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<p>The number of teachers is at an all-time high: there are now 457,300 full time
equivalent teachers, up 15,500 from 2010. The number of new teachers entering our
classrooms continues to outnumber those who retire or leave, and the number of teachers
returning to the profession is 8% higher than in 2011.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing
to offer generous bursaries to recruit the best graduates into the profession. From
2018 we are increasing funding across all high priority subjects. Our prestigious
scholarship scheme will also continue, offering a package of tailored support and
up to £28,000 tax-free for scholars in six subjects. We are also introducing a new
style bursary for maths teachers with early retention payments.</p><p> </p><p>In addition,
teachers will benefit from the newly announced rise in the student loan repayment
threshold and we will be piloting a new student loan reimbursement programme for science
and Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teachers in the early years of their career, targeted
in the areas of the country that need them most. We have also recently announced a
£30 million investment in tailored support for schools that struggle most with recruitment
and retention.</p>
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