Should I become a secondary or primary teacher?

I enjoy teaching and definitely want to go down that route however can’t decide between secondary n primary. I would probably teach a social subject if I taught secondary (geography, history or mods) but I feel like I might get a bit bored teaching the same subject this is why I am considering primary. If I teach primary kids I could teach all subjects however it would be basic level and I could all get bored teaching such basic learning. Help me!!

Reply 1

Queen_1

14

It depends on you tbh. Primary school kids are more annoying and secondary school kids are more rude unless you go to a secondary school that normally gets very high marks then you’ll find that the kids are more respectful.

Reply 2

SarcAndSpark

20

Original post by Tess84738473

I enjoy teaching and definitely want to go down that route however can’t decide between secondary n primary. I would probably teach a social subject if I taught secondary (geography, history or mods) but I feel like I might get a bit bored teaching the same subject this is why I am considering primary. If I teach primary kids I could teach all subjects however it would be basic level and I could all get bored teaching such basic learning. Help me!!

Can I ask how old you are/if you already have an undergraduate degree?

I'd suggest spending time getting work experience with kids of both age groups, in a school setting is good, but also out of school as well, e.g. by volunteering with a sports team or an organization like guides or scouts. If you find the right age group, you won't get bored!

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Tess84738473

OP

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Original post by SarcAndSpark

Can I ask how old you are/if you already have an undergraduate degree?

I'd suggest spending time getting work experience with kids of both age groups, in a school setting is good, but also out of school as well, e.g. by volunteering with a sports team or an organization like guides or scouts. If you find the right age group, you won't get bored!

I’m 15 I have volunteered at an activity camp for 5-12year olds this summer. It was good but the leaders were constantly shouting to get their attention. I am going to a special needs school for a week also later this year

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Tess84738473

OP

7

Original post by SarcAndSpark

Can I ask how old you are/if you already have an undergraduate degree?

I'd suggest spending time getting work experience with kids of both age groups, in a school setting is good, but also out of school as well, e.g. by volunteering with a sports team or an organization like guides or scouts. If you find the right age group, you won't get bored!

I’m 15 I have volunteered at an activity camp for 5-12year olds this summer. It was good but the leaders were constantly shouting to get their attention. I am going to a special needs school for a week also later this year

Reply 5

jbrdodd

20

I want to become a history teacher at secondary, and I only realized that I fully wanted to do that after doing A Levels. You'll realize what subject you fully love and enjoy doing by the end of A Levels and will know if you want to carry on with that subject constantly by teaching it at secondary (as you will know by end of a levels)

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SarcAndSpark

20

Original post by Tess84738473

I’m 15 I have volunteered at an activity camp for 5-12year olds this summer. It was good but the leaders were constantly shouting to get their attention. I am going to a special needs school for a week also later this year

If you're 15, then you honestly don't need to make the decision about secondary vs primary yet. As long as you take some A-levels in national curriculum subjects you think you might like to teach, then you'll be fine :smile:

You've got loads of time to decide exactly what you want to do, so don't worry- keep getting work experience though, as that will help you write your PS when you come to apply.

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