The presentation is aimed at students who are thinking of a career in teaching in Scotland. It offers an overview of the teaching profession at both Primary and Secondary school level. In addition it will outline the nature of Teacher Education training courses as well as academic entry requirements, the application and interview process and current employment prospects.

1. Is Teaching for You? Presentation on behalf of the Scottish Government Learning Directorate Isobel Kerr

14. What are the job prospects? Demographics Year Primary Secondary Total % leaving profession 2008 3,279 2,759 6,038 11.39% 2009 3,362 2,847 6,209 11.71% 2010 3,439 2,842 6,281 11.85% 2011 3,530 2,862 6,392 12.06% 2012 3,586 2,857 6,443 12.16% 2013 3,635 2,840 6,475 12.21% 2014 3,678 2,793 6,471 12.20% 2015 3,715 2,753 6,468 12.20%

17. How do I find out more? www.infoscotland.com/teaching www.saas.gov.uk www.prospects.ac.uk/Education/Applying www.ltscotland.org.uk www.gtcs.org.uk www.reviewofteachereducationinscotland.org.uk