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Thinking of switching career to teaching

JonnyMarbles · 2019-02-27 20:16:01

Hello, I am seeking some advice and really just thinking aloud with others. I am currently working as a professional for the last 6 years. It's going ok, but I am lacking some skills that hold me back from really feeling like I excel at my job. These skills are social skills, how to interact with people etc. It's not…

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#32 16-11-2019 11:04am

Treppen

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Triona00 wrote: »

Hello,

Are secondary teachers capped at teaching a certain no of hours per week?
I'm looking to do a masters in education.

Does anyone have any knowledge on it is easier to get work as a secondary teacher then a primary one.

If you get primary teaching the chances of getting a full wage are a bit better. Secondary you might be on non-full hours sub work so paying rent might be trickier. But in both cases you could get lucky and land on your feet.
Increase chances in secondary by having an in-demand subject, what subjects were you thinking of teaching?
For primary a positive disposition towards Maths and Irish would be a good thing!
In both cases if you have had a relatively good rapport with the school or teachers you had when a student it might be a good idea to sound them out (schools like to have a former poacher turn gamekeeper).

GAA, Religion and Nepotism ... To paraphrase a minister... “mandatory but not compulsory”:pac:

Either way be prepared to put aside about 10 years of erratic earnings. Most of the NQTs I know have been living at home with the folks for a few years to get money for rent or a deposit together. I know most people of that age are doing that anyway but just be realistic about people who'll tell you it's a handy number and you're overpaid.... Cue lurkers.

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