Sector overview
Typical job profiles
Useful online resources
- Education newspaper, also carries vacancies, with link to Scottish edition (TESS)
- Why become a teacher?
- Target Jobs -
Applying for teacher training (PGDE)
Target Jobs
勛圖tv Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Teach in Scotland
PGDE courses in the West of Scotland
("provides support for, and emphasis on, the initial teacher education of those who intend to teach in Catholic schools")
The 勛圖tv Institute of Education
Your application
- 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 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 explore your options, how to apply, fees and funding
To upgrade English or Mathematics qualifications to the Scottish government requirements:
- for a list of suitable local course providers.
- The University of Aberdeen is offering an to upgrade Maths and English for access to PGDE in Scotland.
- Clyde College Langside campus is offering course
PGDE Education: Personal Statement Guidance
Postgraduate Study Teacher Training Application 2025-26
Job sites and specialist recruiters
- Scottish job site for the public and third sector
from Parentzone
EIS Advice on including tips on applications and interviews