Teaching Careers in the UK
To become a teacher in the UK, you must be in possession of certain qualifications. You will need to take a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) course, whose accreditation will allow you to teach within England and Wales. Students who study for a Bachelor of Education (BEd) will receive the QTS at the same time as the degree. Additionally, if you have a degree and wish to expand your qualifications, then the Postgraduate Certificate in Education will enable you to teach in the UK.
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Nursery Teaching
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Nursery teachers work with children aged between three and five, helping them to build social and personal skills, to develop their literacy and numeracy abilities, and to ensure they meet the goals set by the National Curriculum for early-learning. Nursery teachers are paid in the region of £21,102 to £30,842 a year, higher if working in inner-London.
Primary School Teaching
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Primary school teachers follow the National Curriculum to teach children aged between five and 11 in subjects such as English, math, art, physical education and science. Primary school teachers usually teach within one age group (key stage) and earn a salary ranging from £21,102 to £30,842.
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Secondary School Teaching
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Secondary school teachers teach children aged between 11 and 16 in a specific subject. Teachers in secondary schools are responsible for preparing the children for their GCSE and A Level examinations and the main salary range is £21,102 to £30,842 a year.
Supply Teaching
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Supply teachers work on a freelance basis and as a substitute for the regular teachers who are absent. Supply teaching is usually short-term to cover sick leave or holidays, although supply teachers are often called upon for long-term placements to cover maternity leave or when the regular teacher has left the position. Pay rates for supply teaching varies depending on the location, school level and time frame.
Special Needs Teaching
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A Special Education Needs (SEN) teacher works with children who have learning difficulties, physical disabilities and behavioral or emotional problems. An SEN teacher follows the National Curriculum, which may have been adapted to suit the needs of the children. The salary for this position is in the range of £21,102 to £30,842 a year.
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