I would like to look at qualifying for secondary school teaching. I have wasted my youth so far and need some direction. I'm getting married later this year and want to have a proper career. Only thing holding me back is that I dropped out of college (dumb, I know) but I do have plenty of GCSEs. I'm only 22 so age isn't an issue. I'm thinking about going on evening courses as I can't afford to leave my job just yet!! I live in Surrey, does anyone have any advice on colleges, courses and timescales involved?
2007-02-10 10:21:17 · 14 answers · asked by mad_caesar 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Forgot to say that I work in London, so study there would definitely be an option.
2007-02-10 10:22:10 · update #1
Thanks for all of the comments so far, but I know what schools are like these days, it wasn't that long ago that I was in one! Also I would be looking to teach in Surrey, the kids here are nothing, it's not like I want to work in Central London/Manchester or something!!!
2007-02-10 10:43:55 · update #2
you have at least 3 options open to you
1 get a degree at at least 2:1 and then do a PGCE, route 4 years full time and 8 part time.
do a foundation degree and a 2 year top up - can be done 4 years and work - but is better done whilst working in a school.
do a BEd degree.
I know someone who did the foundation degree route - she didn't have A levels and the advantage was that she didn't need them to get onto the foundation degree.
I'm assuming you have GCSE English maths and science - if not you will need to get them.
you can get work as an unqualified teacher in London with GCSEs - the money is OK but you will be with the hellish kids.
2007-02-10 20:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by sashs.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
It's great that you are thinking about teaching others . If you really want to be teacher Never teach 8th or any thing higher because it's hard when you gota grade 200 or more papers a day ! Teach neither 5th or lower . But it's up it you. Follow your heart and chase your dreams. Do whatever you like ? Remember pick a career that you would like to do , don't pick one where you have to wake up at 5 am, say ah I really don't want to go to work because I hate my job and my boss argues along with other people and me . Pick a career where you could wake up and love to go to your work every single day.
You will love it as your career not a job. Be true to yourself and follow your heart . I wish you the best of luck and a happy wedding. Hope I helped you out . Bye.
2007-02-10 19:36:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just apply for a course at yourlocal college.
Im am also in the exact same position, but am in the army and leaving in september, the only differance is i hope to get a degree in youth work.
Good Luck , been a secondry school teacher would be an awsome job.
2007-02-10 18:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are 22 you have not wasted your youth. You have plenty of it left. I live in the States so I cannot advise you on schools, etc. Night school is a good start. Making the choice is the first and hardest step. You can do this. Best wishes!
2007-02-10 18:33:44 · answer #4 · answered by nostromobb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I disagree that you have to get a degree, I think that you only need a teaching qualification like a Cert Ed to enable you to become a teacher. The Cert Ed qualification will cost a lot of money though. Please be sure that this is what you want to do as Secondary Schools are not nice places to be these days, I certainly wouldn't want to teach in one. Why not teach in a Infant or Primary School.
2007-02-10 18:40:23 · answer #5 · answered by Hamster 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
- 5 GCSE's Grades A-C - including English and Maths.
- Minimum 2 A-Levels or equivalent, including an A-Level in the subject that you are going to teach.
- 3 year Degree plus 1-year PGCE
- OR
- 4 year BEd Degree.
2007-02-10 18:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to get a dregree, you could be a teaching assistant without one but other than that you must get a dregree then your teaching qualification. Ask your work to be flexible with your hours if poss, I did a full time degree with help of my work being flexible.
2007-02-10 18:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by pinkytickle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, you'll find loads of info in this job profile on secondary school teaching, including entry route, training, pay and conditions and more http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/jobprofiles/profiles/profile1105/
hope this helps you x
2007-02-11 16:08:02 · answer #8 · answered by just trying to make a difference 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...DON'T!!!..You're around 40 years too late.The kids rule the schools now..they have all the 'rights' and none of the responsibilities..I'm glad I'm out of it.
Good luck..you'll need it.
2007-02-10 18:57:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll need a PGCE after you get a degree.
2007-02-10 18:33:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋