I was just wondering if a primary school teacher wishing to teach a specific subject in secondary school would have to redo their PGCE or follow other training to get further qualifications.
While I’m at it, can a secondary school French teacher apply to be a primary school teacher?
You have to take the classes and be certified for what you want to teach in secondary school. Good luck to you!
February 4th, 2010 at 9:49 am
I dont think so. You would need a whole new level of training as their is such a vast difference in the level of the syllabus you would be teaching. The best way to find out is to contact your college or someone who can give you the correct and proper information!
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February 4th, 2010 at 10:05 am
You have to take the classes and be certified for what you want to teach in secondary school. Good luck to you!
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February 4th, 2010 at 10:25 am
In England a qualified teacher (with QTS status) can apply for a teaching post in any school, primary or secondary. The headteacher or selection panel will decide whether the applicant’s qualifications and experience are appropriate for the post or for the school.
I taught in both primary and secondary schools and I have known many teachers who have done the same.
It is possibly easier for a primary teacher to teach secondary pupils if (s)he has the subject knowledge as good primary teachers understand teaching and learning.
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February 4th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Qualified teacher status in the UK is just that, you are a qualified teacher. It may seem bizarre, but you are qualified to teach in any school. However, someone whose training was primary will find it difficult to convince a secondary interview panel that they have the skills to tech in the other sector. To switch, a teacher would probably have to do extra training or arrange unpaid experience in the new sector.
Have a look through http://www.tda.gov.uk
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February 4th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Once you have QTS you can apply to work in any school or college
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