back to school (jacking in the city life to teach maths)

BFM

mrcow wrote: »

The bursary is tax free and is paid monthly. If you're looking to start in September though, you'll need to be quick with your application as courses are filling. I went down a PGCE SCITT route as opposed to a university and as a mature student, it was a much better option for me personally.

One of the main things about a successful application is to get experience. Get some in-school time and do it soon. It will give you a good idea as to whether this is what you really want to do. It also gives you something to talk about in your interview.

Financially you are also eligible for a student loan and possibly a maintenance grant depending on household income. You can get a loan for your tuition fee too, so don't have to worry about raising it immediately.

i applied a few weeks back and my preferred institution - a local scitt have it, so we'll see what they come back with.

I have a couple of weeks observation experience set up in may (the same institution as I've applied for PGCE with), cant do it before then as I'm working out my notice...

guess i just have to wait and see. but I'd really like to get this nailed down sooner rather than later

andrewpitt

Hats off o the move, I've recently started doing private tuition and I'm considering a move to teaching from the city. There's something to be said for some real job satisfaction, feels good. All the best. AP