Would like to become teacher...I don't have degree..

[misslideaway]

Or A levels for that matter. I only hve 5 A-Cs at GCSE level, NVQ level II and industry qualifications.

I have been looking into access course and then uni - problem is, I have a house to support and cannot afford to quit current job.

Does anyone know of another way? - I do not specifically want to teach children, I would be happy to teach adults, at any level. Thanks!

[Octavius]

What subject do you want to teach?

[smartowl]

I took my teaching qualification at Sheffield Uni in the 80's after 20 years as an aerospace engineer. ( I taught CDT).
I had few O levels but several qualifications in engineering, these, I suppose, were the equivalent of a degree.
I researched grants thoroughly and found a discretionary grant that supported myself, wife and 3 children comfortably.
May I suggest that you start by asking about a teaching course at your local Uni and find out if your qualifications are sufficient.
Good luck!

[gredosman59]

simple solution, rent out yr house, and do what i did, go to spain madrid or barcelona and teach english

[mountainboo]

You can do the Access part-time. You would study 2 subjects each year (4 in total, over 2 years). It would be a maximum of about 7.5 hours per week (home study not included). You may also be able to get financial help for the course.

It is possible to do the course via distance learning but I'm not sure if financial help is offered.

It is a great route to further education as it equips you with the skills necessary for degree level study.

I am starting the Access in September at my local college. I am in a similar situation, however I have given up my job to do this. If this is what you really want, you will find a way.

All the best x

[misslideaway]

Thanks for all of your advice. Its great to hear that other people have just found a way, and done it.

In response to Octavius - what I really wanted to do was to teach basic skills to adults with learning difficulties. And then I explored a little more and I'm interested in teaching as a foreign language too. As much as I would love to work with Children, at primary school level - I'm not sure I'm cut out for it :-)

Thanks Mountaintoo - I'm going to look into finding a part time access course.

Wish me luck :-)

[mountainboo]

Good luck misslideaway, let us know how you get on? x