what routes are available to me if i want to become a primary school teacher after my degree?

Answer 1

Here (Texas) there is a program that you can do on weekends (and maybe some evenings) during your first year of teaching. It is called alternative certification, and I know several teachers who got their certification that way. I think they have to have a mentor teacher at the school they will be teaching in, and I know they get observed several times by the instructor of the course, and of course they have to pass the certification test by the end of the year in order to keep teaching.

You might try checking with the central administration or personnel office of the district you want to teach in. They should have the contact information for the nearest place that offers alternative certification.

Answer 2

It depends on where you live/want to study. You can do a PGCE 1 year course at a university or some areas run a course called SCITT which stands for school centred initial teacher training. This route has a larger school based element and can be done as a one or two year course. The web site of your Local Education Authority will provide details of whether or not SCITT is run there, if not UCAS lists PGCE courses.

Answer 3

Hiya
Most people do a PGCE but it will depend on your degree I think. I know for a fact if you done like a science degree or french degree or history degree to teach secondary school you then just need to do a PGCE. But I am also aware that there are specialised primary school teaching degrees. They definetly do both at St Lukes campus in Exeter in Devon. Just pop onto the exeter university website and request a St Luke prospectus. Or send them an email they are friendly. They also do PGCE's at Cardiff University and Cambridge University but I am not sure which college within cambridge, I am sure their websites would help!

Answer 4

You can apply for a PGCE (Postgraduate certificate of Education). Before you apply make sure you go and volunteer in a local school, you'll just be listening to children read. Record all of this as evidence and include this when you apply. It's arguable that the experience you have is more important than your degree. Before going into schools you will need a CRB (criminal record bureau) certificate to ensure you are safe to work with children. http://www.crb.gov.uk
Please be sure that this is what you really want to do. PGCE applicants are often regarded at those who don't know what to do with their degree and drift into education. The chances of employment are poor, so be warned. Saying that you are male and schools always want male teachers good luck.

Answer 5

Better than a PGCE is a GTP (graduate training programmes) these are MUCH better as you get trained on the job for one year rather than at uni and at the school. Its much faster to learn and its paid for! (around 14,000 for the year) which isnt bad for training especially when compared to te PGCE. there is high competition for places but every local authority runs them so you can contact them on how to get a place or the school directly. Definatly worth looking into and i recommend it. good luck!!!

Answer 6

do a pgce- post graduate certificate in education
its a 1 year course

Answer 7

you might try been a sub,or do what my wife did a week before school start hit all the schools because someone always retire at the last minute

Answer 8

www.canteach.gov.uk