I currently teach A Levels and have done for the last few years as there is enough demand at my school for my subjects to not need to teach KS3 or KS4. I had been really enjoying it but over the last year I've thought about changing.
I'm considering looking into being a nursery teacher. Firstly - is there any chance I would get a job doing this? My degree is in psychology and I did child development modules. I know I would have LOADS to learn, but would I be considered? I'm currently second in my large department, get outstanding in observations and run lots of CPD in school so hope that shows I am good at what I do and could learn to do well in nursery too. I would also use maternity leave to get work experience in a nursery even if just for a few days so I would learn a bit about what the job involves and be able to show some knowledge at interview.
Secondly - what is the work load like? I am SO sick of marking essays. I am in no way assuming the grass is greener - e.g. I know that although the PE teachers at my school have less marking, they spend hours at fixtures each week! So not having essays to mark appeals but I know there will be other work, just not sure what!
My main reason is that DC1 is due this spring, so I'm thinking perhaps for September 2018. There are loads of primary schools near where I live so I would have more schools to apply for (if they would even consider a job application from me) whereas for secondary school there aren't as many so finding a school that's local that would make childcare easier would be harder. I can't face a one hour commute each way to my current school when I have a baby!
Any honest answers and advice would be really appreciated.
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SaltedCaramelEverything · 09/01/2017 08:48
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