Teacher

What the work involves

Teachers plan and deliver lessons, assess progress and support students through school. In the UK most routes involve a subject degree followed by initial teacher training leading to qualified teacher status.

Skills it relies on

• Explaining clearly
• Classroom management
• Planning
• Assessment
• Patience

Degrees that lead here

These are the subjects most commonly studied for this career. They are general guidance — always check what a specific course requires with the university itself.

• Education
• Primary Education
• A subject degree plus teacher training