HOW TO BECOME A TEACHER IN THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY

Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers especially if you like to work with children, love to impart knowledge and have a desire to see change in the younger generation. It takes a series of certain courses and skills to become a teacher in the UK.

So what does it take to become a teacher in the UK?

1. Different stages – There are different stages and ages one can teach. This is important to keep in mind because once you choose which level you would like to teach, it is likely you will teach this level for at least a couple of years with the same certification. If you would like to change levels, this would involve going back to study to teach a different level. or the diploma in education and training
2. Primary and secondary courses – When it comes to teach KS1 and KS2, the age groups between 5 and 11 years of age, one would need to teach a broad range of subjects such as math, English, science, geography, science and more. When it comes to teaching older students in KS3 and KS4, math, English and science are the core subjects with electives in subjects such as arts, foreign language, design and computing.
3. To join a teaching training program – Must have a GCSE grade C in English and Math. Must pass tests for numeracy and literacy. Must have undergone a criminal records check. You must have a UK degree especially if you want to teach at secondary school with the degree relevant to the course you would like to teach. You can also have school based work experience for at least 2 weeks working with the age range you would want to teach.

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Other Teaching Career Options

If you enjoy teaching while travelling the world then working as an international teacher might be the right career path for you.

Living in interesting and exotic countries with the opportunity of international teaching is a great combination that comes with important responsibilities.

However, international teachers must meet specific educational and professional standards before landing dream teaching jobs abroad. International teachers work in international schools around the world and you can learn more about the need-to-knows here:

With increasingly more online or eLearning opportunities online teaching or tutoring is also on trend and provides exciting and more flexible opportunities for trained teachers as you can find out here:

Conclusion

With the above knowledge, you can kick start the process of becoming a teacher in the UK and abroad to make an impact and support many children in achieving their dreams and aspirations even virtually.