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Returning to teaching

Approximately 8,000–10,000 former teachers return to teaching each year, including those who have been raising a family, taken early retirement, or gained experience in a different job.

Former teachers have a wealth of skills and experiences to draw on and have lots to offer schools and students.

Why return to teaching?

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Read the many reasons why thousands of people return to teaching every year.

Routes to returning

Routes to returning

Find out about the variety of different ways that you can return to teaching.

Popular questions

Popular questions

Find the answers to the common concerns and questions raised by returning teachers.

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My CPD

Welcome to ‘My CPD’. Save time and access in one place, tools to develop your professional career, enhance your teaching quality and impact in the classroom.

CPD Zone

Visit the CPD Database to search for relevant quality assured CPD opportunities, including those that are free or specific to your role.

CPD Zone
TTRB

Access 6,000 free quality assured research and evidence-based articles that support initial teacher training and CPD.

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CPD Guidance

Want to know how to get the best out of yourself and others? Access our resources to understand what good CPD looks like, how to evaluate its impact and how to write a CPD policy.