The qualified teachers question

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So I hear that in the UK , most private schools dont have a good reputation when it comes to hiring highly qualified teachers. They try to save money, I hear.

In comparison, I was told, the state school teachers are much more qualified .

How true is that? I am particularly talking about primary school level teachers .

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What are your requirements for a teacher?

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An extremely dedicated teacher , who teaches with conviction and realization that they are the one who are bringing the best out of the child. The one who knows everything about their subject and are very result focused and resourceful.

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I heard that school teachers in US are just out of control bcoz of the contracts the unions have been able to negotiate for teachers. A bad teacher cannot be fired.

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The qualified teachers question

Each state has it's own rules. Texas is a no fault state and does not have teachers unions. A teacher can be fired at any time and there is no guarantee to get a contract for the next school year.

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I like all of this, but I feel the term "result focused" can be misinterpreted ... many schools are so result focused they forget the bigger picture - the humanity of the child.

But anyway ... the way you should work it - is by looking at the Oxbridge intakes of the high schools in your area, then track backwards to the primary schools whose kids are more likely to go to those high schools - this way you have paved a probability path for the kids ...

Usually the schools that are in the upper 20% of cost will be better than the other private schools. If they charge less than £2500 per term then they are not likely to be the schools that attract the higher paid teachers. You need to ensure class sizes are between 10 to 15 tops for a school size of no more than 600 children cover 8 academic years - Reception to year 7.

When you pick your final 3 go and find the teachers and heads and work out what their moral systems are and whether they have compassion and a sense of wholesome value - not just numbers and cash ... See if they try to impress you with more than results, but also with their activities and ethical framework.

Certain things tend to make for certain classes of people ...

Cricket, Rugby, Chess, Horse Riding tends to suggest the sort of people the school will attract, these things also ensure the type of people your children will be associated with.

Things like grammar emphasis, latin availability and strong ties with reputable high schools are a bonus.

A backbone of a Montessori style and teaching leadership skills at a young age goes miles to making your kids stand out.

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Where are you getting this info from? It's most definitely the opposite, the vast majority of private schools pay a much better salary and since results are so important to them, you can be sure the teachers have had to prove themselves.

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Thanks stoppit, I was waiting for your response. glad to hear this actually. I think it might be that the private schools with not so great reputation may be hiring teachers that arent much qualified, in a bid to save some money ?