2006-08-10 18:01:20 · 13 answers · asked by rache001 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I'm from the states
2006-08-10 18:07:33 · update #1
From what I've read in the papers, teachers in the UK are not a happy bunch. There probably are jobs here for teachers but you'd be better off trying to find out what teaching over here is like, as methods and attitudes have changed over the years.
Maybe if you try putting into your address bar 'Teachers UK' or 'Teachers Union' you might get some sites come up that would be of help to you.
The children in classes now, don't appear to have the respect they once had, but it could depend on which part of England you choose to teach in.
I wish you luck in your search and good luck if you decide to come over and take up a post.
2006-08-10 18:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by Curious39 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I understand there is a shortage of teachers in some areas of the UK such as London. I think this is owing to the fact that many teachers are going abroad for better pay and a better standard of living.
2006-08-14 02:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by VelvetRose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a pupil shortage. I have just qualified as a Primary School Teacher and looking for a school in Kent to complete my NQT year. I am still to find a school as there are falling rolls over the majority of Kent. Looks like a shall be a house husband until Christmas.
2006-08-12 14:24:04 · answer #3 · answered by Paul G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently there is a demand.
I teach Primary and tried to look for a new school at the end of last year... it was tough.
The area you look in matters too. When looking around a school near Milton Keynes I met a fellow candidate for the job who said that there were so many supply teachers in the area she hadn't worked in ages.
However, my son is at secondary school and there is a shortage of certain types of teachers: Maths, ICT, Science etc. We live in Oxfordshire if that helps.
2006-08-12 12:43:19 · answer #4 · answered by ragingredhead5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what subject you teach - if you teach English, Maths, Science, Drama, IT, Technology (eg/wood shop, metal shop etc) there is a shortage and you will be able to get a job easily.
If you teach Humanities (History/Geography), Music and so on, the job market is very competitive, particularly in areas where there are teacher training colleges.
Primary is also very competitive.
HTH and good luck.
2006-08-10 23:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by sarah_roo03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In and around London you are quite likely to get a job teaching because it is expensive to live there and so not an excessive number of teachers live there. However in the north of England it is so hard to get a job teaching. I keep applying and have had a few interviews but it's so hard because 80+ people apply for each post!
2006-08-14 03:32:25 · answer #6 · answered by clairelou_lane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, apparently there is a nationwide shortage of teachers at the moment recent news articles and advertising seems to support this.
2006-08-10 19:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by camshy0078 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`m from the UK. My teacher was very short. Only about 5 foot.
2006-08-10 18:08:03 · answer #8 · answered by Jotun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! There is in Scotland. They're trying to hire loads more teachers. Check out www.teachinginscotland.com.
2006-08-11 04:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by caitlinerika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The UK includes a lot of countries...not just England! try and remember that people!!
2006-08-11 04:04:41 · answer #10 · answered by missd05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋