Sector overview
- Overview of teaching and education (targetjobs)
- Overview of teacher training and education (Prospects)
Typical job profiles
Useful online resources
- Education Scotland
- Education Scotland inspection reports for schools
- General Teaching Council for Scotland
- Prospects - teaching in Scotland
- Teach in Scotland
- TES Education newspaper, also carries vacancies, with link to Scottish edition (TESS)
- UCAS
- Why become a teacher?
- Target Jobs - How do you get a teaching job in Scotland
Applying for teacher training (PGDE)
Target Jobs Training to teach in Scotland
University of Strathclyde Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Teach in Scotland Teacher Training Application Checklist
PGDE courses in the West of Scotland
Glasgow University Postgraduate study - find a programme ("provides support for, and emphasis on, the initial teacher education of those who intend to teach in Catholic schools")
The Strathclyde Institute of Education
University of the West of Scotland Postgraduate course search
Your application
UCAS - applications for postgraduate teacher training are via UCAS. For initial teacher training in Scotland, you must select undergraduate study to apply through UCAS online.
General Teaching Council Scotland Memorandum on Entry Requirements to initial teacher training in Scotland - Please note that these are the minimum entry requirements asked for and that the entry requirements may be higher for more popular courses
UCAS Train to Teach in Scotland and Wales explore your options, how to apply, fees and funding
Examples of personal statements for PGDE produced by Aberdeen University Careers Service
To upgrade English or Mathematics qualifications to the Scottish government requirements:
- My World of Work for a list of suitable local course providers.
- The University of Aberdeen is offering an online access course to upgrade Maths and English for access to PGDE in Scotland.
- Clyde College Langside campus is offering Entry to teaching for Graduates course
Job sites and specialist recruiters
MyJobScotland - Scottish job site for the public and third sector
Scottish Schools Directory from Parentzone
EIS Advice on finding your first teaching job including tips on applications and interviews
Professional bodies
General Teaching Council for Scotland