Newly qualified teachers
Lambeth is a great place to start your teaching career. On average, we take on over 150 newly qualified teachers (NQTs) every year into our 90 nursery, primary, secondary and special schools, and provide one of the most highly regarded and tailored NQT induction programmes in the country.
Find out how to apply for an Early Years, primary or secondary position.
Information for both Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and their Induction Tutors on all kinds of topics relating to NQT induction.
You can find out information on supply teaching whilst an NQT here.
Why choose Lambeth?
- Lambeth, in south central London, is one of the most socially and culturally diverse communities in Great Britain, with more than 150 languages spoken and cultural attractions including the South Bank, the London Eye, internationally renowned theatres and The Oval cricket ground.
- Teaching in Lambeth is challenging, stimulating and immensely rewarding.
- We have great schools, fantastic children and outstanding opportunities for NQTs.
- We value our NQTs and offer a superb induction programme with real scope for continuing professional development.
- Lambeth's provision for NQTs was described as 'good' in our last OFSTED report.
- Standards in Lambeth schools are high and teaching grades above the national average.
- Teachers in Lambeth are paid on the Inner London teaching scale.
- Teachers in Lambeth are entitled to great benefits.
For more information please see our leaflet giving information on becoming and being a newly qualified teacher in Lambeth.
Investors in People
Lambeth Council meets the Investors in People Standard.