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Teaching and education
Montessori teachers help very young children to grow in confidence, and learn at their own pace.
You could do a foundation degree or degree in any subject and then train as a Montessori teacher. You could also study a diploma, foundation degree or degree in Montessori early childhood practice. This would include theory and practical work-based placements. Courses can be flexible and offer a mix of classroom-based and online study.
You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
Volunteering
You'll find it useful to get as much work experience with children as possible. It will help you get a better understanding of the career, and you'll make contacts who could help when looking for work. Many people start Montessori training after working in other careers, not related to working with children or in education.
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If you're a teacher or early years practitioner in a state school, you could use Montessori methods to broaden your professional practice. With experience, you could become a nursery manager, assistant headteacher or headteacher. You could also become an area manager for a group of schools or train other Montessori teachers. You may be able to set up your own school, or take on a franchise either in the UK or overseas.
Early years teachers are specialists in early childhood development and work with children up to the age of 5.
Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children from age 5 to 11.
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) assessors support and assess vocational qualifications, helping trainees meet standards.
Skills for life teachers work with adults and sometimes 16 to 18-year-olds to improve their English and maths.
Portage home visitors provide help at home for pre-school children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or other special needs.
British Sign Language (BSL) teachers teach sign language to children, young people and adults, and teach other subjects using sign language.
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Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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