The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) announced the programme today (8 June), along with research showing the impact of good teachers on pupils in challenging schools, which includes those where 30 per cent or fewer students gain five A-C grades at GSCE.
One in three people said inspirational teachers had helped to improve their employment prospects and pay, while almost the same proportion said their self-esteem improved because of a teacher. A quarter also said a teacher had inspired a love of learning.
As well as the £10,000 allowance, available for three years' service, teachers joining or transferring to challenging schools will be eligible for tailored training and possible early access to a new Masters in Teaching and Learning.
Around 5,000 newly qualified teachers will be able to sign up for this school-based qualification when it starts in September.
A TDA spokesman said the allowance scheme was "nothing to do with filling vacancies", and was instead designed to attract high-quality teachers to schools with a high proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The new financial and training package will be available from September to more than 500 schools and up to 6,000 teachers.
TDA chief executive Graham Holley said: "Teaching in a challenging school can be tough, but with the right training and a great team around you it can be immensely rewarding."
