what qualifications do I need to become an art teacher, and how do I go about doing so?

poppyprimrose | 13:07 Mon 02nd Nov 2009 | Jobs & Education

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I want to become an art teacher. I have my gcse's and also went to college and got a merit in art and design, but where do i go from here? and how?

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Androcles

You seem to be a bit too qualified to be a teacher.........

Seriously, what level do you want to teach at - that will set where you go next

poppyprimrose

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anywhere really, I just want to teach. What advice can you give me? thanks

redman41

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tamborine

Circulate CVs to schools/colleges/publishers/advertisers/print
ers/newspapers/magazines
(most can be done online) scour local papers etc.

factor-fiction

Look on here.
http://www.tda.gov.uk/
You'll need a teaching qualification- either a teaching degree or any other degree (or equivalent) plus a 1 year PGCE. Depending on what you did at college you may be able to get on a PGCE straight away.
Good luck

Lil O'lady

You need to qualify as a teacher and to do this you will need a degree. (I take it your college qual's are A-level / equivalent?) You could enroll full time for a B.Ed teaching degree, or do a degree in any related subject- such as Art - and then a one year PGCE. Or you could do your degree part-time / distance learning while you work. Many schools now employ teaching assistants who are not qualified teachers, and this a good way to earn some money and gain valuable experience of the school working life. If you get your feet under the table with a school, and get a degree, the school may support you to do the Graduate Teaching programme ie you get paid as a teacher while you do the training 'on the job'.
You will need to decide broadly whether you want to work at primary,secondary or college level - there is relatively little movement of teachers between sectors once they have started off. To do this, see if you can be allowed to observe for a day or a half day at a couple of schools near where you live. This should give you some insight into which sector appeals most. You could also use volunteering in a school as a way into paid work.
But you will still need that degree to become a fully qualified teacher.

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