Hi
I know there have been somewhat related threads but I would like to clarify a few specific things.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics and a Master's Degree in Information Systems and about 2.5 years of experience teaching at an international school in Singapore but do not have any formal teaching qualification except for a Cambridge certificate (4 month course).
I have been teaching Secondary mathematics and hope to continue the same in HK. I have decided to do the PGCE from Sunderland but I am not sure how to secure a school placement for the practicum.
Will it help to work as a Teaching Assistant in a "Primary School" or you need to teach at a level you are training for? I don't see any requirements for TAs in secondary schools.
Also, do you have to let the school know beforehand that you are looking at doing your practicum with them?
TIA for your help.