Newly Qualified Teachers

NQTs who are looking for their first teaching post from September 2010

If you are a NQT looking for your first teaching post in Suffolk then look at the vacancies website (updated every Wednesday) at www.suffolkjobsdirect.org

You might also wish to register on the supply teacher list.

For further advice on finding a teaching post then contact the Teacher Recruitment Service, at the address above.


NQTs who wish to apply for a teaching post, commencing September 2011

We run a ‘pool' system, which is open to newly qualified teachers who complete their training in the summer 2011, or who are seeking their first teaching post. One of the benefits of joining the pool is that you will need to submit only one application, which can be submitted at any time.

Full details of the application process will be posted here in October 2010.



Financial assistance for NQTs

Newly Qualified Teachers may be entitled to receive financial assistance from the local authority in the form of a relocation allowance and/or an advance on salary. For more details look at the page on r elocation assistance and incentives.

NQT website

Suffolk has a dedicated website for NQTs at http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/WorkBasedLearning/WorkingWithChildren/Schools/NewlyQualified/