10 Interview Errors and How to Avoid Them Posted on 10 April 2017 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career Just because you have an interview does not mean you will be offered the job. By avoiding some common job interview pitfalls, you will give yourself a better chance of bagging a new position and kickstarting a new career. Read More...
4 Top Tips to Help you Apply for the Job When you Don’t Meet the Job Spec Posted on 5 April 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Career Here are 4 top tips to help you with your job application when you don't meet all of the criteria on the Person Specification... Read More...
Everything You Need to Know About References Posted on 28 March 2017 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career References are an integral part of the recruitment process for obtaining a position in a school. In this article we explain the types of references you will need to provide on your application form and why the process differs from other employment sectors. Read More...
6 Ways to Support Autistic Children in the Classroom Posted on 27 March 2017 by Joe White - Assistant Headteacher in Career An understanding of autism is essential for any teacher or member of support staff which must be used to make school communities as inclusive as possible. Here are 6 ways you can support children with autism in your classroom. Read More...
How to Research for an Interview at a School Posted on 22 March 2017 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Career Research is crucial when it comes to interviews. Here are areas you should consider looking at before your interview with a school. Read More...
What makes a good leader? Posted on 14 March 2017 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in Career It would seem that the business or enterprise really doesn’t matter because there are traits in the styles of leadership that can be found in all walks of life. Read More...
9 Top Tips to get Your Cover Letter Noticed Posted on 9 March 2017 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career Cover letters when used effectively are a great way at enhancing your job application. Here are some tips to help you write a great cover letter that will increase your chances of getting an interview. Read More...
10 Top Tips for Video Interviews Posted on 24 February 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Career Video interviews are used to filter candidates at an early stage, more so if you are not yet local to the school you have applied to. They are becoming increasingly popular alternatives to phone interviews as more information can be gained than over the phone. Here are 10 top tips to help you avoid the common pitfalls of this increasingly used approach to recruitment... Read More...
10 Ways to Reduce Stress at Work Posted on 15 February 2017 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career Are you finding that work is beginning to take over your evenings and weekends and stress is beginning to impact your life negatively? Here are 10 ways you can prevent work stress from taking over and get your work-life balance in check. Read More...
8 Tips to Survive your First Year Teaching! Posted on 9 February 2017 by Andy, Secondary Teacher in Kent in Career Read this advice from one career changer entering the teaching profession on how to thrive in your first year as a teacher. Read More...