what quailifications do i need to be a teacher?

Question

im doing english science maths geography drama food religious education and french at gcse what a levels do i need

Answer 1

Well the A Levels you need are dependent upon which teacher you are trying to become i.e. primary or secondary.

A primary teacher can have any range of subjects and then goes on to do a degree in any subject and a PGCE in primary teaching.

A secondary teacher has to choose the subject which they want to specialise in, do that subject at degree level and then do a PGCE in that subject.

There is also the option of Bachelor of Education degrees although on the degree scale they are the lowest and it is often more highly thought of to have a degree and then a PGCE. It also allows you to change your mind if you decide not to become a teacher.

The issue of work experience is very important when becoming a teacher...you need to get experience in a lot of places, not necessarily now but before you start working. They also prefer work experience to be carried out in state schools.

Answer 2

You need to think about what subject you want to teach.
You will need to dedicate 6 years (sometimes longer) of your life after your GCSEs to become a qualified teacher.

You will HAVE to PASS gcse with at least a C grade in:
Math, English and in most cases Science and your chosen subject that you want to teach.

After gcse and you know what you want to teach the next step is to choose the subject for your A levels.

After A levels you also need to choose your subject as your major (main subject) as a degree at university, this is normally a 3year course.

After your 3 years at uni doing your degree you will need to do a 1 year PGCE (Post Grad Certificate of Education) course.
Here you will have the choice to teach primary or secondary in your chosen subject.

After this 1 year PGCE course you will be a qualified teacher.

I hope i have been of some help to you and good luck for the future if you do decide to become a teacher.

Answer 3

Er you need more than A Levels to be a Teacher. It depends what level:
Nursery-5yrs NVQ in Childcare up to Level 3 (that can be done in most FE Colleges)
Primary School: QTS (Qualified Teaching Status) at Degree Level, say if you want to specialise in English study both Englishes (Lang & Lit) at A Level then apply at Uni for a QTS with another subject
Secondary School: Degree (BA Hons) is acceptable but you can also go on after degree level to do a PGCE (Post Graduate Cert Ed)
College/University: Masters & even Doctrate post Degree (prob another extra 5 yrs of studying!)

Answer 4

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Once you've grasped these tricky third-grade concepts, perhaps then you could consider becoming a teacher.

Answer 5

Take whatever A-levels you think you're going to do best in. You may change your mind before you get to Uni. You can choose then. Don't close any doors this early on.

If you're dead set on it, good luck. The next stage is to print out all the responses to your question, use a red pen and "mark" the answers. Cocky answers get 0/10, see me; Stupid answers get 1/10, must do better. Those which give a young student a bit of encouragement get 9/10. You'll find many unhelpful people on your way to qualifying (oops almost spelt that wrong, wouldn't that have been the end of the world fellow teachers? [note question mark]). Don't worry, most of them will just be worrying that they won't be able to get promotion 'cos they're too anal about the whole experience and that you will end up being their manager in a shorter time than they've been teaching on the main scale.

Answer 6

Depends what level. Go to your local Council and see if they'll pay your course fees. I just packed in teaching (adults) because nobody tells you all the preparation/marking/meetings etc that you need to do as FREE EXTRA's. If you only do sessional teachers for college's you have to make sure that the courses will actually run, quite often they don't have the numbers to run a course so all your hard work preparing for the course is a waste of time, and you don't get paid for the sessions that have been cancelled.

Good luck if u want to do it though, it is very rewarding when your learner actually gains something from your teaching.

Answer 7

I would suggest that you require your head looking at.

You need a degree in one of the following to get into most teacher training colleges,
Art and Design
English
Geography
Information Technology
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Science

so your a level requirements will depend on whatever discipline you wish to follow....

Answer 8

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Answer 9

depends what you want to teach-you must have at least grade c in maths and English GCSE. You need a degree-either B ed or any other degree relevant to your subject followed by a one year PGCE.

Answer 10

It's not as easy as just listing qualifications - as this item from the DfES website shows ....



There are many ways you can train to be a teacher. You can study full-time or part-time, as a postgraduate or undergraduate, or train on the job while being paid.

All the routes provide you with Initial Teacher Training, leading towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status. Teachers in state schools in England and Wales must have Qualified Teacher Status. In England you also have to pass skills tests in numeracy, literacy and information and communications technology. Teachers in England must also complete an induction period of three terms after gaining Qualified Teacher Status.

Approximately 130 institutions offer Initial Teacher Training in England and Wales. These include universities and groups of schools. The training gives you the knowledge and skills to teach effectively. You will spend at least 18 weeks in two or more schools, depending on the training route you take.

Postgraduate routes
You can start your teacher training after completing your degree. The courses take one year full-time or up to two years part-time. You can study at a higher education institute, via distance learning or in a school (see employment-based routes below).

Your degree should be related to the subject you wish to teach. You need grade C or equivalent in GCSE maths and English language. If you were born after 1 September 1979 and you want to teach primary or Key Stage 3, you also need GCSE grade C in a science subject. Applications are made through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry.

If you are classed as a “home” or EU citizen, your fees will be paid. From September 2005 you will also be entitled to a tax-free training bursary of up to £7,000. You may be eligible for further financial incentives depending on what you choose to teach. You can find out more on the Training and Development Agency for Schools website.

Undergraduate routes
You can train to be a teacher and study for your degree at the same time by taking a degree in education combined with other subjects, or choosing a degree in a subject and combining it with teacher training. Alternatively you can study while working in a school (see employment-based routes below). The GCSE requirements are the same as for postgraduates.

Applications of undergraduates are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.

Employment-based routes
The Graduate Teacher Programme lets you work as a paid, unqualified teacher while training. You can complete it in three months to a full school year, depending on your experience.

The Registered Teacher Programme allows you to complete your degree and train to teach at the same time. You will need at least two years’ higher education experience, and it usually takes another two years to complete.

Training places for both programmes are offered by Designated Recommending Bodies in England and Recommending Bodies in Wales. You can find the contact details for your local Designated Recommending Body on the Training and Development Agency for Schools website.

Assessment-only route
This option allows you to gain Qualified Teacher Status if you have already worked as a teacher (for example in an independent school). The universities of Gloucestershire and Wolverhampton offer this route in a variety of subjects.