can i do a maths ske if i already have a qts in psychology?

So i just have passed my PGCE in psychology and have achieved QTS, but i realised recently providers are now offering people to teach maths at GCSE level, even if they do not have a degree in that subject or even an A-level as well. so my question is, will i be able to do these SKE maths courses to be a maths teacher, despite holding QTS?

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SarcAndSpark

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Original post by Theofficialx

So i just have passed my PGCE in psychology and have achieved QTS, but i realised recently providers are now offering people to teach maths at GCSE level, even if they do not have a degree in that subject or even an A-level as well. so my question is, will i be able to do these SKE maths courses to be a maths teacher, despite holding QTS?

I'd suggest you look for your nearest "maths hub" which is an organisation to support non-specialist teachers of maths: https://www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs/find-your-hub

Are you hoping to work full time as a maths teacher, or just offer it as an additional subject?

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Theofficialx

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i would like to work full time as a maths teacher definitely, that link is more useful for those who are already maths teachers, i want to find out how i can be a maths teacher, particularly because i have only now come across pgce maths courses that don't require you to have alevel maths or degree maths to teach it at GCSE level.

Original post by Theofficialx

i would like to work full time as a maths teacher definitely, that link is more useful for those who are already maths teachers, i want to find out how i can be a maths teacher, particularly because i have only now come across pgce maths courses that don't require you to have alevel maths or degree maths to teach it at GCSE level.

Hello @Theofficialx

Unfortunately, the Teacher Subject Specialism Training that used to up-skill non-specialists in Maths and Physics have been closed down. However, local Maths hubs are offering non-specialists some training - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teacher-subject-specialism-training-courses.

Wishing you all the best.

Jane

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SarcAndSpark

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Original post by Theofficialx

i would like to work full time as a maths teacher definitely, that link is more useful for those who are already maths teachers, i want to find out how i can be a maths teacher, particularly because i have only now come across pgce maths courses that don't require you to have alevel maths or degree maths to teach it at GCSE level.

Once you've got a PGCE, your best bet for switching subjects is to find a school that will let you get experience with the second subject, and get training and CPD in that subject. Supply might be a way to get into this, or talk to your existing school.

It's also worth bearing in mind that just because a uni has certain requirements to get people onto its PGCE, but that doesn't mean they'll find work later.

Have you spoken to the maths department in your school at all?

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Muttley79

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Original post by Theofficialx

i would like to work full time as a maths teacher definitely, that link is more useful for those who are already maths teachers, i want to find out how i can be a maths teacher, particularly because i have only now come across pgce maths courses that don't require you to have alevel maths or degree maths to teach it at GCSE level.

You'd need to teach it as a second subject first. Without A level maths [or a degree] many schools won't even consider you for a teaching post in Maths -

Your best chance is to take a job in your specialist subject and start with KS3 Maths. Then, when you've ben succesful at that you may get a GCSE group. I doubt a school would allow you to teach A level -

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