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I am 40 years old and would like to change career and go into teaching. I would not like to teach in a school but prefer to teach adults or mature students in numeracy and/or literacy, in perhaps a college. I do not want to spend years at university gaining qualifications, since I have already graduated, although I don't mind spending another 6 or 12 months.

Can anyone suggest what type of job role I could go into & where I could work, along with salary expectations?

Also, at present, I am personal tutor where I teach students on a one to one basis, and have several years experience of that. The problem I am having with that at the moment is that I cannot get many students on my books, although I do advertise regularly in my local newspaper. Can anyone suggest of a better method of advertising regarding this?

Thanks

2007-01-15 20:49:44 · 6 answers · asked by Manjinder C 1 in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

6 answers

if you are already a graduate, then you are looking at taking a PGCE which you can do full time for a year, or you may find an employer who would take you on and you complete your PGCE over 2 yrs part time on day release.
There are many positions advertised to work with the prison service to teach basic skills which may suit you. There is also a chance to work with adults how have learning difficulties - teaching is based around literacy and numeracy. If you want to teach in a General FE college, then you may find you are contracted to teach certain hours rather than a full time position.

As for advertising, when I tutored i advertised a lot on the local shops near schools.

2007-01-15 20:56:27 · answer #1 · answered by redsticks34 3 · 0 0

You may be able to advertise in the local schools. You could send your info to the teachers who teach the discipline that you tutor, asking them to put your info flyer on their bulletin boards or better yet on the door so that it'll be visible when the kids are walking out. This was done in some of the high schools where I taught.
You may want to try calling or stopping by your local Community College. The ones here offer a lot of adult ed classes that are not for credit, such as English as a second language, foreign languages, etc. The noncredit classes most probably do not require a Masters, although I'm not sure.
To teach courses for credit at a Community College or a four year College or University, you need a Masters Degree.
Salaries will differ based on where you live. You should be able to find a pay scale on line or from the actual school's office. Unless a private school, the pay scale is a matter of Public Record.
Good Luck.

2007-01-15 21:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by Loki 3 · 0 0

Many of your questions depend on where you live. I'm from Canada so some of my answers may not apply but I'll do what I can to help you out! Most of the elementary teachers go to school for the same amount of time. In some areas you need a degree before you get your teaching degree, so you might have to go to school for six years before you can start earning a living! In some areas, three years is all it takes but often, it's a certificate and not a degree. Usually, the teachers get paid better in the public system and their benefits are better as well. The private schools' children are normally better behaved but the demands on you and your time might be greater. The pay is apparently worse in the States than it is in Canada but it's not great in Canada either. You have to be going into it for the right reasons! If you're not the type that needs the latest toys and the most expensive clothing then you'll be fine. You'll also really enjoy having two months off in the summer! It's a rewarding job but it is hard work - you don't go into teaching because it's easy. Your first two years will be really hard but it will get easier. Best wishes!

2016-05-24 21:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Perhaps you could change the contents of your advert. If you put 'numeracy and literacy' you may not catch new students. If you put in your ad that you can get students ready for their GCSE/A-level exams then you might get more attention. Also, if you say that you can help kids pass their entry exams to grammar schools then you are a winner. Those parents are prepared to pay anything to make sure their little pride and joy gets into a posh school.
Other than that, try contacting learndirect and ask them if they want to take on tutors. Try the jobcentre too. Good luck!

2007-01-15 21:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by Luvfactory 5 · 0 0

A PGCE takes one year and you can choose which age group you want to specialise in. Google PGCE and you will come up with loads of colleges which do it.
As for advertising, you might think about online advertising, also with Google.

2007-01-15 20:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

perhaps a teacher aide position would suit you

2007-01-15 21:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 0 0

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