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Career opportunities

Are you thinking of entering the teaching profession, or returning after a break? Or are you already working in a school but want to find out about other roles, perhaps with a view to applying for a new job?

The Teacher Training Agency is the site for anyone thinking of entering the profession.
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recrui t.aspx?WT.mc_id=teach

The Teaching in England area of TeacherNet provides a good overview to the education system.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /teachinginengland/

TeacherNet's overview of career opportunities in teaching offers help in finding where to look for vacancies, writing a CV and interview techniques.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /professionaldevelopment/careers/