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Any teachers on here? 18:54 - Apr 4 with 936 views

Just about to start my final placement next week and then I'm just about done. Was wondering how long it was before people found a job, applied for a couple already, didn't get 1 and have another interview next week.

Any teachers on here? on 18:58 - Apr 4 with 921 views

ashes

Teaching what? Not easy out there, but need to know what u r teaching to advise.

Any teachers on here? on 19:03 - Apr 4 with 903 views

Frog

Any teachers on here? on 18:58 - Apr 4 by ashes
Teaching what? Not easy out there, but need to know what u r teaching to advise.

Primary and ICT at secondary. I prefer primary though, Key Stage 2 hopefully.

Any teachers on here? on 19:09 - Apr 4 with 887 views

ashes

How both? Primary or Secondary surely! Please explain.

Any teachers on here? on 19:18 - Apr 4 with 870 views

isitme

I had a job at the beginning of February of my last year. For teachers currently in a job they have to give their notice in by the end of May. Therefore virtually all jobs after that time are filled by NQTs or people who are currently on supply. A number of vacancies generally appear at this time when schools set their budgets based on pupil numbers and option choices.

They are big changes regarding what was ICT. There is now a greater focus on the computing element. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

I do not understand how you can be looking for both Primary and Secondary places. When I trained many years ago you either qualified as a Primary or Secondary teacher.

Any teachers on here? on 19:26 - Apr 4 with 856 views

ashes

I qualified in 2009. In ict, I do not understand how you can be both primary and secondary! Need clarification.

Any teachers on here? on 20:07 - Apr 4 with 798 views

Frog

I have done a 3 year degree in key Stage 2 & 3 which qualifies for ICT in secondary and also as a primary teacher.

Any teachers on here? on 20:09 - Apr 4 with 793 views

olympicdale

pretty sure DY is a teacher, could be worth a PM.

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Any teachers on here? on 20:30 - Apr 4 with 765 views

TVOS1907

I'm also confused about the primary/secondary conundrum.

Anyway, similar to what isitme says. I've mentored two trainees this year and they both have jobs already with their final placement still to come.

I don't think there is a definitive answer to the question, as it depends on whether it's primary or secondary you are trained in, what your subject specialism is and the area of the country in which you want to work.

Also feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

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Any teachers on here? on 20:31 - Apr 4 with 756 views

isitme

Any teachers on here? on 20:07 - Apr 4 by Frog
I have done a 3 year degree in key Stage 2 & 3 which qualifies for ICT in secondary and also as a primary teacher.

Do you have any experience teaching examination classes? If you don't that could seriously limit your chances of getting a job in a secondary school. I would have thought that anyone with IT skills would be very attractive for a primary school.

Any teachers on here? on 20:35 - Apr 4 with 751 views

Frog

Thanks guys. Just to clarify: The degree I have done does indeed qualify me to teach primary or ICT at secondary, subsequently I have done placements in both types of school and prefer primary. My final placement, which starts next week, is actually in a special secondary school so that should be interesting.

I've been watching the jobs pages and appears that although their are a few jobs around, May will hopefully be a little busier.

Any teachers on here? on 20:37 - Apr 4 with 747 views

Frog

Any teachers on here? on 20:31 - Apr 4 by isitme
Do you have any experience teaching examination classes? If you don't that could seriously limit your chances of getting a job in a secondary school. I would have thought that anyone with IT skills would be very attractive for a primary school.

Hi, taught Y7 & 8 and a little in Y9 but not examination classes.

Looking for primary in the Wigan area.

Any teachers on here? on 20:49 - Apr 4 with 728 views

TVOS1907

Any teachers on here? on 20:37 - Apr 4 by Frog
Hi, taught Y7 & 8 and a little in Y9 but not examination classes. Looking for primary in the Wigan area.

WiganDale will be able to give you more accurate advice about that neck of the woods.

When I was your age, I used to enjoy the odd game of tennis. Or was it golf?

Any teachers on here? on 21:00 - Apr 4 with 710 views

ashes

If you are male you should have a good chance with primary. Also you said you had applied for two posts with two interviews, that is a good record so your applications must be fine. If you can offer another subject that helps as well. I can teach maths also. I had two term placements in secondary after qualifying. Then got an opportunity teaching adults which I have been doing since.

Any teachers on here? on 21:26 - Apr 4 with 679 views

Frog

Any teachers on here? on 21:00 - Apr 4 by ashes
If you are male you should have a good chance with primary. Also you said you had applied for two posts with two interviews, that is a good record so your applications must be fine. If you can offer another subject that helps as well. I can teach maths also. I had two term placements in secondary after qualifying. Then got an opportunity teaching adults which I have been doing since.

I am indeed male but a (very) mature student, 50 very soon,just hoping that doesn't count against me. Thanks for your help.

Any teachers on here? on 21:54 - Apr 4 with 658 views

ashes

Any teachers on here? on 21:26 - Apr 4 by Frog
I am indeed male but a (very) mature student, 50 very soon,just hoping that doesn't count against me. Thanks for your help.

Feel free to pm me.

Any teachers on here? on 22:44 - Apr 4 with 615 views

Albert_Whitehurst

Don't know if its any use to you but I saw on my LinkedIn feed today that a TeachFirst contact is looking for teachers in computer science and ICT.

Can pass on the recruiter details if its something you want to look at.

Any teachers on here? on 23:47 - Apr 4 with 589 views

Frog

Any teachers on here? on 22:44 - Apr 4 by Albert_Whitehurst
Don't know if its any use to you but I saw on my LinkedIn feed today that a TeachFirst contact is looking for teachers in computer science and ICT. Can pass on the recruiter details if its something you want to look at.

Thanks a lot, but pretty sure it's primary I want to do, not keen on kids when they get past 11!

Any teachers on here? on 00:36 - Apr 5 with 557 views

joecooke

Any teachers on here? on 20:35 - Apr 4 by Frog

Having worked in a special needs secondary school for several years i can thoroughly recommend it.There are of course varying degrees of special needs and associated workloads consumate with that.

If when you have experienced that placement you feel that it is an avenue you would want to pursue then pm me and i will endeavour too help you.

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Any teachers on here? on 00:46 - Apr 5 with 550 views

Frog

Any teachers on here? on 00:36 - Apr 5 by joecooke
Having worked in a special needs secondary school for several years i can thoroughly recommend it.There are of course varying degrees of special needs and associated workloads consumate with that. If when you have experienced that placement you feel that it is an avenue you would want to pursue then pm me and i will endeavour too help you.

Thanks Joe, much appreciated.

Any teachers on here? on 20:57 - Apr 5 with 384 views

middale

Any teachers on here? on 21:26 - Apr 4 by Frog
I am indeed male but a (very) mature student, 50 very soon,just hoping that doesn't count against me. Thanks for your help.

I'm similar - a 46 year old mature student about to start my second placement. Well I will be when they actually find me a school near Brum.

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