1. The FE ITT bursary
This is a new scheme introduced by the government in September It is aimed at attracting graduates to train as teachers in further education (FE), an exciting and diverse sector.
Receive up to £20k to train
Apply immediately to get the most benefit
Access a wide range of jobs as a new teacher

2. What is it?
A financial incentive to attract top graduates to teach in FE
Aimed at trainee maths and English teachers, as well as those looking to help students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their goals
Offers help with the cost of eligible Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses
Provides encouragement for trainees to finish their ITT course

3. Who is it for?
Recent graduates interested in a career in teaching in FE
Older graduates who want to change careers and retrain as teachers in FE
Non-teaching college or training provider staff with a relevant degree who want to teach in FE

4. Why teach in FE?
A dynamic sector with many different training providers
A wide range of teaching and training opportunities
There is a real need for maths, English and SEN teachers
A rewarding and fulfilling job, teaching a broad range of students
Great opportunities for career progression
Full time and part time teaching options
High levels of job satisfaction, according to research

5. What do trainees get?
Eligible trainees get a bursary payment. The amount depends on the subject they want to teach and on the class of their degree. Trainees will get the following for the 2014/15 academic year:
Degree class
First
2.1
2.2
Specialism
Mathematics
£20,000
£20,000*
£15,000
English
£9,000
£4,000
No bursary
SEN
*For the 2013/14 year, eligible mathematics graduates with a 2.1 receive £15,000 and those with a 2.2 receive £12,000

6. What are the eligibility criteria?
Trainees must:
Be eligible for UK student support
Hold a degree at a high enough class in a relevant subject
Not be already on or about to apply to a Level 5 ITT course
Not already hold a Level 5 teaching qualification
Not hold or be eligible for qualified teacher status or equivalent
Not be doing paid teaching work while they train or taking another ITT course
Be able to demonstrate commitment to teaching in FE

7. What degrees are relevant?
Maths trainees should have a maths degree or a degree that includes maths like engineering
English trainees should have an English degree or a degree that includes English language or linguistics
Trainee teachers of SEN students can have studied any degree
ITT providers will consider other degrees if they think a trainee has enough knowledge of the subject they want to teach

8. How do trainees apply?
Trainees must apply directly to an ITT provider – this might be their local university or college
If a trainee has applied to do an ITT in a relevant subject and been accepted, they will be put forward automatically
New trainees should call The Education and Training Foundation helpline on for advice