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Primary teaching advice

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  • 05-10-2008 7:04pm
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    brigc
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    Looking for advice on starting career in primary teaching. I'm 30 years old, currently working in an administrative role in higher education, and not finding it all that fulfilling. I have an Honours Arts degree, a Masters and phD. I have B in Honours Leaving Cert Irish. I don't have teaching experience at primary level, but do have some at third level and also teaching in FAS course. Will lack of classroom experience scupper me if I get called for interview? My current job is demanding, and at the moment getting classroom experience isn't feasible. Also, does anyone know when applications can be made for postgrad in Pat's? Also, how does Hibernia compare to Pat's in terms of future employment prospects?
    All advice very welcome


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    Trotter
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    brigc wrote: »
    Looking for advice on starting career in primary teaching. I'm 30 years old, currently working in an administrative role in higher education, and not finding it all that fulfilling. I have an Honours Arts degree, a Masters and phD. I have B in Honours Leaving Cert Irish. I don't have teaching experience at primary level, but do have some at third level and also teaching in FAS course. Will lack of classroom experience scupper me if I get called for interview? My current job is demanding, and at the moment getting classroom experience isn't feasible. Also, does anyone know when applications can be made for postgrad in Pat's? Also, how does Hibernia compare to Pat's in terms of future employment prospects?
    All advice very welcome

    I'd advise searching here for Hibernia and reading up on all the threads that are similar to your own. Employment prospects are very good regardless of how you've qualified. In order to get into the course though, you'll have to show how you've come to the decision that you want to teach children. For many thats teaching experience, working with children in a GAA or Drama club etc.


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