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Journey to Qualified Teacher Status: From Biochemistry to Teaching in the UAE

Explore the transformative journey of Rachel McGreal and Leon Kuforiji as they transition from their backgrounds in science to becoming qualified teachers. Graduating with degrees in Biochemistry and Architecture, they initially worked in various sectors before embracing the challenge of teaching in Abu Dhabi. Through the PGCEi program in Dubai and the Assessment-Only route in the UK, they overcame obstacles like balancing full-time teaching, coursework, and personal commitments. Discover their insights into hands-on training, support received, and the fulfillment of achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in just 18 weeks.

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Journey to Qualified Teacher Status: From Biochemistry to Teaching in the UAE

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  1. JOURNEY TO QTS QUALIFIED TEACHER STATUS Rachel McGreal and Leon Kuforiji

  2. University

  3. Galway • BSc Biochemistry and Physiology • Graduated – 2007 • Crossroads – work for Coca- Cola/teach in the UAE

  4. Unqualified Teaching

  5. Abu Dhabi • Science degree  unqualified teaching position • Key Stage 1 Class Teacher 2007-2010 • Decided to do PGCEi

  6. PGCEi

  7. Dubai • University of Nottingham  PGCEi • 1 year course • Full-time teaching – Abu Dhabi • Part-time college - Dubai • £7000 • NO QTS

  8. Dubai • Empowering Learning  Dubai/London-based teacher training and recruitment company • Offered QTS • Train in England

  9. Signal Failure Delay Expected

  10. Essex • Grays – unqualified Year 5 CT • Scheduled to begin Assessment Only route to qualification • Course postponed

  11. QTS

  12. 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)

  13. Challenges • Support • Full-time teaching + paperwork • Work/life balance

  14. Benefits • Hands-on teaching experience • Practical training • No coursework • Earning whilst training

  15. University

  16. Oxford Brookes University • BA Hons Architecture • Graduated 2007

  17. Post Graduate

  18. RIBA • Completed Part One of RIBA Qualification • Applied for Architecture work placements

  19. Station Closed Until Further Notice

  20. Full-time Employment • Worked within the retail sector • Coached football in USA

  21. Volunteer Teaching

  22. Raynham Primary School • Volunteered as Teaching Assistant • Boosters • Enquired re: Teaching routes • Unqualified Teacher Full-Time

  23. QTS

  24. London South Bank University / Raynham Primary School • GTP • QTS gained 2013 • NQT

  25. Challenges • Balancing teaching, coursework and standard folder • University one day a week • Planning ahead

  26. Benefits • Hands on teaching experience • Training whilst earning • Practical training • Support

  27. We have reached our destination QTS

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