GTP in Secondary Art and Design?

I'm currently working on my Bachelors in Fine Art and have one more year to go. I've been hoping to pursue a career as an Art and Design teacher in a secondary school in the West Midlands. Ideally I would like to apply for a GTP to do this, but am not sure about the best way to go about it. Any advise would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

I'm currently working on my Bachelors in Fine Art and have one more year to go. I've been hoping to pursue a career as an Art and Design teacher in a secondary school in the West Midlands. Ideally I would like to apply for a GTP to do this, but am not sure about the best way to go about it. Any advise would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

Hi Kate,
I did my GTP at Worcester University but I don't think they offer a GTP in Art & Design anymore, however a friend of mine is currently doing one at Thomas Telford School which is accredited through the University of Stafford (I think). Other than that I'm not sure as it seems there are less and less GTP places available, let alone many schools with the money to support one! Try to get some voluntary work in a school near to you and discuss it with them, they may be keen to support you or be able to point you in the right direction, and in the mean time you'll get experience in a school (which is a pre-requisite). Alternatively a PGCE?
Hope this helps.
Lindsay

 

You could also try Teach First if you're keen to learn on the job

 

Thank you for your help. I was concerned with the availability of GTPs at the moment especially in my subject area. I am due to take on a placement at a local school for a week so perhaps I can enquire then! Many thanks. Kate.

 

Josiejosie, thanks also for that - I'm going to take a look at Teach First now as I am very keen to learn through on the job training. Thanks again. Kate.