I have no qualifications and I want to train to be a teacher, can I do this?

Question

Hi i'm 27 and I want to train to be a teacher but as I left school before I took my GCSE's due to a family illness I have no formal qualifications. I've worked since I was 16 in crappy minimum wage jobs and I honestly feel I have a hell of a lot more to offer. Can anyone make any suggestions?

Answer 1

Yeh i had the same problem i left school before my gcses i had to go to college to get my a levels and then go to university to study im my chosen area . That probs the same thing you will have to do but some colleges do teaching courses and because your over 19 you wont need no qualifications for this..it all depends where your from im from the uk..To be a teacher you need a degree usually.But theres a website below what will help ya hope this has helped you and good luck.

Answer 2

For Primary Education, I understand that you need to do a degree in Primary Education (the University I looked at offer this as a 3 year full time or 6 year part-time course.) Whilst there is a minimum entry requirement for the degree, if you don't have the necessary exams you can do an Access course first. Most universities have their prospectus with details online. For secondary education, you need a degree in the subject you want to teach then a teacher training course. Mature students are usually given great encouragement and support for these courses.

Answer 3

Yes, you can do this, but it will not be easy. I am sure you have a lot more to offer! You life experience would be worth share with today's youth.

I will give advice for the U.S., I don't know what other countries require.

I would recommend you try to find a paraprofessional job (the new name for a old fashioned teacher's aide). This way you can see if you like education and get experience that Principal's will like to see when you apply for teachers jobs. You also may discover a demand for this type of work if you have the desire to work with students with special needs. Don't forget to look for private special needs schools.

Then while working, work on your education part-time. Start with a community college, they may help you more to get in accepted without a diploma. Let the your adviser know your plans so they can help you pick courses or the right two-year degree to help you with your further education. After the two year degree, transfer to a state college and finish your four-year degree - BA or BS. All states I know of require a four year degree, many like mine will require you to start with a BA or BS and eventually get a master's degree. After you start and get a year or two at community colleges, you could also move on to a four year school full-time. This would be expensive, but financial aide is available, and again I suggest a state college.

I would recommend the field of Special Needs (especially at the High School level), Math, and Science as positions that are in demand. Right now I would stay away from High School Social Studies/History that is a hard place to get a job.

Go for it! You got something to offer!
It will be hard. I did not drop out of High School , but dropped out of college and went back to became a teacher after the age of 30. It can be done, and I am glad to offer advice.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

If you want to become a teacher it will take a lot of training. Where you are at least 4 years study. Maybe as a start, work as a school assistant, as a starting level and to see if you would like it. if you can't get into that, do a college course for a school assistant course first. Even volunteer at a school to get work experience. Regardless of quals your work would have given you lots of useful skills

Good Luck.

Answer 6

Head back to school. You'll need a BA in most states to teach, some have more stringent requirements. The classroom is where you get your "training", so enrolling in a good community or state college is vital.

I completely understand where you are coming from - I work crappy jobs, am 26 and am trying to get back in school to finish my coursework to take my LSATs. Most colleges over "adult learning" programs that offer classes that you can take at night, on weekends and on-line even.

Good luck on your endeavor.

Answer 7

You usually need to have a c at gcse level in maths, english science. You could try looking at NVQ courses to see what they offer. You could also enter into teaching through training as a TA (Teaching assisstant) first, then becoming a higher level TA by completing further training. Also gaining as much experience as possible before you apply anywhere will prob triple your chances.
Hope this helps!

Answer 8

if you have god help lot more to offer, you can
must choose a profession you want
then make all the required steps
it depends of what you want to do
try classes at the distance or by night school

Answer 9

Get ready for a huge committment.....You must have a Bachelor's degree at least!!
My district requires a Master's Degree.

Answer 10

you can do any thing you want.for Teacher you must go to college for 3-4 years