How to become an RE teacher

Routes into Teaching

Introduction
Routes into teaching have become slightly more complex in recent years. The preferred route until now has been the PGCE route or the BEd route. This has changed with recent government initiatives. So be prepared to put some effort to your research. Anyone wanting to teach RE in England and Wales must complete initial teacher training (ITT). There are now a number of different types of ITT course but all courses cover the principles of teaching along with practical experience in the classroom.
There are several different ways you can complete your ITT: these are
1. the PGCE route
2. the BEd route
3. the GTP route
4. the SCITT route
5. the TeachFirst route
6. the School Direct route
7. the Assessment only route
8. the Assessment based route
9. the Overseas trained route
The following link will explain the routes fully but brief explanations of some of the above also follow below.
http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/teacher-training-options/w...
1. The PGCE route
If you already have a degree, consider a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE). A PGCE course mainly focuses on developing your teaching skills, and not on the subject you intend to teach. For this reason, you are expected to have a good understanding of your chosen subject(s) - usually to degree level - before you start training.
PGCE courses are available at universities and colleges throughout the UK. It may also be possible to study for a PGCE via flexible distance learning, or in a school by completing a programme of school-centred initial teacher training (SCITT).
Courses generally last for one year full-time or up to two years part-time.
You must have a UK undergraduate degree or a recognised equivalent qualification. Find out if your qualifications are equivalent to UK qualifications through UK NARIC. If your degree subject does not link closely to the subject you intend to teach, you may improve your ability to gain a place on an initial teacher training (ITT) programme by following a subject knowledge enhancement course of the sort we offer.
You also need a standard equivalent to a grade C in GCSE English and mathematics. If you want to teach primary or key stage 2/3 (ages 7-14), you must also have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade C in a scienceScience is really a process, based on scientific method – hypothesis, observation, testing and prediction. GCSE.
PGCE applications are made through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR). However, some ITT providers require that you approach them directly.
2. the BEd route
A BEd is an honours degree course in education. Course content may vary according to the university or college providing it, but all BEd graduates receive qualified teacher status (QTS) in addition to their degree. It is a popular choice for those who are interested in teaching primary school children, but it is also an option for anyone wanting to teach secondary.
You can complete BEd degree courses at universities and colleges throughout the UK.
Courses generally take three or four years full-time or four to six years part-time. However, if you have undergraduate credits from previous study you may be able to complete a course in two years.
The financial arrangements for these courses are the same as for all other undergraduate courses.
Entry requirements vary according to the specific course, although a minimum of two A levels or equivalent is generally required. Find out more by contacting your individual course providers.
3. the GTP route
On the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP), you can obtain qualified teacher status (QTS) while training and working in a paid teaching role. You will be employed by a school and earn a salary, so this on-the-jobA major book of the Bible examining the problem of innocent suffering programme is ideal if you want to become a teacher, but need to earn an income while you train.
The GTP normally takes one school year, working full-time, to complete. In some cases, depending on previous teaching experience, this period may be shorter.
Once you are on the GTP, the programme can be tailored to meet your individual training needs as you work towards QTS. Some providers also offer the GTP on a part-time basis.
You can complete the GTP in any eligible school in England that is prepared to employ an unqualified teacher for the duration of the programme. To work as an unqualified teacher on the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP), you must be employed in an eligible school for the duration of your training. Your school will pay you an unqualified teacher's salary depending on your responsibilities, experience and location.
4. the SCITT route
SCITT programmes are designed and delivered by groups of neighbouring schools and colleges. Taught by experienced, practising teachers, and often tailored towards local teaching needs, all SCITT courses lead to qualified teacher status (QTS).
If you prefer to spend more time training in the classroom, putting theory into practice and gaining confidence through increased contact with the school environment, then a SCITT programme is a good option for you.
There are consortia of schools and colleges running SCITT courses all over England. These groups provide all kinds of SCITT, covering primary, middle years and the full range of secondary subjects.
You will usually be based in one school from the consortium - the 'lead school' - while completing teaching practices at others within the group.
Courses generally last for one year full-time.
5. Teach First
Teach First is an independent charity with a vision that no child's educational success should be limited by their socio-economic background.
Teach First believes that excellent teachers can close this achievement gap, and works to achieve this by developing participants through the Leadership Development Programme. The aim is for participants to become outstanding classroom leaders in schools in challenging circumstances, who are committed to leading in their classrooms and tackling educational disadvantage. Participants work to raise the achievement, access and aspirations of their pupils.
The Teach First Leadership Development Programme combines working, training and qualifying as a teacher with leadership development training, coaching and mentoring. This focuses on developing them as a leader of learning as well as giving the participants skills and knowledge around leading organisations and leading people. On completion of all the commitments to the Leadership Development Programme, participants become Teach First ambassadors and join a growing movement of people who are committed to continuing to address educational disadvantage throughout their lives, whichever career they choose to take up long-term.

Follow this link for full details of routes into teaching
http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/teacher-training-options/w...