I have been working as a teacher in primary schools mostly, teaching guitar. I now need to change the area that I working in so I have to find another job but don't really know how to appraoch schools. What is the best way? So far I have been travelling long distances to work so now I want to work closer to home. I'm applying to the local music service but also need to appraoch schools. I don't know where to start and it's getting to the point where I might be without a job after Christmas. Help please any advice???!!!!
2006-11-13 09:28:33 · 4 answers · asked by willow_muff_diver_uk 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I have a music degree but have NO formal teacher training (PGCE)
2006-11-13 09:38:24 · update #1
I got the job through a friend who's wife's mum works with the music service!
2006-11-13 11:12:59 · update #2
I believe the Open University now offer the facility for you to obtain a PGCE in teaching. Why don't you do this whilst sharing your talent as a tutor. There are many agencies that you can join on the strength of your degree and that could well tide you over the festive season. The 'Open University' course will cost you but, if you are strapped for cash, it is something you can pick up as and when you choose.
2006-11-13 11:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by saljegi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you been working as a peripatetic music teacher then? How did you get your current job?
If you're wanting to start up in a new area, the best thing is probably to send your CV to all the local primary schools, to ask if they're interested in taking you on or starting up guitar lessons in their school. You should include descriptions of how your lessons run, and if possible get some of your current pupils and their parents and teachers to write short recommendations for you.
If you're now wanting to go into classroom teaching, you'll need to get qualified. Some schools may be willing to train you 'on the job' as part of the Graduate Teacher Programme, but any PGCE training probably can't start until next September.
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2006-11-13 09:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by toscamo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you have a music qualification you can approach Ed Authorities directly and work as a tutor, got on the phone to your local Authorities and get your name down. Claim as many instruments as you can. Surely you can add recorder? Oh and as a guitar player try a violin the prinicple is the same if a bit different. If you have the time offer to do things for local schools. How is your music tech. Primary schools always want recordings of MIDI files on CD. Good luck
2006-11-13 20:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by Richard T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it you have a teaching qualification. You might like to look in papers such as the Times Educational Supplement or find the website for that region, they might have some online.
2006-11-13 09:36:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋