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Subbing while doing the PGDE?

  • 11-08-2008 4:46pm
    #1
    NewbieT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi Guys.
    As a mature student with a family to support (violins in the distance), I was wondering if anyone could give an indication as to whether paid subbing hours/days are available and likely while you are doing the HDip?

    Some ex-teachers I have spoken to reckon theres loads, but with the recent changes to the dip format etc, I'm wondering if anyone who has recently finished the program could give some advice/feedback?

    I'd really appreciate any help on this.


Comments

  • #2
    sitstill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭sitstill


    I did the hdip last year and I got some subbing, but it was variable. Some weeks I got loads, other weeks maybe just one class and I had a four week period where I got none. So in short, it is available, but I wouldn't depend on it!


  • #3
    NewbieT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭NewbieT


    Thanks for the info. Can I just ask how that worked re rates, paymernt etc?

    Thanks again


  • #4
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,680 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Its totally variable and usually depends on resource hours coming up during the year or also people out sick and of course your subjects. To be honest if you want to be guaranteed of money, get a Sat job etc. Not to be smart but even McDonalds guaranteed hours could be better if you want a safe income.
    Pay rates are on the dept website but again, pay rates can depend on contracted hours, subbing etc


  • #5
    NewbieT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭NewbieT


    Thanks again.
    I work fulltime running a bar, and have done for the last two years while I finished my degree, but I'd love to get out of it. Sounds like the subbing will be a handy extra rather than a replacement, unfortunately. Oh well, only a year to go!


  • #6
    gaeilgegrinds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,376 ✭✭✭gaeilgegrinds


    Don't rely on it. As you said yourself, it's an extra source of income. It's getting so hard for fully qualified teachers with years of experience to get full hours now that not many schools that I'm aware of give that many hours to their Dips. Hopefully you'll get some but really depends on the school.


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