PGCE
Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE). This is for those who already have a degree and would like a career in teaching. A PGCE will give you greater communication, interpersonal, presentation and teaching skills. You are looking at least 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Many universities and colleges throughout the UK offer a PGCE and it is possible to do a distance learning course. Many teachers go on to have a wonderful career in the teaching profession because working with young people is what they are passionate about. Every day they are literally changing lives. They are moulding the next generation. So teaching is one of the noble professions. You must also be aware that many teachers leave the teaching profession due to a number of reasons including the following. - Beauracracy and Paperwork
- Lack of discipline in the their school
- Behaviour and attitude of students
Please do not let this put you off. You MUST do your own research. Get work experience in tough schools so you get a feel for the challenges it might give you in your career. Ask lots of questions of other teachers.
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You need a degree or recognised qualification that is closely linked to your chosen teaching subject. If not you can take a suject knowledge enhancement course, Go here for more information Pre Training Courses. A grade C in GCSE English language and mathematics is a pre-requisite and if you want to teach primary or key stage 2/3 (ages 7-14), you must also have a grade C in a GCSE science subject.
You can apply for a PGCE through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR). However, some ITT providers require that you approach them directly. You can search for a PGCE course here GTTR Courses Search
The GTTR accepts applications from mid-September to June for next calender year.
It may be possible to receive funding while you train. Go here for more information Funding in England
If you are interested in looking at job opportunities you will find more information here
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