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Will a teacher training course guarantee me a job?

A practical answer for educators and prospective learners from London College of Teachers.

Short answer

No reputable teacher-training course can guarantee employment. Training can strengthen knowledge and applications, but hiring depends on the role, employer, qualifications, experience, location, visa status and recruitment process.

What this means in practice

A useful course should help you present stronger evidence of professional learning and may make you more competitive for roles that match the qualification. Career support can also help you understand applications, interviews and job-search strategy.

However, vacancies, salary, school requirements and immigration rules are outside the control of a training provider. Be cautious of wording that makes placement assistance sound like guaranteed employment.

What should you check before deciding?

  • Employer qualification requirements
  • Relevant teaching or classroom experience
  • Visa or work-authorisation requirements
  • How career support is described by the provider

Important distinction

Placement assistance means support with the job-search process, not a promise that a specific employer will hire you.

Related LCT pathway

LCT can provide course and career guidance, while employment decisions remain with schools and other employers.

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Written byLondon College of Teachers Academic Team
Last reviewed9 August 2026
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