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Teaching and education
Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children from age 5 to 11.
You can do an undergraduate degree that leads to qualified teacher status (QTS), for example:
You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science and 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. For a postgraduate course you'll need a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course.
You'll usually need GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) and a degree for a teaching apprenticeship.
Volunteering
You'll find it helpful to get some experience of working with children though this is not essential. You can do this through paid work or by volunteering at a school, helping at an after school club or working on a holiday scheme. You'll usually need qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in a state school in England.
You can do a subject knowledge enhancement course to improve your understanding of the subject you want to teach. You can also attend teacher training events before you apply to get advice about the profession, the different training routes and funding. You can attend events in person and online.
You'll need:
You could:
You could teach pupils with special educational needs or move into pastoral care. With experience, you could become a specialist leader of education, supporting teachers in other schools. You could be a curriculum leader, deputy head and headteacher, or move into private tuition. There are also opportunities to teach overseas in international schools.
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) assessors support and assess vocational qualifications, helping trainees meet standards.
Early years teachers are specialists in early childhood development and work with children up to the age of 5.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants support teachers to help children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Montessori teachers help very young children to grow in confidence, and learn at their own pace.
EFL teachers help students learn or improve their English in the UK and abroad.
Training officers plan and run courses and workshops for staff within organisations.
Looking for a career in teaching? Pleasant street Primary School have a wonderful opportunity for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join the team, supporting teaching and learning and the welfare and wellbeing of children every day. Term time only and happy, calm, supportive and fully inclusive working environment.
Kickstart your career in Early Years as a Nursery Assistant! Join our fun, supportive team, and help develop and shape the lives of young children. Fully engage in our Level 2 apprenticeship, develop key skills, and earn your first qualification. Apply now and take the first step on your career ladder!
Looking for a career in childcare? Noah’s Ark Nursery are currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. You will be learning how to provide quality play and care through day to day activities, whilst building strong working relationships with the team, the children and the parents.
At Portico you will find the care and support for every child is second to none and the friendly environment created is one of trust, respect and honesty. As an early years apprentice you will be supporting the nursery team with all tasks in the nursery, following the EYFS curriculum. Fantastic benefits including uniform provided, pension and reward schemes.
To complement, appreciate and support the role of teachers and other professionals by undertaking workcaresupport programmes which enables access to learning in the community as part of a teacher planned approach. To support the class teacher and other senior staff on a range of teaching and learning experiences which deliver an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all pupils whilst meeting statutory requirements.
Promoting and working within an Early Years setting, meeting the needs of the children, families and community in which it is based, in accordance with the policies, procedures and working practices of the SchoolTrust.Working as part of a team in assisting and consolidating the provision of a high quality Early Years curriculum.
A fantastic opportunity has become available at Oratory Montessori Day Nursery. They are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their Good setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting childrens play, learning & development.
Are you looking to start your career in childcare? Kiddy Academy Wavertree are looking for a Level 2 Apprentice to join their team, you will be required to work shifts between 30-40 hours per week across 4-5 days. You will provide all aspects of care to children and learn with an award winning training provider.
Anerley Day Nursery in London, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. We offer a benefits portal, discounted childcare and a host of wellbeing benefits
Elan Pre school in Haywards Heath, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. We offer a benefits portal, discounted childcare and a host of wellbeing benefits
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