{"title":"Get Into Teaching","logo":{"url":"/media/ah4l0wx1/git-purple-circle.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dd2353ee795650","caption":"GIT Purple Circle","type":"png","size":71854,"width":1327,"height":1334,"altText":""},"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ve joined forces with Get Into Teaching to help inspire the next generation of teachers by equipping them with skills for life that are transferable to a dynamic career in teaching.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe have also co-designed some exciting new activities to help Explorers and Young Leaders develop their leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhy become a teacher?\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EFind out what teaching is really like from a current teacher and Scouts leader.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"value":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1088066228?","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EVolunteers\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022x_elementToProof\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re a volunteer and teaching is something you\u2019d like to explore, our free Get Into Teaching\u0026nbsp;service can help you take the next step.\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022x_elementToProof\u0022\u003EYou can access personalised support, expert advice, and guidance on routes into teaching here:\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022x_elementToProof\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022x_elementToProof\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/help-and-support?utm_source=scouts\u0026amp;utm_medium=webpage\u0026amp;utm_campaign=over_18_signup_june_explore\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?utm_source=scouts\u0026amp;utm_medium=webpage\u0026amp;utm_campaign=over_18_signup_june_explore\u0022\u003EHelp and support getting into teaching \u0026gt;\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022x_elementToProof\u0022\u003EYoung Leaders\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022x_elementToProof\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022x_elementToProof\u0022\u003EIf you\u0027re aged 16 or over and would like to discover how exciting teaching can be, and what you need to do to get one step closer to the classroom, you can find out more here:\u003Cem data-olk-copy-source=\u0022MessageBody\u0022\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022x_elementToProof\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022x_elementToProof\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/landing/careers?utm_source=scouts\u0026amp;utm_medium=webpage\u0026amp;utm_campaign=16_to_18_signup_june_explore\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?utm_source=scouts\u0026amp;utm_medium=webpage\u0026amp;utm_campaign=16_to_18_signup_june_explore\u0022\u003EYou\u0027re more of a teacher than you think \u0026gt;\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"value":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1221431007","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4 class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5 reasons to choose teaching\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHelp shape young minds and help shape the future: \u003C/strong\u003EScouts helps to\u0026nbsp;instil attitudes and beliefs, building skills\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ethat you can bring into teaching to help shape the next generation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETurn your passion into your profession: \u003C/strong\u003EWhat passions or skills has Scouts awakened in you?\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EIf you love something, you\u0027ll love teaching it. There\u0027s nothing better than seeing people being inspired by the things you\u0027re passionate about.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;We all remember the person who gave us our love of clouds or history.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAs they grow, you grow: \u003C/strong\u003EIn Scouts, you\u0027ll be challenged and rewarded every day, as you will being in Teaching. Teaching will not only enable you to make a difference, but also grow and fulfil your own potential.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022x_MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore time to do what you love: \u003C/strong\u003EWhat do you love doing with your summer holidays? Travelling, camping? 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You will get paid more than you might think to do something you love.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: none; tab-stops: 36.0pt;\u0022 class=\u0022DeptBullets\u0022\u003EWhile there are different routes you can take to be a teacher there are a few essential things that you will need:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022DeptBullets\u0022\u003EA minimum GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and maths to teach secondary (plus science if you want to teach primary)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022DeptBullets\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003EA degree or equivalent qualification\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/steps-to-become-a-teacher\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Find out how to become a teacher\u0022\u003EFind out how to become a teacher.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How to get into teaching"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: none; tab-stops: 36.0pt;\u0022 class=\u0022DeptBullets\u0022\u003EStart out inspiring your class, end up inspiring your school.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; background: white; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; punctuation-wrap: hanging; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #212529; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EA career in teaching offers you varied and exciting prospects that work around\u0026nbsp;your interests\u0026nbsp;and ambitions. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; background: white; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; punctuation-wrap: hanging; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\u0022\u003EOnce you\u2019re qualified, there are so many opportunities open to you in terms of progressing and taking on new roles. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; background: white; mso-layout-grid-align: auto; punctuation-wrap: hanging; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\u0022\u003EYou may have a particular interest in a subject, such as art or history, or you could want to work within a specific group, such as with GCSE students or with young people with additional needs. 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