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The most sought after courses in the education industry

Do you want to become part of the education industry? It can be a little complicated when you try to figure out what kind of qualifications you need and what kind of programmes you need to follow in order to make sure that you are certified enough to take on a role that has a responsibility of providing knowledge to others. Our blog this week is all about what you need to know about some of the most sought after programmes in the field.

Training to be a teacher is challenging but there are a number of benefits to a teaching career. You’ll use your knowledge and skills to inspire and educate the next generation and the variety of your job means that you’ll gain plenty of transferrable skills in return.

You’ll get to watch young people learn and develop, meaning that job satisfaction is guaranteed. What’s more, you’ll have ample opportunities to progress your career.

Teachers also enjoy great job security and other benefits such as a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and a pension.

What are the age groups in the UK for the qualification?

The education system in the UK is divided into primary and secondary schools and authorities execute a three tier system. These stages include the following;

  • Early years foundation stage (EYFS): 0-5 year olds – nursery and reception
  • Key Stage 1: 5-7 year olds – school years 1-2
  • Key Stage 2: 7-11 year olds – school years 3-6
  • Key Stage 3: 11-14 year olds – school years 7-9
  • Key Stage 4: 14-16 year olds – school years 10-11.

When you try to gain your experience and qualifications you need to know which of these age groups will be correct for you. If you happen to have the QTS status, which is the Legally Qualified Teacher Status you will be qualified to teach for any of these age groups. However, if you want to move between age groups you will be required to demonstrate that you have the right experience and skill to do so.

What subjects are in high demand for teaching?

Primary schools cover KS1 and KS2 and teaching content is broad, covering the whole range of national curriculum subjects:

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science
  • Art and design
  • Computing
  • Design and technology
  • Geography
  • History
  • Languages (at KS2)
  • Music
  • Physical Education (PE), including swimming
  • Welsh (in Wales).

Primary schools are also required to teach religious education (RE). Some primary Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses include a specialism such as maths.

Secondary schools cover KS3 and KS4, and sometimes post-16. Core subjects include maths, English, a science, citizenship, computing and physical education. Schools must also offer at least one subject from each of these areas:

  • Arts
  • Design and technology
  • Humanities
  • Modern foreign languages.

Teacher shortages in the UK and what they are looking for

The national shortage of teachers in the UK is a serious problem, and with the number of secondary school students set to rise by 15% by 2027, it could only get worse unless policy makers take action. The number of primary school pupils will fall slightly by the same date as the effect of the baby boom in the early 2000s starts to level off. But there is a significant shortage of the number of teachers in certain specialisms. What makes some teachers more in demand than others?

How much are teachers paid?

It is not necessary that you stick to teaching within the UK alone. You can become a teacher anywhere in the world. But knowing what kind of salary scales each of these countries offer will help you in making your decision. Given below is a chart with the different salary scales that teachers can receive in many countries of the world.

Why is teaching one of the best jobs to get into?

The potential to transform lives – speak to any teacher right now and ask them how amazing their job role is and they will tell you how satisfying it is to be able to complete their part in nurturing young minds to take on tomorrow.

It gives you the chance to be continuously creative – of course there are increasing levels of accountability in teaching, but teachers are allowed to be creative in every lesson. Even in observations, in fact most of all in observations, lessons are encouraged to be creative and interesting to engage the students. Teachers have so many opportunities to try new ideas, and indulge in iterative process to ensure the optimum learning environment is created.

It offers you a chance to continuously get better – teachers are not only encouraged to seek continuous professional development, but can ask for observation on a regular basis, to provide opportunities to grow and learn from masters or more experienced practitioners. In so few professions is there such support, and considering that as a minimum, contracts are for a year, teachers have so much time to demonstrate improvement. A growth mindset is part of the foundation of teaching.

It is a grounding, humbling profession – the amount of work teachers do compared to remuneration is shockingly disproportionate, in 2 senses: firstly, in terms of how many paid vs non paid hours of work they receive, and secondly, in relation to other similarly creative and important (and not so important) vocations in our society. But that is not why teachers teach. So few teachers go into the vocation for the salary – it’s a calling before anything else.

There is always satisfaction somewhere – teaching is a calling, and no one enters it without his or her inner voice telling him or her that. Of course there are always some imposters, but the massive majority have their hearts in the right place. How cool is that for the students?

Having said that, teaching can be and is incredibly demanding, and often we can lose sight of that calling, bogged down in aspects of the profession that don’t seem to be connected to it. But on closer inspection, most of the extra demands are actually central to the job itself: explaining to parents where you are coming from; being observed; collaborating with others; marking.

 

Getting into teaching in England

To become a qualified teacher in state-maintained schools across the UK, you will need to undertake Initial Teacher Training (ITT) or Initial Teacher Education (ITE). Entry is generally rather competitive , but less so for subjects that have a teacher shortage like math, physics and languages.

Completion of ITT leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England and Wales, and the Teaching Qualification (TQ) in Scotland. Some independent schools, academies and free schools might not specify QTS or TQ as an entry requirement.

Graduate teacher programmes always include:

  • 120 days of practical classroom experience in two schools or more
  • academic study, giving you the knowledge and understanding to teach successfully
  • experienced professional mentoring and tutoring in classroom management
  • Ongoing assessment of your teaching skills.

Do you always have to study for years to become a teacher?

No. the conventional methods of education are still valid but especially at a time like this, where we are dealing with a global pandemic, it is obvious that innovative methods of learning will be needed. You can now study online and get the correct amount of credits needed in order to ensure that you are qualified. But when you do so. Make sure that you are gaining your skills from the right accredited educational partners.

1Training offers you a wide range of programmes that can help you get certified .

 

Course Price

Eligibility Requirements

Career Path

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare & Education with Official Certification

£1,249.00

19 years of age

basic understanding of English language

numeracy and ICT.

Early Childhood Educator

Childcare Provider

Childcare Teacher

Childcare Worker

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare & Education

£599.00

19 years of age

basic understanding of English language

numeracy and ICT

Early Childhood Educator

Childcare Provider

Childcare Teacher

Childcare Worker

Diploma in Special Education Needs (SEN)

£399.00

must be 16 years of age or more

basic understanding of numeracy, English language and ICT

Special education teacher

Special education assistant

Level 3 Award in Education and Training – AET (Formerly PTTLS) with Official Exam

£799.00

must be 19 or over

basic understanding of the English Language

numeracy, literacy and ICT

Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Award in Education and Training – AET (Formerly PTTLS)

£199.00

must be 19 or over

basic understanding of the English Language

numeracy, literacy and ICT

Teacher & Trainer

Consultant

Tutors & Instructors

Headmasters

Education consultants

Education providers

Office clerk & Administration Assistant

Educational Psychologist

Lecturer or Classroom assistant

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training with Official Exam

£1,999.00

Vocational or academic qualification at Level 3 or higher

Basic level of literacy, numeracy and ICT ability

 Teacher

Educational Psychology Certification

£349.00

must be 16 or over

basic understanding of English and basic IT knowledge

Educational Psychologist

Special Educational Needs Teacher

Teaching Assistant

Social Worker

Student Support Worker

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

£449.00

Vocational or academic qualification at Level 3 or higher

Basic level of literacy, numeracy and ICT ability

Teacher

What are the top five professional growth areas for teachers?

As is the case with all professionals, teachers and principals must continue to grow and learn and keep themselves updated

Then, the big question is, what are the top five professional growth areas requested by schools? We have tracked this over a decade; here is what we found for the past two years:

Leadership tools and skills for teacher leaders. There is a growing recognition that those leading subject areas or departments, years, groups or grade levels, and other similar specific areas can have a strong, positive influence on student learning.

Classroom assessment strategies. On the list for over a decade, the emphasis has now shifted strongly toward an interest in how best to leverage ongoing or formative assessment.

Standards-based grading, recording, and reporting. Many schools have either made or are in the process of making this shift and wisely seek out examples and training.

Curriculum “clean up.” We hear from many schools that want to look again at the “big picture” when it comes to their curriculum. Is it still the right one? Is it fully aligned? Is the system for refreshing it robust? etc.

Strategies for personalizing learning and differentiating instruction. Differentiation has made a resurgence in the past couple years, in acknowledgment that learning has always been personal and therefore all our instructional practice must take this into account if our students are to have the optimal opportunity to learn.

If you want to be an educator, these are some great starting points for you. In our next blog we hope to bring you some general information about teaching that we think will help you clarify your doubts and choose your specialization. Meanwhile if you have any questions, contact us on [email protected] for information.

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