How to become a teacher in the UK? Step By Step Guide
Want to become a teacher in Further Education?
Teaching is a rewarding and graduate profession and it will be easy to get into teaching if you have a degree and have completed a teacher training course (AET - Former PTLLS. However, there are many routes to get into teaching without going to university and it totally depends on the qualifications and experience you currently have.
Learn the teaching qualification
required to work as a teacher/trainer in further education-
Find out whether it’s possible to become a Teacher without A-Levels. Take a look below at the frequently asked questions about a teaching career qualification:
“Can I get into teaching or become a teacher without a degree?
The answer is Yes. There is a route into teaching without a
degree but not without any type of undergraduate degree.
You need to obtain a qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach
in most state schools or equivalent qualifications to obtain QTS. You also
require to complete a teacher training program by an approved provider, which
means qualifying through an assessment-only route.
The assessment-only route is appropriate for graduates who
have enough teaching experience but haven’t taken a teacher training course;
though, it is not an option for school leavers.
“What academic qualifications do I need to be a teacher?
In order to become a teacher, the entry requirements are:
- GCSEs
Grade C/4 or above in exams for English and maths
- Gain
the professional skills and pass the test in numeracy and literacy
- An undergraduate degree
“Do I need A-levels to be a teacher?
To pursue a career in teaching, there is no requirement for
A-levels. If you decide to go to university and have GCSEs at grade C or above,
you can simply take the Access to HE Diploma route, which will allow you to go
to university. This diploma includes:
- 3
study skills modules.
- 17
modules on concepts of education, child psychology, disability, play, and
safeguarding.
“Why should you study Level 3 AET/PTLLS Teacher Training Course with Bright Learning Centre?
- At
Bright Learning, you can complete Teacher Training Course by Classroom-Based Learning in Leicester or Distance-based/Online Learning.
With the distance learning option, you can study from the comfort of your own home with a flexible study schedule.
- No
need to travel to the local college or any other training provider.
- You
have Tutor's Support & Guidance and access to the full course
material, PowerPoint presentation, hand-outs for your Micro-teaching
session.
- If
you study the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET/PTLLS) with
Bright Learning, you will also benefit from Functional Skills English and Maths courses. Functional skills are also the required training for teachers.
- The
Classroom-based training will include sessions by a qualified trainer,
lesson planning, group discussions, assessment planning, and inclusive
teaching techniques.
- Our course is made up of three 3 modules and will be completed in 3
consecutive days.
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