What Makes a Great Teacher?
It might sound obvious, but it's really important that you enjoy working with children and young people. Practical experience is always a bonus..
You'll also need to have a real passion for your subject – backed up with in-depth knowledge.
It is also important to find ways of making your lessons relevant, creative, interesting and accessible.
And a good sense of humour will always help.
Young people need adults they can relate to and trust so you'll need to be a good role model, always fair and well balanced.
Discipline is also important to make sure your pupils get the most from each lesson. Students must see that you're in control and thoroughly prepared.
How many pupils will be in my class?
We want you and your pupils to get the most out of each other. That's why there are nationally agreed maximum class sizes for both primary and secondary schools. The numbers ensure that whatever class size you're working in, you'll be able to enjoy a rich and varied teaching experience.
And the good news is that the Scottish Government is working towards reducing single stage and composite classes in Primary 1 through Primary 3 to just 18. This means there will be a lot more places available on primary teacher training courses as well as more jobs available across Scotland.
