Rachel McGreal and Leon Kuforiji JOURNEY TO QTS QUALIFIED TEACHER STATUS Rachel McGreal and Leon Kuforiji
University
Galway BSc Biochemistry and Physiology Graduated – 2007 Crossroads – work for Coca- Cola/teach in the UAE
Unqualified Teaching
Abu Dhabi Science degree unqualified teaching position Key Stage 1 Class Teacher 2007-2010 Decided to do PGCEi
PGCEi
Dubai University of Nottingham PGCEi 1 year course Full-time teaching – Abu Dhabi Part-time college - Dubai £7000 NO QTS
Dubai Empowering Learning Dubai/London-based teacher training and recruitment company Offered QTS Train in England
Signal Failure Delay Expected
Essex Grays – unqualified Year 5 CT Scheduled to begin Assessment Only route to qualification Course postponed
QTS
Raynham Primary School Via EL – job as CT Year 4 E-qualitas + Raynham = QTS £3000 – covered by EL Gained QTS in 18 weeks (standards + planning file across all Key Stage 2)
Challenges Support Full-time teaching + paperwork Work/life balance
Benefits Hands-on teaching experience Practical training No coursework Earning whilst training
University
Oxford Brookes University BA Hons Architecture Graduated 2007
Post Graduate
RIBA Completed Part One of RIBA Qualification Applied for Architecture work placements
Station Closed Until Further Notice
Full-time Employment Worked within the retail sector Coached football in USA
Volunteer Teaching
Raynham Primary School Volunteered as Teaching Assistant Boosters Enquired re: Teaching routes Unqualified Teacher Full-Time
QTS
London South Bank University / Raynham Primary School GTP QTS gained 2013 NQT
Challenges Balancing teaching, coursework and standard folder University one day a week Planning ahead
Benefits Hands on teaching experience Training whilst earning Practical training Support
We have reached our destination QTS