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I want to be a primary teacher, and was wondering how easily you can get a job after your degree (primary education hons degree). So many people want to become teachers these days, and I was wondering how easily you can get a job after you have graduated at university, because of the high competition.
2 answers - Asked By: Frankie346 - 9/5/2007
I am interested in becoming a primary school teacher or some job which involves working with young children. What would I need to do to become this? And would I have to go to uni?
3 answers - Asked By: Watermelondrea! - 2/28/2012
(A primary teacher with full avaliability) in the Sydney area. I know this question is vague but answer to the best of your ability. Thx I don't think you understand what I'm saying, I mean in Sydney. 1 or 3 times a month? I don't think so. Please don't answer the question if you don't know anything about it.
1 answer - Asked By: Joanne C - 1/19/2008
Hi, I'm a registered primary school teacher in Korea and also registered in nz through the teacher's council. And I'm wondering if a full time job offer from a kindergarten can help me to get a residence visa through Skilled Immigration category. Can primary school teacher get a full time job offer at a kindergarten? It will be the Heretaunga area.
1 answer - Asked By: 승민 - 11/14/2012
Hi I have recently qualifed as a Primary teacher but I didn't even make an interview. I looked at all of the websites that gave tips and followed them, but I became really disheartened that I did not get one interview. Has anybody got any good tips or good suggestions on things to write in a letter of application? Thanks
4 answers - Asked By: - 9/28/2010
I would like to study to be a key stage 1 primary teacher but have been told i would have to study 2 years foundation part time then 1 year B A full time followed by pgce or gtp full time. I am a single parent but own my own home and could not afford to stop working to do the degree full time . Is there anyway around that ? i have asked about grants but they do not even cover my mortgage !
7 answers - Asked By: juberdubber - 1/24/2007
I am thinking about becoming a primary teacher. What are the advantages and disadvantages? What is the pay like? Overall, do you enjoy your job?
4 answers - Asked By: ♥ Emz ♥ - 6/23/2008
I need to pick my A-Levels soon and would like some advice on what to take, I am considering primary school teaching as a job. I already know that i want to take Music, Design and Technology and Religious Studies, but i cannot decide whether to take History or English Literature for my fourth option. I spoke to one of my old primary teachers and he said that they are good options, and i asked him whether i should take English or not and he said it would look good but its not essential. Is it actually essential to take English or does it not really matter? If not then i would really like to take History.
2 answers - Asked By: Fran - 2/28/2013
Iam not sure wot i wanna do wen i leave school , im 17 atm and hav a lot of qualifications and kinda want to be a primary school teacher, is anyone know any or have the job ? if so wots it like ?
3 answers - Asked By: MrsJaredLeto - 8/22/2009
I am thinking of applying to university and doing a Bachelor of Education course with Qualified Teacher Status. After doing this course how hard is it to get a job as a Primary School teacher and what is the job like? Thanks in advance!
2 answers - Asked By: The Stig - 8/12/2008
I have been a primary school teacher for ten years. I love working with children, controlling my own hours etc but am finding the red tape and democracy just too much now. What other jobs can I do with a BA Hons QTS???? I need to earn £35k to match my current salary, but something a little different would be good. Any friendly suggestions to help me see things from a different perspective would be great. Thanks sarah
2 answers - Asked By: SARAH E - 10/16/2009
I'm going to attend UT-Austin this coming fall for an education major. Of course I know teaching is not exactly a high-paying job but I'm interested in working at higher-class schools (aka richer districts). My question is should I attempt to go for a Masters or minor in child psychology or both? Basically, what should I do that will make me an acceptable candidate for such district. I'm thinking of becoming a primary teacher but I might change my mind to get an all-grades certification. Thanks in advance
3 answers - Asked By: Janie - 5/31/2009
My dream job is to become a primary school teacher but i am really stuck on where to start, i know i need C's and above in maths, english and science for GCSE's but after that i am really confused and would love some help and direction for what my next step should be regarding college and A-levels and if i can choose any subjects to take for A-levels or if i have to only pick certain ones for the future career as a teacher and aswell as university regarding a teaching degree ?? :) any help would be grateful thank you.
4 answers - Asked By: Izzy - 5/9/2013
So I know I have to do English,maths, science and a language for the law but which language as I'm best at German, but apparently primary schools only do French? Also what level do I need to pass? Also what other options do I need, what's most important, I have to history or geography. I hate drama and art but I have done some research and it said drama and art are very useful things to have for being a primary teacher, but can I not do them and do ICT and music instead? And is it useful to do sport too Overall what lessons shall I choose for being a teacher and what levels do I need to pass also if you can how long will this take me after secondary school? Thanks in advanced xxxxx
2 answers - Asked By: Facebooker1232 - 4/16/2013
I have always had an interest in teaching, and when i am older i would like to be a primary school teacher. I have been thinking about it as i am nearly in my last year at high school and always get asked about what i want to be. is a primary school teacher a good job? what the positives and negatives? + is it well paid? thanks.
2 answers - Asked By: danni - 11/9/2008
Hi all, I would love to study to become a primary school teacher. I am about to get married and would like to have children. Is it possible to become a teacher with out having to travel through the country to obtain employment. Any tips from people experiencing the recruitment process to become a primary school teacher would be much appreciated.
1 answer - Asked By: Jazzie - 3/9/2009
I am a senior student, and I would be a primary english teacher. My parents help me find a job teaching at a village which is stable and smooth. However I wanna ba a interpreter and stay out of the village I come from. since it is too hard to find a decent job at the moment, and also my mom said my dream is too hard to realise, i have to rethink about it? what do u think?
1 answer - Asked By: della.zheng - 12/7/2009
I would like to become either an early learning teacher or a primary teacher. Should I choose to do my studies in the UK, Northern Ireland, Australia or New Zealand? Where would I have more job opportunities after qualifying? I am Irish/Swiss.
1 answer - Asked By: mcnamaralouise - 7/23/2012
I would like to become either an early learning teacher or a primary teacher. Should I choose to do my studies in the UK, Northern Ireland, Australia or New Zealand? Where would I have more job opportunities after qualifying?
1 answer - Asked By: mcnamaralouise - 7/26/2012
I'm thinking of moving down to London this Summer. I am a primary school teacher, and am unsure of what the job situation is like in London. Would appreciate any thoughts or comments Thanks
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