Karl has welcomed the boost in tax-free bursaries and scholarships for trainee teachers in high-priority subjects from next year. This will benefit schools across Lincoln and also support those wanting to become teachers, including those wanting second careers.
The Conservative Government has announced it is investing in supporting aspiring teachers starting their training in September 2023, to attract and retain the best talent in high-priority areas, including science, technology and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
The new provisions include:
- Top graduates applying to become teachers will be eligible for bursaries worth up to £27,000 and scholarships worth £29,000 for high-priority STEM subjects
- Geography teachers will be eligible for bursaries of £25,000, an increase of £10,000, while biology and design and technology teachers will be eligible for £20,000, increases of £10,000 and £5,000 on this year
- Trainee English teachers will be able to receive up to £15,000 tax-free
- Schools in Lincoln will benefit from a talent pool of teachers recruited and retained with extra funding for bursaries to attract the best possible teachers for high-priority subjects
- The package of extra funding is worth £181 million in total, £52 million extra on the total available this year
Karl, who always puts Lincoln first, said: “As Conservatives, we are determined to help people receive the best possible education and gain the knowledge and skills needed to unleash their potential.
“That is why I welcome the extra investment from this Conservative Government for teacher bursaries to attract and retain teachers in high-priority subject areas.
“This will help to develop our skills pipeline and grow our local economy as well as give many people the chance to change their careers and move into teaching.”
