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How do I Become a Teacher? |
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There are a number of routes into teaching, depending on your circumstances and qualifications. Here, we take a look at the ways you can break into the profession...
To become a teacher you must obtain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This establishes your skill level. In order to gain QTS you will complete an Initial Teacher Training program, which entails a minimum of 18 weeks experience in a school environment. For secondary teachers, this is 24 weeks.
One of the ways you can gain your training is during a degree. This will either be a Bachelor of Education (Bed) course, or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc). The latter two will include a QTS course, so you needn’t worry about organizing that separately. The courses typically take 3 to 4 years to complete. For those seeking a career exclusively in primary education, a BEd is a poular route.
If you opt for a BA or BSc, you can take a 1 year PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) after your degree course. At this point, you should already have a thorough understanding of your chosen subject. The PGCE simply focuses on the teaching element of the profession. It is during the PGCE that you will do your 24 weeks placement experience, usually in 2 or more schools.
School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) courses act as an alternative to a PGCE. If you’ve already been in higher education for some time, the SCITT is a preferred route for those looking for classroom based learning experience. Often, these courses are tailored to the local needs in the education system.
The Graduate Teacher Programme (GPT) provides a year of experience in a school. Often preferred by mature students who need to earn while they train, competition for GPT places is stiff. Placements can be found directly through school advertisements or from your Local Education Authority.
The Registered Teacher Programme (RTP) is a slightly more unusual option. Open to individuals who have completed 2 years of a degree course, you must find employment as an unqualified teacher in a school that is prepared to train you as part of the RTP. You will gain your degree as part of the programme, along with your QTS, over a 2 year period, whilst earning an unqualified teacher’s salary.
To look into the education employment market, check out the Guardian’s dedicated school jobs page. |
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