Proof reading/teacher training / retraining as an accountant

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Hi has anyone done any of these things. I am at a bit of a loss. I have a 5 year old and an 19 month old, and want to work. In the short term I think that perhaps something like proof reading might be the way forward, then when the youngest starts school perhaps retrain as a teacher or an accountant.

Is there enough work as a proof reader? How do I get qualified.

The other option is to be a full time SAHM, which I like the sound of but am worried that when the children are a lot older will leave me lonely with no up to date skills.

Could anyone advise?

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I've done proof reading before but not freelance. Am thinking I might see what's out there but not too sure where to start...am currently a SAHM but after 4+ years I'm now a bit bored and want to do something else.

Hi - go to www.sfep.org.uk (sorry can't do link at the mo!).
This is the website of the professional organisation for editors and proofreaders - loads of info on training, rates, job prospects, etc.

They also link to sister organisation who offer training courses including distance learning.

Hope it's useful!

Hi, when my son I found work as a freelance writer and also doing some proof reading with a company called Content Now.

To be honest the pay is quite low, you get paid per word, so you have to motor through it to get a decent return! If you do writing rather than proof reading, you can choose the areas you are interested or have expertise in.

I found the proof reading boring to be honest, but each to their own! The good thing is that there is always work available and it is completely flexible, so you can work around your kids.

There are other companies that offer the same kind of work, so have a look around. One thing is that you do need to register as self employed (this is easy though).

The other thing I did was keep looking on a website called Working Mums, as they advertise jobs you can do from home.

Good luck anyway and let me know if you need any more info.

Hi thank you for your help. I fear that it would be boring, I shall go have a look at the websites that were recommended.

Hi, teacher training (PGCE) is quite demanding for the year - lots of assignments and portfolios of evidence to compile so you would have to consider that. An alternative to the PGCE is GTP where you do on the job training for a year and are paid a small salary. No less demanding as more lessons to teach and no support network at uni/college. Once your year is complete you need to do an NQT year to validate your qualification. This is a teaching job with a 10% reduced timetable and you are expected to compile another portfolio of evidence to show you have met various standards. The NQT year has to be completed within five years of teacher training and if you work part-time will take more than a year. The first couple of years can be stressful. However, the benefit of teaching is the there is a lot of flexibility to work part-time and you will get school holidays off to spend with DCs. It is also a hugely rewarding and satisfying job. You do need to know it is exactly what you want to do though. You would need to consider whether you want primary or secondary and what subject/s you would specialise in. A good way of working some of this out and getting to understand the profession better would be to contact a couple of schools and ask if you can do some observation. Hope this helps.