Is the Welsh Government offering financial incentives to teachers training in Wales to stay and work in Wales once they have completed their studies?
The Welsh Government offers a range of incentives to attract applicants into initial teacher education in Wales. Further information on these incentives can be found on the following webpages:
ITE Priority Subject Incentive: guidance for students 2024 to 2025 | GOV.WALES
Iaith Athrawon Yfory Incentive Scheme: guidance for students 2024 to 2025 | GOV.WALES
Ethnic Minority Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Incentive scheme: guidance for students | GOV.WALES
All the ITE incentive schemes have a portion of the incentive grant paid to teachers should they meet the eligibility criteria of completing their statutory induction period within schools in Wales.
The Welsh Government also provides a retention bursary for Welsh medium teachers. Further information on this can be found at the following webpage:
The Welsh in Education Teacher Retention Bursary: guidance for applicants | GOV.WALES