postgrad in primary ed uk

1c1a

Hi guys,

Just a few quick questions if anyone knows the answers it would be great, my friend was looking into doing a Postgrad in primary education in the UK and went to her career guidance officer in her college basically she told her that if she was to complete her postgrad in the UK she would not get a job in Ireland because of the system used in the UK to train teachers(she would only be taught how to teach a certain age group) for example say 3 to 7 years old therefore she would not be capable of teaching 6th class here has anyone heard of this before? Shes not sure whether to apply or not now! Also if she was to apply would there be any financial assistance available to her?

thanks so much and if anyone knows anything about it it would be great.:)

1c1a

anyone?

byhookorbycrook

We have a number of UK trained teachers who have taught senior classes-and we're a Gaelscoil!

1c1a

thanks so much for your reply will let her know:)

bmarley

lots of people train in England and teach here. It's slightly different there in that you choose either the younger or older age group and will be qualified to teach in that age group. To teach in Ireland with the qualified teacher status from UK, person would have a few years to pass Gaeilge which is a requirement for teaching in primary schools. All teachers have to be able to teach Gaeilge.

1c1a

Cheers for that, yeah she already knew about the Irish, she was just wondering if it was possible to do her post grad there and return sit the Irish exam and possibly secure a job back home. Thanks so much for both your replies.