Should i spend 5 yrs more in education to become a teacher?

I'm a nursery nurse at the mo and have nearly finished my level 5 HNC (Higher national cert in childcare) i'm getting a little fed up of being a nursery nurse and am thinking of going into teaching. I would need to still work full time so would need to do a foundation degree after this, then a degree and then a PGCE which would take max 5 yrs. I'm 23 nearly and will be wanting to start a family soon. Would i be able to cope with college work and a baby?

Yes, yes, yes, I have been a Nursery nurse for more years than I care to think of and regret never having done my teaching cert. Why be the monkey when you can be the organ grinder!!
Of course you could cope with college work and the baby. You are young and enthusiastic and already have a good grounding in the subject. After your degree you might get on to the Graduate teacher plan where you will teach and get paid whilst doing your final year.
Go for it, make up for me not doing it!!
Best of luck.

It'll be tough but worth it in the end.

Yes....If its what you really want then go for it..I had a career change when my baby was 5 months old.I went back to university for 5 years whilst holding down a full time job.Best thing i ever did..x

yeah that would be really good coz when you have an interview people that spent more years learning will have more experience and they are the priorities

If you have an HNC then it will only take you 1-2 years to become a teacher

Teaching is a lot of work to get into - it's not as easy as you would think to get a job in, either. The college work itself isn't all that difficult, but there are A LOT of hoops that you have to jump through to get accredited. Only do it if you really have a passion for education.

if it is something you want you should work for it you will be able to fit it all in even if you have to take part time classes and work full time don't worry about it if it is something you want then it is worth your time and effort

If you are only 23 and have a nursing background, I suggest you become a Speech Pathologist rather than a teacher. School districts have very little respect for teachers. Teachers are typically underpaid and overworked and are always on the verge of being sued. A Speech Pathologist is someone who also works in the school system but helps kids to regain confidence and to become accepted among their peers. Parents are grateful for that. Speech Pathologists also get about double the pay of an average teacher.

if you don't try and give it ago then you will probably spend the next 5 years asking the same question

My advice to you would be to do the degree first and then start your family. You'll only be 28 when you're done and that's plenty of time for children! I do think you could do both at the same time but it would be very difficult.

I'd go for what I truly wanted if you really want a baby than go for it, it'll be touch but if you also really want to teach go for it I promise it won't be easy but what ever makes you happy is what would be best for you.

You go for it girl! teaching can be really rewarding and you can make a huge impact on a child's life with what you install in them.
You always remember one great teacher at school, i still remember my form tutor after 17 years of leaving school.
If it's what you want to do go for it and i wish you the very best of luck in what ever you decide to do!

I started on the foundation degree in supporting teaching and learning - primary - last easter. There was a lot of work to get on with, individual tasks that needed to be completed in the workplace to assist you with assignments. In the first term we had 4 assignments, all around 1000/1500. We got a lot of support and guidance so it was just a matter of planning time at home well so family/work/uni were balanced!!!!!

I didn't carry on, as I left the primary school I was working in to move up to secondary education. I am now studying maths degree as well as blancing full time job and family.

It is possible, you just need to be very focused and organised with your time......and good planning with the conception would be even better if you were to deliver around June!!!!! (All summer without work)

Check out the courses available now though, 5 years sounds a long time. Mine would have been 2 years 2 terms foundation degree, then if accepted would have been a 12 months part time upgrading the foundation degree to a BA hons with QTS.

Good luck with your decisions, I originally started as a Nursery Nurse and can totally understand your enthusiasm to move your career forward.

Well, if being a teacher is your dream, then you should spend the five years of education. As for a baby and the full time job, hope you're a good juggler! Taking care of baby is hard work. Maybe you could hire a nanny or get your husband to take of it.
Good luck on your career!

It's worth it. We need good teachers nowadays. Good Luck!