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The application date to apply for postgraduate teacher training courses starting in 2022 is fast approaching.

In this article, we've put together a selection of resources available on the Teach Portsmouth website that you may find helpful as you start to prepare your application.

Helping children and young people become the best version of themselves has always been one of teachings greatest rewards. If you are interested in supporting those with additional needs, Teach Portsmouth's next webinar could be for you. 

When you start out on your teaching journey, you might have an idea of what age group you would like to teach, where you would like to live or even the type of teacher you would like to be. Others may not know which is perfectly fine. Read our latest guide that explains the basics of what you need to know when planning your next steps. 

For the right person, teaching provides a rewarding career that changes lives and shapes the next generation of thinkers and doers. Before you start on that journey, you need to know whether you can afford it. Our latest how to guide looks at the funding options for teacher training and the avenues you could take to make your dream a reality. 

Welcome to August's edition of teaching jobs of the month as we round up the latest vacancies from the Portsmouth City Council website. This monthly series of blog posts introduces readers to the latest leadership, learning support and teaching vacancies in the city.

The Teach Portsmouth Awards Live on Thursday 8 July was a fantastic celebration of the outstanding achievements of teachers, support teams and leaders in the city over the past 18 months.

The 9 award categories highlighted how much those working in education in Portsmouth have done to support the city's children, young people and their families throughout the pandemic.

Welcome to July's edition of teaching jobs of the month as we round up the latest vacancies from the Portsmouth City Council website. This monthly series of blog posts introduces readers to the latest leadership, learning support and teaching vacancies in the city.

An inspirational head teacher has been recognised by his local community in an annual awards ceremony for teachers with a surprise trophy giving at his school. Local residents have recognised Ashley Howard, head teacher at Highbury Primary School for his efforts to support pupils and their families during the pandemic. 

A virtual awards ceremony in Portsmouth for the city's superstar teachers, support teams and head teachers has revealed the winners in 8 award categories on Thursday 8 July. This year's event was hosted by broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles through Zoom video conferencing. Over 180 colleagues joined the digital event as we celebrated the achievements of everyone. 

Welcome to June's edition of teaching jobs of the month as we round up the latest vacancies from the Portsmouth City Council website. This monthly series of blog posts introduces readers to the latest leadership, learning support and teaching vacancies in the city.

A list of top teachers, support teams and leaders have been revealed in the people's choice category for the Teach Portsmouth Awards Live. In January, those who live in Portsmouth were asked to nominate a school or college team member who had gone above and beyond to support their community during the pandemic.

To celebrate the immense efforts of teachers, support staff and head teachers in schools and colleges across the city, Teach Portsmouth has launched a new initiative to recognise their achievements. 

Teaching provides a rewarding career for those who want to make a difference. If you have aspirations to move into a more senior role, our latest webinar on: career progression provides top tips for those wishing to step up. 

Welcome to May's edition of teaching jobs of the month as we round up the latest vacancies from the Portsmouth City Council website. This monthly series of blog posts introduces readers to the latest leadership, learning support and teaching vacancies in the city.   

Nominations have now closed and the Teach Portsmouth Awards are fast approaching. As we continue our countdown we're pleased to introduce our sponsors who have helped make this year's event possible.

 With nominations closing for the Teach Portsmouth Awards Live on Friday 7 May, the time feels right to update our readers on what's next as well as introducing some exciting new developments including our celebrity host.

With the closing date for nominations to the Teach Portsmouth Award's event firmly in sight, we are continuing to introduce the sponsors who have made this event possible.

In this week's article, find out what the awards mean to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust (TSAT) who are this year's sponsor of the creativity award.

When considering a career in teaching, you might have questions about progressing in the role. We spoke to Debbie Anderson, head of school improvement and early years at Portsmouth City Council who will be hosting our upcoming webinar on career progression. Debbie was a head teacher in the city for over 20 years. In her interview, she provides information on her own teaching journey into senior management.

After the success of Teach Portsmouth's first two webinars, the series returns with career progression in teaching on Wednesday 26 May from 4pm to 5pm. The webinar series aims to inspire those interested in teaching to learn more about what opportunities are available in the city.  

We're continuing the countdown to the Teach Portsmouth Awards with our series of articles introducing the sponsors who have made this year's event possible.

This week we discover what the awards mean to BAE Systems, this year's sponsor of the outstanding contribution award.