Not always. Many introductory professional teacher-training courses are suitable for aspiring educators, while advanced or postgraduate pathways may require prior qualifications or experience.
What this means in practice
A lack of formal teaching experience does not prevent you from learning the foundations of pedagogy, child development, lesson planning or classroom support. Entry-level programmes can provide useful preparation before you seek practical experience.
For advanced pathways, previous academic study or professional experience may be needed so that learners can engage with higher-level content. Check the published eligibility for the exact course level.
What should you check before deciding?
- Minimum academic qualification
- Whether the course is introductory or advanced
- Any required classroom experience
- Whether your target job has separate experience requirements
Important distinction
Course eligibility and job eligibility are two different questions. You may be allowed to enrol in a course even if a future employer requires additional experience.
Related LCT pathway
LCT offers introductory and advanced pathways across several teacher-training areas.
Compare LCT course pathways