I would like to study to be a key stage 1 primary teacher but have been told i would have to study 2 years foundation part time then 1 year B A full time followed by pgce or gtp full time. I am a single parent but own my own home and could not afford to stop working to do the degree full time . Is there anyway around that ? i have asked about grants but they do not even cover my mortgage !
2007-01-24 09:37:31 · 7 answers · asked by juberdubber 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
There are 2 ways
3 year full time degree course followed by 1 year PGCE course for QTS
OR 4 year full time Bed (Bachelor of Education degree ) specialising in early Primary years ,This is the better route for a KS1 teacher
Note it is possible to do a OU teaching degree from home but I dont know the details .Worth investigating in view of your domestic situation BUT whatever route you go there will be periods of full time teaching practice in school which will impinge on your present job
2007-01-26 09:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by petervt2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Investigate an open university course- you can study in your own time and still work! When it comes to doing your pgce, you can get up to £9,000 tax free for the training, plus the student loan on top... You may even have time for some part time work as the pgce may not take up the whole week
2007-01-24 17:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the qualifications you already have, but you'll need a degree and a PGCE. Stands to reason really, if it was too simple/basic, then the quality of the teaching staff would falter and we'd enter a downward spiral. You have to prove that you have both the knowledge and stamina needed to do this job!
2007-01-28 09:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have a suitable first degree. Many local authorities now offer schemes where they support you to complete the actual teacher training. A friend of mine is currently doing exactly that.
He gets £6500 to support him whilst he's training. It lasts one academic year, September to June.
There are numerous foundations out there that may be able offer some kind of financial support. There is an organisation called the Association of Grant Making Trusts (or something like that), who might be worth contacting.
It might be worth contacting the Open University, they offer loads of courses and also offer financial assistance in some cases.
Best of luck
2007-01-24 17:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Robin H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
part time degree in a suitable subject or Bachelor of Education degree part time. GTP or part time PGCE.
You would qualify for benefits - ie child tax credit but your mortage may be a problem.
2007-01-24 17:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first requirement is to be a man, because there is a gross under-representation of men in primary schools. Very bad for boys as we are seeing.
2007-01-26 15:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The qualifications you listed are what you need to be a primary school teacher!!
2007-01-24 17:44:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋