What exams do I need to become a teacher?

Question

Such as GCSE's A-Levels etc.

Answer 1

Just about everything you need to know is here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/lif...

The TTA site is also worth looking at http://www.tda.gov.uk/

Answer 2

Cant tell you in detail which exams you need apart from GCSE maths and English. It will also depend on which age group you wish to teach and where (rule differ in different parts of UK), but you need total commitment, lots of determination and a good sense of humour. Teaching really is a vocation. Your chosen age group may not really be the one you are most suited to. I trained as a KS2 teacher and am now loving being in Foundation stage.

If you are in the right school there is no better job, if you are in the wrong place there is none worse. You could be in a tough school in a rough area and feel that you are doing a really wonderful and important job, or in a leafy lane and feel pulled in all directions by demanding parents, a scared head and a government who constantly change the rules.

After 20 years of the chalk face Ive had almost enough!

Answer 3

In practical terms you need a strong personality, patience, an awareness it can be a stressful and demanding job at any age group, So if you have not already done so arrange to spend time in a school with thage froup you feel you would like to work with. I am not sure of the requirements academically at the moment but this will vary a bit from college to college so best maybe check out their websites. Or perhaps phone. If they have an open day it is worth making the effort to attend and gain more insight.
Good luck.

Answer 4

Ok, here we go...

BA Primary education- GCSE math eng, and science, grade C. A-level a total of 160 UCAS points

PGCE- a degree in the subject of your choice, so you'll need the specific grades set by each uni for each degree

Secondary Education- GCSE maths, eng and science grade c. an a-level in the subject you want to specialise in at grade C and a total of 160 ucas points overall (i think)

I think that covers most options but ask away if i've missed what you want!!

Answer 5

In UK you'll need GCSEs at C or better in English, Maths and a Science - then A-levels to get you onto a degree couse.

If it's an education degree, then you're qualified at the end of it - more common for secondary teacher is to do a degree relevant to the subjects you want to teach, then a one year PGCE course.

Answer 6

Here you go…

GCSE Level
English Language: Minimum Grade C
Mathematics: Minimum Grade C
Science (if you were born after 1979): Minimum Grade C
Plus 3 others

Advanced Level
A-Levels in your chosen subject –or- for primary (like me) any National Curriculum Subjects –or-
BTEC Diploma (Level 3) –or-
Advanced GNVQ (if they are still doing these!)
The ADVANCED level qualifications usually depend on the University/college (usually min of DDD or DDE – depending on how much they want you!)

Then you can: (choose one of the following)
1.Do a BA/BSc (Hons) with QTS, BEd (Hons) degree in your chosen subject, you will graduate with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
2.Do a BA/BSc in your chosen subject then do a PGCE (which takes one year and will give you QTS)
3.Try your luck on the GTP (Graduate Teacher Programme) in which the school will appoint you and train you themselves plus courses. However places are limited.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

GCSEs - English, Maths and Science grades A - C
A - Level - no particular subjects other than the one you wish to specialise in at Uni. More importantly, you need to score enough points from the A Levels you choose in order to get into the uni of your choice.

Answer 8

In England and Wales teachers in the maintained sector must have gained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). There are many paths in which a person can work towards gaining their QTS, the most popular of which is to have completed a first degree program (such as a BA or BSc) and then a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE). Other methods include a specific teaching degree (BEd) or on-the-job training at a school. All qualified teachers in England must serve, after training, a statutory one year induction period that must be passed in order to remain a registered teacher. In Wales this period lasts for two years. During this period a teacher is known as an NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher). Schools are obliged to provide guidance, support and training to facilitate the NQT's success during this year. Local education authorities are also obliged to provide professional development opportunities.

Teachers in independent schools are not statutorily required to hold QTS, although independent schools increasingly prefer teachers to hold this qualification unless they have already gained significant teaching experience. The post-experience PGCE at the University of Buckingham is designed for independent school teachers. Some specialist independent schools, such as those following Montessori principles, require teachers trained in that specific educational philosophy.

The Teach First scheme, aimed at recent graduates, was introduced in 2003 in London and more recently in Manchester and it allows trainees to teach in schools without the Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE). After an intense period of training in the summer following graduation, trainees are placed in secondary schools. Following the successful completion of the first year, trainee teachers gain QTS status and may then continue teaching for a minimum of one year.

Answer 9

depends on what you want to teach, for example as a primary it wouldn't matter hugely what you had as gcse or a levels, although english and maths is extremely important, and if you want to major in science or art, you would need some quals in that

Answer 10

Check with your school teachers if you are still at school or ask your local council to send you copies of job specifications and match it to your skill sets and then set yourself an agenda to pass all the relevant exams in your chosen field of interest and expertise. good luck

Answer 11

It depends on what sort of teacher but GCSEs or equivalent in maths, english and science are pretty vital no matter what