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Runshaw College is an eligible provider for the Department of Education’s Targeted Retention Payments which replaces the previously titled Levelling Up payments. If you’re an FE teacher in your first five years of teaching and hold or are working towards a teaching qualification, you could be eligible for a one-time payment during the 2024-2025 academic year!
Are You Eligible?
Currently, FE teachers in specific subjects can claim a targeted retention payment. These subject areas include:
- Building and Construction
- Chemistry
- Computing (Digital and ICT)
- Early Years
- Engineering and Manufacturing (including Transport Engineering and Electronics)
- Maths
- Physics
At Runshaw College, eligible staff can access funding of up to £5,000 based on their teaching hours.
Important: Applications are now OPEN! Be sure to claim by 31 March 2025. Note that eligibility criteria may change each academic year, so keep an eye out for updates for the 2025-2026 academic year, which will be available in Spring 2025.
For more details, visit Targeted retention incentive payments for school teachers – GOV.UK or speak with your provider.
Financial Incentives in the FE Sector
As part of the UK Government’s initiative to address teacher shortages in critical subject areas, various bursaries are available for individuals aspiring to enter the Further Education (FE) teaching profession, including Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and Early Career Teachers.
The importance of these bursaries cannot be overstated. They not only make the teaching profession more accessible to a diverse range of candidates but also help to address shortages in critical subject areas. By offering financial incentives, the government can encourage more graduates to consider teaching as a viable and rewarding career option.
With several bursaries on offer each provide essential financial support. They range from aiding professionals entering the field, to incentives that help colleges retain talent. These bursaries play a crucial role in retaining talented educators, thereby maintaining high standards of education within the organisation and the wider FE sector.
The level of financial support offered depends on the subject area chosen, the route taken, and can sometimes vary depending on the organisation you teach at or the hours you are contracted to teach.
Financial incentives are also part of broader efforts to reduce educational inequalities across the UK. “Levelling Up” premium payments (now titled Targeted Retention Payment) are designed in part to support teachers in disadvantaged areas, helping to improve educational outcomes for students in those regions.
Join Our Team!
Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher or have extensive industry experience, we invite you to explore our latest teaching positions at Runshaw College. For more information on eligibility criteria, applications, and what we have to offer, contact our team at hr@runshaw.ac.uk.
