£5k grant to encourage more black and ethnic minority teachers in Wales
A new campaign is launching from the Welsh Government
A new campaign has been launched to get more people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds into teaching in Wales.
The West Government's going to give out grants to people wanting to get into the profession.
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles says 5 thousand pounds is available per person - half will be paid once they qualify as a teacher, and the other once they've finished their induction.
Currently, less than 2 percent of teachers working come from black, Asian or minority backgrounds - with the minister saying that doesn't accurately reflect Wales' diversity.
They're partnering with a number of Welsh Universities including Swansea, Aberystwyth and Cardiff Met.
Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles said,
“This incentive is an important part of the work we are doing to attract more Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants into the teaching profession.
“Currently less than 2% of our teaching workforce are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background. "That simply isn’t good enough. I am committed to increasing representation within our education workforce. Our young people need to recognise themselves and their own experiences within their leaders.
“We are moving into an exciting new era with the roll out of our new curriculum and this incentive will help ensure the diversity of Wales is better reflected.”