United Teaching offers a £3,000 tax-free bursary to support aspiring Primary teachers training on the fee‑paying route. This bursary is fully funded by United Teaching and is intended to help with living costs such as rent, travel, supplies and other essentials during your training year. It is a one‑year pilot with limited places.
Eligibility
To be considered for the bursary, you must:
- Train full‑time on the Primary fee‑paying route
- Complete the standard selection and shortlisting process
How the bursary is paid
If you are offered a place at a participating school, you will receive:
- A total of £3,000,
- Paid in ten monthly tax‑free instalments across your training year.
These payments go directly to your bank account.
Please note:
- The bursary does not cover tuition fees.
- Fees are: £9,250 for PGCE with QTS or £7,250 for QTS‑only.
- Tuition fees can usually be funded through student and maintenance loans, subject to eligibility.
This bursary is separate from government DfE bursaries and applies only to trainees placed in the participating United Teaching schools.