PE Teacher

Considering becoming a PE teacher. What's the reality? pro's and con's

You need a second subject really - what would yours be?

I attended a school direct PGCE interview and they didn't mention anything about a second subject. They were just bothered about PE and my knowledge in this area. If that's what's required now I really don't think it would be for me...

I wouldn't advise not having a second subject - most PE teachers have this nowadays and it's a definite plus for getting a job. It wouldn't be a lot but one class of Y7 'something' - what happens when you are no longer fit enough to teach PE?

It's worth looking at other routes into teaching too.

You make valid points. In your opinion what are the best routes into teaching?

A proper PGCE with QTS is the best route in my opinion - I speak as a Senior Leader who is involved in recruitment and mentoring of new staff.

The one I've been offered is a school direct secondary PE with QTS. What do you mean by proper PGCE?

A course run by a university with school placements.

Ah ok I understand, thanks I will look into this. When you mentioned previously about the second subject how would I go about doing this, do I need particular qualifications in a second subject or would I need to pass a subject knowledge test?

It's usually a subject you have an A level in ... you'd only teach it in KS3.

Considering becoming a PE teacher. What's the reality? pro's and con's

Considering becoming a PE teacher. What's the reality? pro's and con's