Can I do salaried teacher training in Scotland? No, paid teacher training isn't offered in Scotland. What support is ...

Explore salaried teacher training, including School Direct salaried courses, postgraduate teaching apprenticeships and training delivered by Teach First.

School Direct (salaried) is an employment-based route for high quality graduates, typically with at least three years' experience of transferable work history.

The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is the graduate entry route for those who want to become a primary or secondary teacher in Scotland.

The Scottish Government is supporting a number of our Initial Teacher Education. (ITE) universities1 to deliver a range of alternative routes into teaching.

We welcome registration applications from individuals qualified outside Scotland looking to teach in Scotland. Read more about the eligibility requirements.

Considering teaching in Scotland? Find out what qualifications you'll need to start your career and the different types of funding available to you.

Use this service to apply for a teacher training course to teach in a state primary or secondary school, or in further education.

TKAT SCITT is a school-led teacher training programme. You have the choice between a salaried and unsalaried route, depending on your circumstances.

There are different ways to train to teach. We offer two choices. A fully funded two-year programme where you earn a salary – The Training Programme