I am a qualified nursery nurse and have worked in nurserys for 8 years.I originally wanted to be a teacher and now feel its time to do it.Where do I start though and how much money will it cost me?
2007-03-07 21:43:26 · 8 answers · asked by Lorraine D 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Start by volunteering at a local school. If you still like it after a term, look at going to a college/university.
Cost totally depends on where you go.
I managed to get my 4 year degree in Australia for about... what... $40K ish...
2007-03-07 21:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mike E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two main ways of doing this first is to get a degree in a particular subject this will take aprrox 3 years full time, but if you want to continue to work you could do one through the Open University. For example a Foundation Degree in Early Years this would go with your strength in Early Years education - cost approx £2000. Then do a PGCE course for a year, you can get some funding for this. Alternatively if you are able to not work you could do a 3/4 yeardegree in Education full time at a University campus.
Some local authorities participate in a scheme where if you do a degree with OU for example based on children then after 2 years they will employ you in on the job teacher training for which the school will get some funding to pay you - it also depends on whether the school is willing to do this also.
Whatever you decide good luck its a great job.
2007-03-08 05:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Samantha C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
Great to hear you want to become an teacher. I think you should go to a local community center and get some information from there or go to a uni and get some there. I'm not sure how much it will cost but keep the job you have at the moment. And make sure you have the OP before you start.
hope this helps
maddie
2007-03-08 05:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by Maddison 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start at your local college or accredited jr. college. They will have applications for funding (loans or grants) to get you through school. There are counselors at college that will guide you through the processes of financing and the required courses. Don't wait go now. You can be in school by next semester. My daughter did not go to college directly out of high school, and she is a great teacher now.
2007-03-08 05:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
If you have a degree and plenty of experience working with children then you may be able to go down the Assessment Only (AO) route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You would need a host school to sponsor you but the course can be done in less than a year.
If you don't have a degree then you must get one!
2014-03-05 09:25:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the GTCE and the DfES - if you visit their websites you should find information on how to become a primary teacher through the route you have already taken.
Good luck!
2007-03-11 09:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by hevs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that, you have to start in primary primary school teacher school.
2007-03-08 05:57:14 · answer #7 · answered by Bud#21 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
therapy i think
2007-03-08 05:45:16 · answer #8 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋