations Useful Contacts School Calendar Find a Job Why Essex Become a Teacher Support Staff Accommodation Home Login My Account Help & Support Contacts Home Find a Job Search for Jobs Browse for Jobs Job RSS Feeds Job Scene Register your Details Teacher Pay Scales Support Staff Pay Scales Advertise a Job Why Essex What's Great About Essex Location Essex Schools System Schools In Essex Become a Teacher My Career Routes Into Teaching Funding For Teacher Training Becoming an NQT Professional Associations Useful Contacts Support Staff Incentives Learning Support Pupil Support Admin Staff Specialist/Technical Staff Site Staff Child Care Further Info Accommodation Rental Property Search Landlord Registration Help to Buy Resettlement Relocation Funding Leadership Help and Support Online Helpdesk FAQs Useful Contacts Useful Links Contact Us Essex County Council - Copyright 2015 Made by Evolution Internet Ltd Sitemap Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookies