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UK Offers Up to £31,000 for Trainee STEM Teachers

10/7/2025

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The UK government offers tax-free incentives up to £31,000 for trainee teachers in maths, physics, chemistry, and computing.
Bursaries and scholarships support school-based and university routes from next year.
The Department for Education filled 62% of its secondary trainee target last year.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson urged passionate teachers to inspire students; physics trainees rose 33% and computing 42%.

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The UK government offers tax-free incentives up to £31,000 for trainee teachers in maths, physics, chemistry, and computing.
Bursaries and scholarships support school-based and university routes from next year.
The Department for Education filled 62% of its secondary trainee target last year.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson urged passionate teachers to inspire students; physics trainees rose 33% and computing 42%.