In my future plans, I highlighted an interest for completing a teaching qualification, as I have a huge interest in teaching college students. I would ideally specialise in fashion and textiles at college, or art.
To become a teacher you have to complete a degree with a 2:2 or above, and then be accepted into and pass a PGCE.
Teaching qualifications require;
- 120 days of practical classroom experience in two schools or more
- academic study, giving you the knowledge and understanding to teach successfully
- experienced professional mentoring and tutoring in classroom management
- ongoing assessment of your teaching skills.
For me a PGCE would be the best route, as it involves a year of study and work placement to gain the qualification. If I were to do this, I would ensure that I had a couple years previous of work experience in a school so that it would aid me the most, and give me the best chance of being accepted onto a PGCE course.
Chloe J Fashion 