Personal statement

[Haribosmummy]

Hi,

Just wondering if any teachers / people training to be teachers could let me know what they wrote in their personal statements?

I'm applying for chemistry at secondary level. I have the degree and lots of industrial experience. I've got some teacher training / work shawdowing sorted, but don't really know what to write / how to write it.

SHould it be written as a covering letter?

If anyone could give me an example, I would be really grateful!

My MN e-mail is ycbs @ fsmail . net
thanks!

HM

Is this an application for training or for an actual job? DH is an admissions tutor so I could ask him...

Thanks Clam.

it's to be accepted onto the PGCE course.

I've been accepted onto a 3 day 'taster course' and also have work shadowing at Berkhamsted and Ashlyns (to give me experience of private and state sectors!)

Thanks again.

OK, well he says the personal statement should be included as part of the UCAS form. Basically, you'd need to make it clear why you want to teach, what personal qualities you have that would help, what you've gleaned about the nature of teaching and learning from the work-shadowing, what qualities you gained from your degree and industrial work that could translate into teaching, e.g. people management, time management skills etc..), plus any other relevant experience (PGL/Camp America, that sort of thing).

Thanks Clam. I've written my first draft - my dad is currently reading it - fine tooth comb in hand!!!!

When do you need to get your UCAS form in? Can it wait until after your work experience - your reflections on this will really strengthen any application.

With any UCAS statement, at least 75% of it should be about your passion for the subject you want to do. The rest can be about any personal qualities you think would be useful.

Yes, I have quite a bit of time before I need to submit the form - and, to be honest, I'm not really thinking about submitting it for a few weeks yet, but I want to get the bulk of it written and then spend some time re-reading and refining it...

thankyou!