I am currently investigating whether teacher training could be a career option, and would be interested in teaching at secondary level. My preferred subject would be Maths, but I could also consider Physics or Chemistry.
I've got a couple of placement visits booked with local schools in the next few weeks, and am planning on submitting the UCAS application if the placement visits go well, but I would really value the experiences of the teachers on this board.
Some background - I graduated nearly 15 years ago, and have been working in a multinational since (currently in senior management). I studied Engineering at university, and have good A-level grades in Maths (and Further Maths), Physics and Chemistry. My reasons for considering career change are partly motivated by personal reasons (I have a young family and would like to be with them during the holidays, and I would like to stay close to what they are being taught at school), but also because I think it must be rewarding to be able to touch peoples' lives and futures so directly (and hopefully positively!).
I seem to have lost my motivation at work, and that is partly because of the pressure and hours required, but also because I have lost some of my passion for what I do. I have been considering teaching for many years, now would seem like a good time to make that step.
I am under no illusions whatsoever that it's a tough and challenging job, and I don't know yet whether I have the mental fortitude to do it, so please tell me your experiences and share any advice that you have.
Thanks in advance!
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Zhx3 · 02/01/2014 10:05
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