Hello I am just beginning the process of getting my teaching skills assessed in order to hopefully teach Religious Education in QLD. I am currently teaching general RE in a Catholic sixth form in Preston. I have previously taught in a C of E secondary school in Oldham. I have been teaching since 1997 except for a gap year in OZ and maternity leave for my two children. Just wondered if someone could help with my confusion on a number of things! Do I need to provide evidence for my teaching practice during my PGCE and my present teaching experience? Do I have to get a reference from my present employer as I really don't want them to know about my intentions yet? Do I need to get a break down of my BAhons and PGCE content? Do I require a reference from my previous school? Hope this makes sense! If anyone could help that would be great.

Andrea

PS. If anyone teaches RE in QLD and could let me know how likely job vacancies in the Catholic sector are I would be very grateful!

Will need transcripts and references. RE isn't on syllabus in QLD as far as I know, but you must have gathered this if you're looking at Catholic Schools. Sorry can't help with employment prospects.

Does anyone know if it is ok to get a reference just from your head of department or does the head have to give you your reference to get your skills assessed?

I asked Dept Head, responsible for KS3, for a reference and was assessed ok! I don't think it explicitly asks for a 'Head Teacher' reference?!

Hi Jasand

I'm a teacher at a sixth form college too (but ours is the best in the NorthWest - nuh nuh), this ones in Wigan can you guess which one lol??? Anyhow I just wanted to ask you the PGCE you did was it 16+ or was it for secondary school teaching - I did mine at Bolton and it was for 16+ so i'm a bit concerned as to whether I can register as a teacher - do you know??? Just wanted to say anyhow I applied for a job at your place and didnt get it

Hi,
My PGCE is applicable for 11-18. I am not sure how your qualifications would work! You college is only jusyt ahead watch out! Sorry couldn't help any more.