Newly Qualified Teachers and returners to teaching

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT)

The 2008 NQT Primary Pool has closed and no further applications are being accepted. However we would like to remind all applicants that vacancies continue to be advertised in the school workforce section of the councils jobs pages and prospective candidates can sign up to receive the weekly school workforce vacancy e-bulletin by adding their email address into the relevant box.

Applications to the 2007/8 NQT Primary Pool and the 2007/8 NQT Secondary Database will be open from October 2007

The professional support and development you will receive as a newly qualified teacher in the London Borough of Richmond will be outstanding, and the friendly atmosphere in all schools will make your first appointment a memorable one.

Here in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames we offer:

• An outstanding induction programme
• Well resources and friendly schools with excellent national recognition
• Innovative housing support
• A beautiful, green, leafy borough
• £500 payment upon completion of 10 days spent in the school that you have been appointed to during the month of July (this payment will be received on 26 August subject to agreement of the governing body).
• Fortnightly payments of the first two months salary upon request.
• Interest-free season ticket loan or bicycle loan when placed on a permanent contract.
• £4,000 "golden hello" for shortage subjects (subject to government funding).  
• Outer London Weighting Allowance.

We promote a strong work/life balance to all our employees and during the NQT induction programme there are opportunities to network and socialise with colleagues. If you are new to the area or you arecurrently living outside of the borough find out more about how to enjoy your leisure time in this beautiful borough at www.visitrichmond.co.uk.

Apply online for Newly Qualified Teacher jobs in the borough.

Need help with housing?

We can open doors for you!

As an NQT within the borough you will have direct access to a range of initiatives including…

• A range of LEA managed and local Housing Association managed intermediate rental opportunities; also details of accommodation provided by local landlords
• Access to national "Teacher Homebuy" schemes offering loans up to £50,000
• Access to shared ownership schemes on local new build developments.

Contact schoolworkforce@richmond.gov.uk for further details and to register to receive regular updates through our electronic teacher housing information bulletin.

Thinking about returning to teaching?

In the first instance you should contact the Training and Development Agency (TDA) to register your interest and to receive current information about TDA funded return to teaching courses. You will be able to find out details of a course located closest to where you are living.

View the TDA return to teaching website on www.tda.gov.uk or alternatively, speak directly to a TDA consultant on 0845 6000 993.