I'm a very frustrated 49-yr old graduate (loads of various post-school work experience/expertise) who's taught in a school for the last three years, but since recent redundancy can't find any form of teaching job because I'm not 'qualified'. To get qualified you need to be in a school who will train you - I got a GTP then got made redundant before I started the training - now I'm in a catch-22 because the rules say qualified teachers must be employed first - since I'm competing against experienced teachers and NQT's for all the jobs I apply for - - I basically don't seem to have a hope in hell. Can't continue the GTP - because I'm not teaching in a school!!
2006-09-18 23:33:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
There are many ways to skin a cat. At 49 I imagine you must have tried a few: otherwise you have missed some beauties! I will start with just one and you can figure the rest. How about dating the pricipals son/daughter or maybe even the principal!
2006-09-18 23:46:22 · answer #1 · answered by Tom Cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an experienced teacher and I'm not getting jobs because all the schools seem to want NQTs! Remember: you are cheap, you are enthusiastic and you are willing to learn, without any preconcieved ideas. Make sure your letter is good. Look at other people's if you want, but don't copy them. The idea is that it's about you. Call the schools who don't reply and ask for feedback on your letter. They will be more than happy to give you advice. They choose candidates based on set criteria, so it will be no bother to tell you which criteria you didn't meet. If you're shy about phoning then send them an email - but it may take a while to get a reply! After an interview schools will almost always offer feedback. it can be hard to hear, but do take note of it. I often write it down at the time and come back to it a few days later, when I'm not so down about missing out on the job. And most importantly every time you go to another interview. be confident, ask questions, smile a lot and talk to everyone - staff and pupils. Remember your best qualities and talk about them. Get up to date on ECM and AFL, etc and mention them in interview. Good luck!
2016-03-27 08:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the Open University PGEd course - only 20% of the course is taught and the rest is gained by formal teaching experience in a school with a mentor. The school is given IT equipment to take you on. As this only takes a year, you will soon be qualified. Good luck!
2006-09-19 09:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by Purple 8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately look at the teaching supply agencies. There are a few out there I'm registered with Select.
2006-09-24 00:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by thebigtombs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the TDA for courses you can take, possibly from home. You may well qualify for financial suppoirt.
2006-09-18 23:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you always here them whining about lack of teachers but your right its hard to get in its the same with most profesions these days it sucks
2006-09-24 01:17:24 · answer #6 · answered by madeleine b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm down.
2006-09-18 23:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by Hardrock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋