Help! Are PGCE courses the best route into teaching

[Morgantowers]

I want to teach Drama and Theatre in a Further Education setting so possibly 16 year olds through to adults. I have been to Drama School and I also have a Business Degree. I've worked solidly in both industries at different times.

The jobs I'm seeing all state that you need a teacher training qualification but I have to say it's not easy working out what I need.

My question is, is a PGCE the best way? If not, what else could I do? I've volunteered for years at primary school level but feel my subject area is best suited to FE.

Yes, a PGCE. You can do a Drama PGCE. Universities are holding open events in October, I would book onto one and ask them all of your questions. Good luck!

Thank you I didn't know about open events will do more research now.

getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/

I don't think you need a PGCE to teach in further education colleges (although it might limit your options more)

www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/financial-support-to-train.html

Personally, PGCEs are the best. Look at the link the above poster linked to though. You don't have to train through a traditional university route. There are other ways, where you might gain more money.

Do get something. You don't have to have a formal qualification for post-16 education, but that also means you don't need to be paid as much.

I hadn't realised until this afternoon that I can do PGCE for post 14 teaching. Thanks for the ideas and links I was really feeling a bit low not being able to see the best options for me.

You could do a cert Ed for post 16. Some colleges would let you do this whilst working. So apply based on experience - study for qualification as CPD.