What GCSE's and A-LEVELS do you need for teaching?

Question

I would want to go into Primary teaching when i Leave school, since I love children and am overall good at all subjects. I love music, Art and History and just woundered what GCSE's and A-LEVELS you would need?

Answer 1

You need English Math and Science at GCSE. What you do at A-level will determine what subjects you can teach because you will need to take that subject again at College. You then stay in college and get a PGSE  which allows you to teach in the subject that you studied first of all in college.

English language and literature would be good choices at A-Level for this.

Answer 2

You will need GCSEs at grade C and above in english, maths and science. You can study any particular A levels of your interest, however, english language and psychology may be of interest to you - psychology helps you to understand a child's way of thinking and english will help you understand why we speak the way we do and the history behind it, etc. A creative subject would not only be enjoyable but could help you think of new, fun ways to help the children learn, for example, A level Art or music. History is a very respected A level to have where you will learn facts, understand them and develop your answers into essays. I am not entirely sure regarding the further education, but good luck with your future and teaching.

Answer 3

What are those? I'm actually trying to become a teacher too, maybe we can help each other. But so far I'm a bit lost in terms of the tests to be taken and if I need a post bacc or not.