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Advice on becoming a science teacher.

  • 01-02-2018 04:41AM
    #1
    Stan27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 531 ✭✭✭


    Hi everyone.
    26 year old male who has been thinking hard about becoming a secondary teacher (science).
    Just looking for general advice please.
    I have two friends who are doing the same and love it.
    They say there are loads of jobs, but of course I would love any extra advice.

    Thank you in advance.


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  • #2
    Exiled1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭Exiled1


    Get an honours degree that will enable you to teach at least two STEM subjects. Then a two year PME.
    How do you know you would like teaching? Have you worked with teenagers in a voluntary capacity? This might give you a few clues about your suitability/whether you would like to spend the remainder of your working life dealing with teenagers and all their issues (and their parents).
    Be prepared to spend a few years working as a part-timer.
    Do your course requirements and Teaching Council research first. Then come back with some specific questions.


  • #3
    Stan27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 531 ✭✭✭Stan27


    HI.
    Yes I have a level 8 degree (science) from UCD.
    Yep I have worked with young people and I liked it. I have been thinking about this for a while now.
    Ive also worked with the public a lot, so Im good with dealing with people.
    Thanks


  • #4
    Exiled1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭Exiled1


    Better get moving if you wish to apply. AFAIK the closing date for application for PME is about this time.
    If you feel strongly about it, make the application.


  • #5
    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    financial circumstances should also be taken into account.
    Don't expect to survive on a pension if you're late into the profession. Be prepared to retire at 70. This means you need to be fit and not take things to heart to look after your mental health.
    Can you afford accommodation for the first 5 years at least (unless of course you walk into a permanent job).
    Maybe you could find work near your parents home. Or you had a partner with a reasonably good income.
    Holidays are good especially if you had a partner who is a teacher.
    Maybe if you know some teachers they could give you a heads up on any jobs in a good school. Joining a school with a good support network is handy. Some schools could leave you twist in the wind and struggle away without help.


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