How do you become an art teacher in the UK?

What GCSE's do I need to become a Primary School Teacher?

• I'm picking my options soon, and I want to become a Primary School Teacher. I live in the UK if that helps. So far, I want to choose: English/Literature Maths Physics German Food History and Childcare or Art. But some people told me that I don't need childcare. Any help please!

• Answer:

  Hey, it's great you want to be a Primary Teacher, I do too. You don't really know what you're talking about, so i'll help you. Firstly, you can't 'choose' subjects you want to do. You can, but only 3 or 2 or 1, depending on your academic ability and your school. You will HAVE to do Maths, English (both), Biology, Chemistry and physics ( so you can't just choose to do one!!), PE and RE. These are made compulary by the government. Your GCSEs don't really matter, it's mainly your A-Levels, but you need GCSEs to do A-Levels so that's why they're important in a way. So I would choose a Humanity (History/Geography) and a Language (French/Spanish/German/Latin) as [along with your maths, english and science qualifications] you'll recieve an English Baccalaureate - http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/qualifications/englishbac/a0075975/theenglishbaccalaureate Which is good for two reasons: 1.) It looks good on your CV. 2.) Universities and Job interviewers will be looking for this on applicants as of January 2012. So I would choose those a Humanity and a Language and then maybe something you enjoy? I chose Drama to improve my confidence when talking imfront lots of people, which would help alot when in a classroom! But childcare is mainly for people who want to work in nurserys, care homes, foster homes etc. As you don't actually touch the children as such.