As with any other job, people working in teaching want to progress and get further up in their careers. Teaching is a very specific field and you will need to do certain things if you want to climb the teaching career ladder. It’s not like a usual job where you can have a certain role for a while and gain promotions. You need to look out for new opportunities and put yourself forward.

One of the best ways to begin progressing is to look for opportunities in your current school. You may be able to apply for additional responsibilities, such as being a head of house or an assistant leader for a certain year group.

If opportunities don’t arise in your current school, it may be time to consider applying for a new teaching job. You can look out for opportunities on specific recruitment websites, or you can pass your details on to a teaching recruitment professional.