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Subbing in secondary schools

  • 09-05-2010 8:50pm
    #1
    ToasterSparks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 368 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm too late to apply for a PGDE this September, so I'll be applying for entry the September after. I'm interested in getting some subbing hours to get some experience and practice between now and then. I have a Commerce degree and Masters.

    Obviously I know that there are loads of qualified teachers looking for work and I'm not oblivious to the shortage of teaching positions. But I wanted to know what it's like to sub in a school, and how best to prepare for a potential subbing role (in terms of curriculum knowledge, etc.). Are you expected to know exactly what to do or is there some kind of guidance?

    Also, has anyone any advice about approaching schools to ask for subbing experience?


    Any advice or help you can give would be greatly appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    rose23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭rose23


    Hey...

    I was in the same boat as you two years ago!!

    Completed my degree in French and Geog and didnt get accepted to the the dip that year.. so I basically applied to any teaching position going in my subjects.. yes the thought was in my head that qualified teachers would get a preference but that cant stop you from applying.

    I was lucky I got a 6 month Maternity Leave in my subjects which was great.. it was pure luck I sent general cvs out everywhere local just stating I am free for any posts/supervision that may arise. This principal received my cv and he had a teacher in his school leaving on maternity leave in about 6 weeks time which he hadnt thought about, so basically I was called for interview and got it!!

    I still get phonecalls form schools who I sent my cv to asking me am I free for couple days/weeks so its defintaly worth your while sending out a general cv and cover letter to schools in your local area!

    Since completing my degree two years ago I have been covering maternity leaves since.. and I got accepted this year to do my dip in Galway!


    Grinds are great way to get to know the curriculum!!
    Any other questions just ask.. If I can help I will!! Best of luck!


  • #3
    ToasterSparks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 368 ✭✭ToasterSparks


    Thanks for that - yeah I always imagined that it would be pointless looking for work before my postgrad was completed, but you've given me a lot more hope now. I'm checking out the curriculum and it helps to have a brother in 2nd year too (he's doing Business). I suppose I'm just a little worried/nervous about knowing the subjects, but not having practice with the curriculum and teaching it.

    If I think of anything else, I might ask you for advice, if that's okay! Helps to know people have done what I'm doing.


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