| Mikey - I graduated last year with a stats degree and have since been travelling. Please can you tell me when I would need to submit an application to start a PGCE? |
| Teaching consultant - You would be very welcome to apply as soon as you can. Make sure that you have a few days in school observing and ensure that you have spoken to the providers to whom you wish to apply so that you can find out if your degree is broad enough for teaching Maths. All the providers are at www.gttr.ac.uk where you can search by region and by subject. If you undertake a PGCE for Maths you will be likely to be eligible for a £9,000 bursary during the course which is not paid back it is not a loan and a Golden Hello of £5,000 at the beginning of your second year of teaching. |
| Alexandra - Hi, I am interested in Primary School teaching but I am very unsure of where to start to develop this as a career. I live in Greater Manchester and currently work in marketing. Due to my existing commitments, I am unable to pursue this career unpaid. I have read about a graduate training programme and believe I meet the criteria for this as I have a 2:i degree in computers and media studies as well as A-Level English Language (c) and 9 GCSEs A-C. However, despite reading up on the topic and following relevant links to local EBITT providers, I am still unsure as to how to go about finding a placement that will support me and whether this is the right option for me? |
| Teaching consultant - You will need to find a school that will employ you as an unqualified teacher and match that to an EBITT. Many EBITTS can offer advice about how to find a school but you have to build a relationship with a school yourself It is a very competitive route for primary teaching. |
| Fiona - what qualities will interviewers be looking for? |
| Teaching consultant - They want to see how well you communicate and how able you are to engage with people - what experience you have had in schools and what you learnt from that. There is help on the TDA website at http://www.teach.gov.uk/interactiveinterview |
| Karen - I am considering doing a Cert Ed. I have a degree but would like to teach all ages, especially adults. What is the quickest (and most cost effective) route in? |
| Teaching consultant - You must talk to your local FE college, I am afraid these courses are not in our remit. |
| foxypol - I am a new resident in the UK. I am a native of Poland where I earned a Teaching Degree (Biology and Chemistry) and also where I taught for two years. Soon after I emigrated to USA where also I completed Teaching Credentials. Unfortunately after graduation I worked for over 10 years in the medical field so I really have not experience in teaching. What are my chances to get into teaching in the UK? |
| Teaching consultant - If you are a qualified teacher from Poland you submit your qualifications to the GTCE and they will give you QTS then you probably are best to go on to supply teaching to get familiar with the English classroom. |
| tonyjar - Looking for career change into primary. I have a degree in electrical and electronic engineering which I gained more than 10 years ago. Will I still be able to go down the PGCE route with this degree? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes you can and men into primary are very sought after. |
| Rober - Hello! I'm interested in teaching Primary Education. I'm currently studying 2nd year undergrad Psychology through the Open Uni but considering transferring onto Primary Ed. I have the correct GCSE's in English, Maths and Science plus English A-level. I'm just wondering whether finishing my Psych degree followed by a Primary PGCE or switching to a BA Primary Ed would be the best move. |
| Teaching consultant - You would be best at this stage to complete your degree and then follow with a PGCE. |
| Robert - Can you get extra funding if you are on a BA with QTS? |
| Teaching consultant - No there is only loan funding no bursary. |
| Scott - Hi, I have A levels in Sports Science and History, a merit HND in Sports Science as well as a first year pass in BSc Podiatry. Are these qualifications sufficient to gain entry to the two year BSc Science Education course? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes this is possible and would be a excellent qualification to join a two year course. |
| riadar - Good morning, I have a question regarding a new start in teaching. I hold BA degree in English Philology from Polish University as well as MA degree in English Language teaching from Brighton University. I am wondering whether my qualifications are sufficient to teach in English schools? I would like to teach literacy. Is it necessary to attend Initial Teacher Training in my case? |
| Teaching consultant - If you are a qualified teacher from Poland you should submit your qualifications to the GTCE and they will give you QTS otherwise you will have to undertake a PGCE. |
| Fran - I am very restricted with inflexible childcare arrangements and would only be available for work a maximum of three days per week. What are my chances of getting work experience? |
| Teaching consultant - You could work part time as a classroom assistant part time to gain experience then if you are a graduate you could do the GTP programme part time over two years. |
| robert - My current Psychology degree has various Child Psychology modules. Will this be looked at favourable for a Primary PGCE? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes very much so. |
| Fran - What can count as work experience? For example playgroup, primary school, driving instructing and does it have to be specific to the age group I am anticipating to teach? |
| Teaching consultant - All of those would be good, and if its with another age group you need to talk about how it has helped you to decide on the age group that you have chosen. |
| Dalitso - am interested in ICT I have a degree in E-commerce and management and I did my MScIT but did not finish the dissertation due to family matters. I am an international student how should I go about this? |
| Teaching consultant - If you are a home student then you could do a PGCE in Business studies or ICT depending on your strengths. If you are an overseas student then you will have to pay fees for the course look at www.gttr.ac.uk for course details. |
| emma - I graduated Jan '07 with a BA (hons) English and Deaf Studies. I want to teach in primary school, I would like to do a gtp and recently applied for a course at Newman College, got an interview but didn’t get on the course. Is there any other way of getting into teaching? |
| Teaching consultant - If you want GTP you must find a school that will take you and so that has to be your priority. However if you can do a PGCE then reapply through GTTR Extra. |
| Sally - I have just completed a BA(hons) Business Studies degree with the OU, I would love to become a primary school teacher but will this be difficult with the subject that I have as a degree? I do have Maths, English and Double Science GCSEs all B or above grades. Any advice on what is my best route now would be great. |
| Teaching consultant - You can focus your application on your IT skills and the maths and stats. |
| Fiona - I have an interview next week for the PGCE distance learning course, what advice do you have for helping me get through the interview? |
| Teaching consultant - Look at http://www.teach.gov.uk/interactiveinterview for help. |
| Fran - How do I go about finding school placement / teaching assistant vacancies? Do I need any qualifications to work as a teaching assistant? |
| Teaching consultant - No there is usually no formal requirement although there are qualifications that you can take while in service. Look at the Local authority websites for vacancies and in the local press. |
| Tubby - what’s the main difference btw GTP training and SCITT? |
| Teaching consultant - GTP is a paid training route where you are employed as a teacher while you train. SCITT is a PGCE and funded as such but it is in school 100 per cent of the time. |
| Tonyjar - I'm already spending one day a week in my child's primary school in readiness for a career change. As a mature male will I have any problems getting onto a PGCE course? I already hold an Honours Degree in Engineering. |
| Teaching consultant - No, you sound as if you are doing all the right things but you need to apply early and by December for a 2009 start if you want to start this September you are very late and will have to look for vacancies on the www.gttr.ac.uk website. |
| Sunita - Hi, I am going to graduate this year in Health Studies and I’m interested in teaching Health and Social Care, What route would be best for me? |
| Teaching consultant - We are short of applicants in this field - you need to look at www.gttr.ac.uk for details of the providers offering a PGCE. If you live in London the provider is St Mary's. |
| ard144ard - I'm interested in teaching secondary English. Is it too late to apply to start this September given that I have no classroom experience yet as this is a fairly recent decision? |
| Teaching consultant - It may be late but there will still be some vacancies if you go onto the gttr site and search but a few days in a school is essential phone 085456000991 for an open school visit. |
| Moses - I have intention of applying to teach mathematics in secondary but I only have a Bsc in Business with limited maths content and an MBA. From your experience, do you think my application can succeed? |
| Teaching consultant - It will depend on the provider some will be very happy with these qualifications others will want more maths and may suggest a maths enhancement course see http://www.teach.gov.uk/enhancement. |
| Fran - I am German and did my school education there. My final exams (after 12 years school, age 18) included Maths, and Physics. Since moving to England, I have completed several English courses included FCE, CAE and TEFL. Are these sufficient qualifications to go into primary teaching or secondary Maths? |
| Teaching consultant - You must be a graduate first but these seem good as equivalents. |
| Jimmy - I am interested in working in a secondary school. My education background is A levels in Business/Economics B, Geography B, Biology C and at Uni undergrad - Politics and Government and Masters in International Relations. What subjects could I teach? |
| Teaching consultant - You could teach Business or Citizenship. |
| Matou - I have a science degree in nutrition. I would like to teach Biology. Is there any plan for an enhancement course for this subject? |
| Teaching consultant - Not at present I am sorry but we would love to have you as a Food Tech teacher. |
| Dan - Hi, I am interested in teaching secondary maths. However, I don't have a first degree but do have a post grad certificate. I am in full time employment and cannot afford to do this without any income. Are there any routes in to teaching for me? |
| Teaching consultant - GTP is an employment based route which pays you a salary while you train look at http://www.tda.gov.uk/ebrcontacts. |
| Tubby - I lost my place on a chemistry enhancement course funded by the TDA due to inability to secure an ITT placement, what can be done to help those who want to teach but are finding it difficult to gain ITT placement? |
| Teaching consultant - You need to ask for feedback as to why you didn’t get a place its really important that you find out but do apply again for the next round. |
| sorcha - Hi, I have an honours degree in Tourism, but wish to get back into primary school teaching, what would be the best way? |
| Teaching consultant - You should gain some classroom experience and apply for a PGCE, stating your strengths in maths, stats, geography, IT and so on. |
| Robert - is it still possible to apply to ucas for 2008 entry to BA Primary Ed? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes, but your application will go into extra or clearing and you will have to go to anyone with a vacancy - it is very competitive. |
| Zoe08 - I am not qualified as a teacher. I do not have a degree. I am, however, qualified with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing as a dance teacher. I would really love to get into Primary teaching. Would anything I have already done count toward a qualification? Is there a way I can do it without getting a degree as this will be very costly! I have four A levels. What is the quickest way for me to get into Primary teaching? |
| Teaching consultant - You need to either take an undergraduate programme BAQTS over two years or finish a degree and follow this with a PGCE. There are a few courses please look at www.ucas.com or www.gttr.ac.uk |
| Z - I’m 22 (male) and have GCSEs only, what course can I do to get into Primary teaching. I don't want to do A-Levels, please advise? |
| Teaching consultant - You need an access course at your local FE college. |
| robert - I'm finding it hard to get local primary school experience. Where can I look other than the TDA web site and the local council web sites? |
| Teaching consultant - Telephone 08456000991 for an open school visit or look at http://www.teach.gov.uk/exploration |
| Dalitso - As a foreign student what do I do to apply for ICT? |
| Teaching consultant - You will be self funding if you want to do a PGCE see www.gttr.ac.uk and also check with UK NARIC that your qualifications are ok. |
| Honey - I have a BA Hons degree in clothing and textiles from Nott Trent Uni, have worked in textiles for 12 years and want to move into teaching at secondary school level, I am interested in learning whilst working. Is this the best option and would I need any further training? |
| Teaching consultant - You could undertake the GTP route in Design and Technology textiles see www.gttr.ac.uk for details we need such teachers so you would be given a bursary of £9,000 during the course. |
| Alexandra - Hi, I have little experience in working with children and know this is a necessary requirement. Due to my work I am unable to do voluntary work between 7:30 am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday. What other valid options are there for gaining experience in working with children? |
| Teaching consultant - You need to gain this experience in some way either through holiday clubs or through clubs such as scouts. |
| Mr T - I have a first degree in Economics and 10 years plus experience in the IT industry. I want to teach ICT at secondary school level, is my best route PGCE or what are my other options? |
| Teaching consultant - You would be very welcomed as we need ICT teachers and you would be given a bursary of £9,000 while you train on a PGCE or you will be paid as an unqualified teacher on the GTP route however for the latter you need to be employed by a school first. |
| Alex - Can bipolar people work with children? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes, there are degrees of disability, however and therefore a health assessment would be done to ensure that you would be able to cope with the rigours of the classroom. |
| katherine - what is the closing date for applying for pgce courses? |
| Teaching consultant - December 1st for primary and no date for secondary but when they are full they close to applications. |
| John - Good morning! I write on behalf of my son who is unable to access the internet today. He is 35 years old and has 10 years experience of TEFL teaching in various countries. He has the basic TEFL qualification and also the TEFL diploma which he took at Richard College Bournemouth. He has returned from four years in China with a wife and now wishes to enter mainstream teaching so that he can put down roots and start a family. His degree is a 2.1 in Archaeology and History taken at Cardiff Uni. He wants to know if it is possible to find a teaching post where he can do the teaching diploma "on the job". |
| Teaching consultant - Yes the GTP programme is that, but for history it is very competitive and therefore he must read the details on the TDA website and find a school to employ him as well as find a provider with vacancies. |
| Robert - is there anywhere that offers free A-level study to mature students to bulk up your grades relating to the national curriculum? |
| Teaching consultant - There are lots of courses at FE colleges including access and A levels. |
| Simon - is recent experience in a school environment necessary to apply for a training course? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes absolutely. |
| Dalitso - can I do both business studies and ICT? I have an interest in both and want to combine them. |
| Teaching consultant - You would train to teach one and offer to teach both once employed in a school. |
| Katie - Under the section 'work experience' on the PGCE application form, do I need to include details of all paid work here, or just work experience which is relevant to teaching? |
| Teaching consultant - Both, but obviously not every short lived jobs, only the most significant and relevant ones. |
| zahid - What degrees are recommended/popular that are indirectly/directly related to primary teaching? |
| Teaching consultant - Obviously the core subjects of maths English and science and the foundation subjects of history geog etc. are the most sought after. |
| Dalitso - how do I qualify as a home student? |
| Teaching consultant - That you have residence status have been here three years without being a student and have applied for residence status. |
| Jademaid - I taught in a primary school from 1980 to 1985. I have been teaching abroad for most of the time since then and am returning to the UK this summer. Do I need to take a refresher course in order to qualify to teach in the state sector again? |
| Teaching consultant - No if you are already qualified you don’t have to take a course but if you look at http://www.tda.gov.uk/returners there are returners courses that you can take. |
| emma - I did have the school and am now looking to do a HLTA course. Will that stand me in good stead for next year because I have more experience? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes definitely. |
| tonyjar - Can I clarify that my that my electrical and engineering degree will be sufficient to gain access to PGCE? I have been told that the degree must be based on the National Curriculum. My degree was biased towards Maths and Science so I'm hoping that this would be sufficient. |
| Teaching consultant - You have sufficient maths and science in there to qualify. |
| Simon - is recent experience in a school a prerequisite before applying for a course? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes it is. |
| Robert - what is the quickest method for me to get into primary teaching? I have gcse's in English, Maths, and Science, plus A level English and 75 credits from previous study BA Human Resources. |
| Teaching consultant - You could take a post as a teaching assistant and take a two year foundation degree followed by a two year top up with QTS or you could try to get credit for your one year top that up to degree level and then take a PGCE or the GTP programme for one year. |
| Jessie - It seems to me the GTP doesn't offer much higher income than the training bursary given with PGCE. Why is this? |
| Teaching consultant - GTP is a training route which offers a minimum of £14,000 but in London it is a lot more than that c £18,000 while PGCE depends on your subject or phase between £4,000 and £9,000 plus a golden hello of between £2,500 and £5,000. |
| zahid - After doing a degree involving/not involving QTS and after doing the PGCE course what are the career opportunities if I don’t wish to become a teacher? |
| Teaching consultant - You can use these as transferable skills if you wish. |
| Robert - How is a primary PGCE funded? What bursary can you get? |
| Teaching consultant - £4,000 plus a loan for fees and maintenance. |
| Sorcha - Do you have to have a degree in one of the main curriculum subjects? |
| Teaching consultant - No, many people access primary with degrees in law and business, but you have to show the areas that are as close to the curriculum as possible. |
| Jessie - I have French and Italian, but courses offering Italian are very limited. If I train in French only, can I still apply for jobs teaching Italian? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes, you can and most providers, if you train in French, will ask you to offer a second language. |
| Zahid - What’s the maximum main pay scale a primary teacher and secondary teacher can get? |
| Teaching consultant - This depends on the location so please look at http://www.teach.gov.uk/salaries for the full range. |
| Andy - Hi! I was wondering about the workload. Marking, Coursework, Homework etc. How do you keep on top of it all? |
| Teaching consultant - Like all jobs you have to manage your workload and its important that you ask a teacher these questions when you are in school gaining experience or phone 08456000991 and talk to a teacher advocate. Having taught for many years, I can assure you that its manageable if you are organised. |
| Mike - I am 42 years old and have an HND in Electronics and a OU degree in Mathematics and would like to go into primary teaching. |
| Teaching consultant - Fine you are well placed, do you have class observation experience ? If not phone 08456000991 for an open school visit or look on the TDA website for a taster course then apply for either PGCE or GTP. |
| Steven - Hi - I'm a male with a master’s degree and am looking to teach primary. The only experience I have is a three day taste course. Is this enough? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes it's a good start if you use it wisely on the form analysing what you saw and why that has confirmed that you want to teach. |
| Dympna - Hi, I have an interview this weekend for a PGCE in Glasgow, any tips, I'm really unsure what to expect. |
| Teaching consultant - Sorry we only cover England and Wales but look at our interactive interview for some tips see http://www.teach.gov.uk/interactiveinterview |
| Laura - what do would you recommend if GCSE grades weren’t as high as C? |
| Teaching consultant - You will have to resist if you are under 21 and if you are mature then either an equivalence test or an access course at an FE college would be appropriate. |
| Dalitso - Do you get paid as a teaching assistant? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes you can be. |
| April - I have studied secondary education in Spain and have the equivalent of GCSE level qualifications and have B.A.(Hons) in Dance Theatre, I would like to apply for a primary GTP. Is that possible? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes, it's possible especially if you can offer languages, also you need to stress the areas of your degree that are related to the curriculum in primary schools. |
| Laura - Can you advise on how competitive primary school teaching positions are? |
| Teaching consultant - Teaching posts can be competitive depending on the area of the country. Obviously, the west country for example is very popular but there are always plenty of jobs in cities like London. |
| April - I have British citizenship but I do not currently hold a British passport since I have dual nationality (British/Spanish) and I have a Spanish passport, am I still eligible for GTP? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes you are an EU citizen. |
| Dan - is the GTP an option with me not having a first degree? Like I said I do have a post grad certificate though. |
| Teaching consultant - You need to have a degree for the GTP although there is a version for those with 240 points called the RTP look at the details on the TDA website. |
| Brugesha - I am from India and I have did BSC. in maths. Will that do for teaching in the UK? |
| Teaching consultant - You must check with UK NARIC that your qualifications equate but it is very likely to be ok and we need maths teachers. |
| Bhrugesha - for international student what is fee for teacher training. |
| Teaching consultant - They vary by provider from £3,000- £10,000. |
| pdp - I am interested in teaching biology - I have degree in botany. Where should I start are there any online PGCE courses for that? |
| Teaching consultant - You can take a DL PGCE for example, at Brunel or the OU or through iTeach. |
| Emaan - hi, I have a BA 2:2 Hons in politics, I am really interested in teaching history at secondary level. I have read there is a lot of competition in PGCE secondary in history, would I be able to do a PGCE in history if I proved that my degree had elements of history and if I were to do a history A level before applying for PGCE, would I stand a chance? |
| Teaching consultant - History is very competitive, you may be better looking at citizenship. |
| Zoe08 - What are the most useful BA QTS subjects to take? For primary education? |
| Teaching consultant - Core subjects - English and Maths, Science and foundation subjects. |
| Robert - How much are tuition fees for PGCE Primary? |
| Teaching consultant - £3,070 however you will be given assistance with £1,200 of that and you can take a loan for the rest. |
| Laura - can you tell me if it is possible to get funding for access courses? |
| Teaching consultant - They are often part time and I am unsure of the answer telephone your local FE college and ask. |
| Dalitso - can I make an application before I get the class room experience and indicate this in the application? |
| Teaching consultant - Teaching consultant - If its maths and science, possibly but not for most other subjects. |
| Fran - Do I need a degree to become an unqualified teacher? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes |
| Sianip - I have a foreign BA in education, a BSc and teaching experience. At present I am in level two BSc in Computer Science and in the same time I am a Part-time MSc Disaster management Student at Coventry University. What advice can you give me to get into education? |
| Teaching consultant - You sound well qualified to teach but do you have a separate teaching qualification from overseas? |
| Honey - My textiles and clothing is in need in secondary schools, and I could get a bursary of £9,000. I need to work and earn. Could this £9,000 bursary be for night and weekend studies, or are there opportunities to train to be a teacher in a school, whilst getting paid? |
| Teaching consultant - You can take the GTP programme which has a salary of between c. £14k and £18k depending on location. |
| Nduwayo - I have read all the requirements and I feel I am eligible. |
| Teaching consultant - Please look at www.gttr.ac.uk and make an application for PGCE. We would be very pleased to receive it as we are short of such teachers. |
| April - Is it possible at this date to apply for GTP starting either in January or April 2009, and if so what should I do next as I am currently based abroad and I am teaching. |
| Teaching consultant - Yes it is possible to start during a year but do contact the chosen providers because you need to find a vacancy in a school and at a provider and match them together. |
| Jay - Hi, I am a full time tutor in Slough with 21 years experience with coaching children from the age of 5 to 16, in English, Maths and Science and have a 2:1 HONS degree in Applied Chemistry. I am very successful and confident in my work and I have now reached a stage where I want to use my skills to help a wider audience in a school system. I need teacher status and I am willing to train and would prefer to train as I work in a local school. My true preference is to work as a locum teacher, so I can work me an ever changing environment and spread what I have to offer. Can you please advise me on my best option forward? |
| Teaching consultant - You must have a one year contract in the same school to follow the work based GTP programme training while you work. You can't train while on supply teaching. |
| April - It seems the first step in applying for GTP is to find a school that accepts you as a trainee teacher, is this the case? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes absolutely. |
| Fran - My German school leaving qualification came with a NARIC comparability statement saying it is considered comparable to the overall GCA Advanced / Scottish Advanced Higher standard. Is this sufficient qualification for ITT? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes, for the English and Maths equivalence. You also, of course, need a degree. |
| Lesley - Is it still worth applying for PGCE course even without school experience? |
| Teaching consultant - Only if its a shortage subject and you can say that you have got some lined up. |
| Mike - Is there an upper age limit for those starting on one of these routes into teaching? |
| Teaching consultant - No there is no age discrimination. |
| Steven - is the gtp route primarily for career-changers, or could somebody fresh out of university apply for the gtp? |
| Teaching consultant - There is no age limit to GTP. |
| Moses - I am presently making out my application to storm under GTP and just secured a part time job with a high school as an exam assistant. Will it help my application if I include this? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes absolutely. |
| Zahid - Hi there, whilst or after doing a one year access course in primary education, what is the quickest way to become a qualified primary school teacher? |
| Teaching consultant - You need to become a graduate, so a three year programme at university or a PGCE for one year if you are already a graduate. |
| Lesley - I have all qualifications required as far as I know to apply for PGCE but have struggled with school experience as I work full time (not in a school) and have three children. What would be the best way for me to become qualified as a teacher, bearing in mind I have to support my children? |
| Teaching consultant - You could apply talking about your experience with your own children but its not usually enough - you need at least a couple of days in school try your children’s school. |
| Linda - With regards to secondary school training, do you think a PGCE will cover a wide enough range of dealing with classroom behaviour tactics that is often required or would most teachers say they already had a good background in this to start with? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes that is one of the focuses of the PGCE amongst others. |
| Fran - Where can I find details of the National Curriculum? |
| Teaching consultant - http://www.nc.uk.net |
| Fran - Is it generally allowed for parents to be at the same school as their children? And can they teach a class their child is in? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes its possible but not usually recommended as its not fair on the child -they may be bullied if pupils don’t like you or you tell them off and often a teacher is harder on their own children than others but it happens fairly often especially in secondary. |
| Zahid - On average, how many hours is a primary teacher required to work in a week? |
| Teaching consultant - There is a working time directive for teachers of minimum hours but do talk to a primary teacher to find out. Generally they will work the school day plus a couple of hours to prepare but also have PPA preparation time during the day of 10 per cent. |
| katherine W - Hi I know Primary school teaching is very competitive, Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of getting a PGCE placement and a job afterwards? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes be very focussed and gain as much experience as possible on a variety of areas e.g. SEN behaviour management. |
| 2134 - Whether a home student has to pay for the tuition fee of a PCGE course or covered by the bursary? |
| Teaching consultant - Home students also pay tuition fees. |
| Fran - Am I correct in saying that teacher training will be on only one subject, but I can then apply at school to teach more than one? If so, how many more? And do I need to show qualification for the additional subjects? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes usually. |
| Robert - what are tuition fee amount and maintenance loan amount for PGCE? |
| Teaching consultant - Please look at the following for details http://www.teach.gov.uk/pgfunding |
| Sunita - Hi, If I submit my application for a PGCE in Health and Social Care, could I start this September 2008, or would it be for the following September 2009? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes there are vacancies currently. |
| Jimmy - what qualifications do you need to teach History? |
| Teaching consultant - A degree in History and school experience. |
| Linda - are the bursaries for secondary school Science likely to remain at the level they are at this year for another year, especially since recruitment targets so far have not been met in Science and Maths? |
| Teaching consultant - No guarantees but probably. |
| Steven - Is teaching English at secondary level a very competitive area of teaching to get into? |
| Teaching consultant - There are lots of applicants for PGCE but also a lot of vacancies in schools as each school needs a lot of English teachers. |
| April - How do I find out the areas of dance related subjects that are relevant to the Primary curriculum? |
| Teaching consultant - You could relate to PE performing arts drama dance music etc plus as you say history look at the http://www.nc.uk.net |
| Sidra - I have done my B.Ed and a Mastera in public administration and having two years of work experience as a primary teacher trainer in Pakistan. Now I am in London and want to continue my career but don’t know what to do? |
| Teaching consultant - Are you a qualified teacher from overseas? if so please look at http://www.tda.gov.uk/ott if not please look at www.gttr.ac.uk |
| Trinalm - I have a 2.2 English degree, will I still be taken seriously when applying for a primary PGCE if I can prove I have enough experience? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes you will be taken seriously plus your classroom experience will make a good balance. |
| Mary - I have worked as a part time teaching assistant in a junior school for six years now and am thinking of doing a PGCE course - is there any other experience that I should gain first in order to strengthen my application? And when do I need to apply for entry in Sept 2009? |
| Teaching consultant - the new primary framework will be very helpful. |
| Bhrugesha - for international student loan is available? |
| Teaching consultant - No not unless you are EU. |
| Zoe08 - there hasn’t been much mention of the RTP in this forum. Can you give me more details on this? Is this not a usual route for people to take? What are the costs incurred by me if I take this route and how much can you expect to be paid while working in the RTP? |
| Teaching consultant - RTP is not a common route as it is difficult to work full time as a teacher and finish a degree and gain QTS however look at http://www.tda.gov.uk/ebrcontacts for help |
| Fiona - If I am not successful at my PGCE interview, is there a 'clearing' system as in undergraduate applications? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes look at www.gttr.ac.uk for details of extra. |
| Sidra - what is the cost of training and is there any support from TDA available? |
| Teaching consultant - Yes if you are a home student look at http://www.teach.gov.uk/pgfunding |
| Emaan - do you have to have a degree in English if you want to teach secondary English? i've got a politics degree. |
| Teaching consultant - English would be better why don’t you try citizenship for a PGCE and then offer to teach some English once qualified. |
| Claudia - I have a BA in economics with marketing as well as a MA in IR, PgDip in HRM and a tesol qualification. I am interested in teaching primary and wondered whether this would be enough. I am going to be teaching esol in Chile in the summer and realise I need experience in the UK too what else can you recommend? |
| Teaching consultant - You would still need to take a PGCE or GTP for a year despite all your current qualifications if you want to teach in mainstream school. |
