I've always wanted to be a teacher, and now I'm planning on actually doing teacher training. I've got childcare/ education experience. I've been a primary teaching assistant (qualified level 3), a nursery nurse, nanny, special needs worker and play leader. I have an English degree and would love to become a secondary English teacher.
So really I'd like some advice. Obviously I've got about 8 years experience across private and school settings, but everything's at primary level. So ill need to get some volunteer classroom experience at secondary level. My problem is, I can't afford to go back to uni, so I was thinking of applying for the school direct salaried route. I graduated with a 2:2 so I cant get any bursary/ incentive finance wise. Is this the best route for me? Am I missing any options? If it means anything for things like student finance- I am 26 and have been self supporting and living away from parents home for 7 years.
Does anyone have any words of wisdom, advice, tips for me? I feel a bit lost and need to figure out a plan. Thanks!