Careers

After the government’s announcement of a 3.5 per cent pay rise for teachers in England, here are the pay scales for the 2026-27 academic year

With research revealing the impact that a one-grade difference in A-level results can have on a student’s future earnings, is a reliability in grading of ‘one grade either way’ really acceptable, asks Dennis Sherwood

In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month we talk to Sam Gibbs, curriculum and development lead at Greater Manchester Education Trust

A long-serving Montessori teacher who is about to become the head of a school in Spain reflects on the unexpected journey that led her to this teaching method – and why others should consider it

As the Milburn report warns that nearly a million young people are not in education, employment or training, this headteacher offers advice on making sure that students leave school with ambition and a sense of direction

International schools across the world face the same challenge of keeping hold of great teachers – but a focus on skills development enhances career growth and sharpens classroom practice, says ICA’s Sharon West

As a qualified teacher with extra responsibilities, you could be entitled to a bit more in your pay packet. Find out the latest on TLR payments

A senior leader at Lift Schools explains how an audit of schools uncovered a mish-mash of job roles – and why streamlining this has had numerous benefits

One MAT chief executive explains how his trust has moved away from having one Sendco per school to a system that allows knowledge to be shared more widely

A founding vice principal in Dubai says that at a brand-new school, the staff you hire create the culture from day one, as he shares advice for teachers applying for such jobs

A trust leader reveals the steps it took to boost staff commitment to its schools, including better options for internal promotions and flexible working

What are headship panels looking for, and how can candidates best prepare? Zofia Nietmus speaks to senior trust leaders to gather advice on how to ace a headteacher interview