High Paying Teaching Agency in London?

Baba_2

Hi Members,

Do anyone know any Teaching agency that pays good money in london?

I am a graduate but i dont have PGCE( thus NOT qualifying to be a Teacher). I can do Teaching assistance.

I have registered with two of them but their pay is at maximum £65 a day.

I cannot just survive on this.

Any Advice?

Cheers

slummymummyof3

Do you have a degree? If so look at being an unqualified teacher rather than a TA. The rates will be higher for that.

Baba_2

Schools hardly employ "Unqualified teacher". Even if emplyed they have to place such employee quickly through PGCE.

Empolyers dont like any stress at all.

slummymummyof3

Sorry you didn't stipulate in your op that it had to be a school (im assuming you are looking for primary) Although I think you will find that some secondary schools do employ unqualified teachers. You could also look at colleges and they will fund you to do do a teaching qualification whilst working. You need to realise that no-one is going to pay you a fantastic salary as a TA - it isn't that great as a teacher!

Baba_2

I have quite a lot of experience in teaching in private college. While in University, i even did Student associate scheme in a secondary school.

Any more advice welcome.

Cheers

anniestar

We are both teachers and have worked as supply teachers. Up here(Manchester) you have to have a PGCE to get on to the books although I think Capitia have a division for TA's.(and are nationwide)
Is taking a PGCE not an option? You may have more luck (and might be able to do an "in house" PGCE) I understand the cost implications of doing further study but it might be worth looking at the PGCE offered by the OU.
What is your degree in? Maybe working as a tutor might be an option?
Good luck whatever you decide to do.

mcallister1

I suggest looking into the SCITT training scheme,which pay you as you train
School-centred initial teacher training

If you’re a graduate and want to complete your training in a school environment, consider school-centred initial teacher training (SCITT). SCITT programmes are designed and delivered by groups of neighbouring schools and colleges.
Taught by experienced, practising teachers, and often tailored towards local teaching needs, all SCITT courses lead to qualified teacher status (QTS). Many, though not all, will also award you the postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) validated by a higher education institution.
If you prefer to spend more time training in the classroom, putting theory into practice and gaining confidence through increased contact with the school environment, then a SCITT programme is a good option for you.
How long does SCITT take?

Courses generally last for one year full-time.
These courses are one academic year running from September to June. Some start earlier; The National SCITT in Outstanding Primary Schools, for example, starts in August.

or calling the Teacher training agency for advice. I know in London schools do employ unqualified staff at times, but I'm not sure about wages. What about working as a cover supervisor? The pay is rubbish but at least you are working in one school all the time and every day.Also, I think if you go on the TES website you may find some threads about supply agencies that will help you. Also some private schools do not require a teaching qualification though I think it helps to have an OXbridge degree..;)
My school, a secondary in Essex, did employ an unqualified teacher in my department for a half term- desperate times, desperate measures-but I have taken over the class from her and as she had little clue about what she was doing the class are behind everyone else. The fact that you went into a school as an associate is good, but it doesn't really qualify you to be paid on a level with people who have trained and qualified, going through a selection process, and then been supervised as they begin a teaching career.:rolleyes:
I do wish you well and if you are interested in teaching in the long term then I recommend you train for it.

Baba_2

My Degree is in Multimedia but i have taught Mathematics(Easiest subject i think) and computer applications.

Cheers Folks.