I would like to be a theatre teacher and move to Edinburgh, Scotland, good or bad? Welcome, unwelcome?

Question

I've been in theatre for most of my life, and I used to think that I wanted to be on stage, but it occurred to me later that I truly wanted to teach. I'm currently getting my BAF in Directing and I'll be taking education classes, but I'm wondering if it's possible for me to still be certified as a teacher over in the UK and if it would be a horrible idea for me to move there to teach? Moving there wouldn't be for JUST teaching; I've wanted to live in Ireland or Scotland since I was little but it was reinforced when I went on a long visit over a year ago (I'm of Irish descent, but when I was over there I found I had much more to learn). And I plan on making a year long trip to Europe in a few years (god willing).

But again, I'm wondering if it would be a bad idea to want to teach over there. Would I be unwelcomed, unwanted, or seen by students and peers as unfit to be teaching there? Would I need to get a different degree or would I need to attend a university over there to get proper training?

I understand that there's a lot more to moving from the States to the UK and what not, but before I start to severely pursue this goal I just want to know if it is even worth pursuing? It's entirely a dream I would love to accomplish.

Answer 1

The Scottish are great people. The Irish are s****. racists. But you must avoid UK and Ireland unless if you can stand the litter. These countries are a rich slum. I don't think that people who drop litter in the streets and have no respect for the enviroment have the education to appreciate your job. Check out other countries Switzerland, Sweeden...

Answer 2

Here's a link to the The professional regulatory body for teachers in Scotland where you can find out if the qualifications you have at present are relevant to a teaching post in Scotland.

http://www.gtcs.org.uk/Registration/Qual...

You may wish to contact the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) to determine the academic level of your qualifications in comparison with UK qualifications.

http://www.naric.org.uk/

At least try and find out if it's possible, if you don't do anything about it, it will always just be a dream.

Answer 3

Go for it. Edinburgh is a very creative and cosmopolitan city. It also happens to be home to one of the world's largest arts festivals every year. It would be a great place to be for somebody with your skills. You would love living there. The Scottish people are incredibly friendly and they enjoy welcoming people from all over. :-)

Answer 4

You got the gumption. You can do it. Not many jobs in Theatre across here. But you will find a similar job with like-minded people. I would suggest Scotland is a wee bit more tolerant than Ireland.

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Answer 5

I'm sure as long as you have the appropriate level of training you will be very welcome to teach in Scotland.

Anyone who wants to teach in a Scottish school has to be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.  Check out their website at http://www.gtcs.org.uk/Home/home.asp especially the section on registering to teach in Scotland.  

Good luck!