Getting into teaching... advice needed.

[Joebob]

Hi all,

I have over 10 years experience as an IT trainer, but for the past 18 months I have been teaching Level 3 IT to 16-18yr old apprentices. Anyway, I have been considering for some time moving into teaching Computer Science or ICT in schools.

Currently PTLLS is my only teaching qualification, but would like to complete my DTLLS (or latest equiv qual) and I'm hoping I will find a school/college/academy who will support me through that.

What I would really like information on though is the best place to register my CV online for teaching jobs, or if there are any specialist agencies etc?

Any help very much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Joebob]

Thanks for the TES link, I just took a look.

I suppose I should have mentioned that I don't hold a degree. I have just been using the Live Chat feature on the Department of Education website and was advised that only independent schools or academies would employ me without a full teaching qualification and I can't get that without a degree.

This limits my potential career move somewhat!

 

[Joebob]

Just to update this thread, I landed myself a job as an IT Teacher with a Sixth Form College and they are going to put me through my Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

I start on 3rd October and I'm really looking forward to it

 

[Joebob]

Would be interested to know how you did this.

I don't have a degree, the highest educational qualification I have is Level 3 (in ICT). I have significant experience working in the IT industry as a Consultant which does entail training sessions with small groups.

Cheers

It's much easier to get into the private sector than the public sector so and for the past couple of years I have been delivering Level 3 BTEC in IT to 16-18 year olds on apprenticeships - this went a long way to securing me my new position - plus there is a shortage of teachers at present, even more so of IT teachers!

 

[Joebob]

You won't be able to get QTS without a degree.
But as you have found you can still teach but not in state schools.
Unfortunately the best you would be offered in academy school's would be unqualified teaching posts which come at a lower wage.

The reason a degree is a prerequisite to pgce QTS is because it's a masters level qualification and hence needs a degree to enter.
School direct is also pgce uni lead so you do the same course as core uni students.

I'm currently doing my school direct course. Not east at all.
There are 218 students this year, all have a degree or higher education. Unfortunately that's just how it is.
My uni also demands gcse maths and English or there is no chance even with a degree no matter your age! Many older students had to retake them (Inc me)

Stick with college age, the younger kids demand completely different skills and crap ton more paperwork.
I aim to teach in a college or uni one day

You can actually get QTLS but not QTS after doing the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training and many state schools now accept this qualification for teaching 14 and above.

http://samebutdifferentsch.weebly.com/qts-vs-qtls.html

I hear you above sticking with college age though. I definitely don't want to teach any younger than 16 year olds.