PGCE (Lifelong Learning) & GTP & MA ~ Australia Teaching
Nov 21st 2010, 5:33 pm
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PGCE (Lifelong Learning) & GTP & MA ~ Australia Teaching
Hi all ~ This is a query that may be a bit unusual, only for the fact that I got into teaching by an unusual route. My first teaching qualification (PGCE in Lifelong Learning) qualifies me to teach ages 14-19, plus adult learners and undergraduates. My second qualification (GTP) means that I also have QTS for ages 11-16. Plus I have an MA in Literature and am on the way to getting an MA in Teaching and learning.
My concern is that my PGCE won't be recognised in Australia as a qualification to teach in secondary schools, even though I have taught in a secondary school for the last 5 years. (Prior to that I taught at an FE college).
Would it be worth me applying for my visa on the basis that I can teach at college/university, or apply as a secondary school teacher (which I currently do)? I realise that the GTP isn't a recognised teaching qualification is Oz, and really don't want to scupper my chances before sending off for my Skills Assessment...
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Jo
My concern is that my PGCE won't be recognised in Australia as a qualification to teach in secondary schools, even though I have taught in a secondary school for the last 5 years. (Prior to that I taught at an FE college).
Would it be worth me applying for my visa on the basis that I can teach at college/university, or apply as a secondary school teacher (which I currently do)? I realise that the GTP isn't a recognised teaching qualification is Oz, and really don't want to scupper my chances before sending off for my Skills Assessment...
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Jo
