journey to qts rachel mcgreal and leon kuforiji qualified teacher status
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Galway
BSc Biochemistry and Physiology Graduated – 2007 Crossroads – work for Coca-
Cola/teach in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
Science degree unqualified teaching position
Key Stage 1 Class Teacher 2007-2010
Decided to do 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
Essex
Grays – unqualified Year 5 CT Scheduled to begin Assessment
Only route to qualification Course postponed
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)
Raynham Primary School
Volunteered as Teaching Assistant Boosters Enquired re: Teaching routes Unqualified Teacher Full-Time
Challenges
Balancing teaching, coursework and standard folder
University one day a week Planning ahead