If you find that you are no longer getting any job satisfaction from your current career choice maybe it is time to consider a change. Teaching is a popular choice for those looking for a more rewarding career and can be a well-paid career choice leading to quite rapid progression if you are willing to take on extra responsibility.
Should you decide that it is a career path that you would like to follow, you will need to have a relevant degree or be working towards one. Primary teachers usually study for a B Ed degree as the course spends more time on developing teaching skills than on subject knowledge whereas if you are considering a career as a secondary teacher a deeper subject knowledge will be necessary so a BA, BSc or even a one-year PGCE degree after obtaining a degree in your chosen subject is preferable.
Whichever age group you wish to teacher during your course you will be given the opportunity to work in schools on teaching practice. This is a good way of testing out if working in a school is for you and to see for yourself the responsibilities involved. This is also a good time to find out as much as possible about the career advantages and disadvantages and to discuss opportunities for progression in this field.