A £5,000 golden hello is being offered to attract more people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds into teaching in Wales. The Ethnic Minority Incentive Scheme, announced on Monday, March 13 aims to help make the profession more diverse.
Currently less than 2% of Wales’ teaching workforce are from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Under the scheme £2,500 is available to those eligible when they get their Qualified Teacher Status and a final payment of £2,500 once they complete their induction.
The scheme is one of three incentives currently available to eligible student teachers, a total of £25,000 is available to those that meet the requirements of all three schemes.
