Career as Teacher

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Haha fat hope! You think so easy to get PGDE somemore with just a degree from art school? Suggest you do a reality check before making baseless accusation. Don't send others on a wild goose chase for a few years just because of a minute possibility.

Is it possible? Yes.
Is it probable? No.

Perhaps you have failed to check that the Art School is under SIT - a public university.

Would MOE then not recognise one of its own universities?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Perhaps you have failed to check that the Art School is under SIT - a public university.

Would MOE then not recognise one of its own universities?

They recognize means you are eligible to apply, but that does not mean they will give you. They already recognize by offering you a job with MOE together with a stint at the art school, but that doesn't mean they must offer PGDE to you.

PGDE is a huge investment on their end. Competition is stiff as everyone is trying to get into the program, SIT Art school will definitely be eligible but chances of getting is very slim.

Is it possible? Yes.
Is it probable? No.

Originally Posted by A more responsible guy

I'll give it a shot first, if I'm selected for the interview, I'll ask the interviewers how the pay scale will work.
Actually my work experience is relevant to the subject I intend to teach, just checked the site.
If it doesn't work out, I'm prolly looking forward to another MNC as a designer/senior designer and do part time studies.

If you are interested in teaching, you don't have to be a MOE teacher.
And don't read too much into your own age, it does not matter as long as you have the right qualities the employer is looking for.

You can consider degrees from the new universities, SUTD and SIT.
Or if you want to take it slow, you can consider specialist diplomas from polytechnics,
- .getcet.sg

Aside from MOE teacher, you can become an Adult Educator.
The government is professionalising adult educators.
- ://.ial.edu.sg/index.aspx?id=726

There are a range of programmes to train you to become a qualified adult educator,
Institute for Adult Learning - certificates, diplomas, post-graduate programmes,
- ://.ial.edu.sg/index.aspx?id=11
Republic Polytechnic - Specialist Diploma in Applied Learning and Teaching
- ://.rp.edu.sg/ace_specialist_diploma.aspx

These can strengthen your credentials to teach in a tertiary institution, ITE, Polytechnic and University.

Originally Posted by lchunl

Congras ! is this your to-be-first job?

Nope. I have 3 years overseas teaching experience. Already went for the interview, waiting for the results.

Originally Posted by A more responsible guy

I'll give it a shot first, if I'm selected for the interview, I'll ask the interviewers how the pay scale will work.
Actually my work experience is relevant to the subject I intend to teach, just checked the site.
If it doesn't work out, I'm prolly looking forward to another MNC as a designer/senior designer and do part time studies.

Follow your heart but think before you act. Live in the present and enjoy the moment, but consider your past and plan for the future. Do all these and you will succeed. All the best.

Originally Posted by Metoo

Nope. I have 3 years overseas teaching experience. Already went for the interview, waiting for the results.

Teach what? Teach where?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Teach what? Teach where?

China, Physics and maths in some international schools

I would love to teach in China if I have the chance too.

Originally Posted by Metoo

China, Physics and maths in some international schools

Hi, for contract teaching, what are the requirements?
What are the hrs and pay/benefits like? Thanks.

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