“I can’t make it in today…” Posted on 6 July 2015 by Claire Isaacs - SPS HR Consultant in Career | General I was recently sent a list of “worst excuses for missing work” by a colleague as a little light relief amidst a really hectic week in the life of the consultancy team. The top 25 giving me a bit of check list for the ones I’ve heard over the years. If it had been a game of bingo I wouldn’t have got a full house, but I was close. Read More...
Multi-Tasking Ninja isn’t a Job Title Posted on 3 July 2015 by Claire - SPS HR Consultant in Career Have you ever looked at a job advert and wondered what on earth you would be doing if you were the successful candidate?...Job titles can be a bit of fun, but before you start re-advertising your Deputy Headteacher post as the “Grand Master of Underlings and Curriculum Jedi”, perhaps we need to consider what a job title says about candidates and employers alike. Read More...
10 Bits of Teaching Tips and Advice Posted on 24 June 2015 by Katerina - Kent-Teach in Career | General Whether you are a Newly Qualified Teacher or a seasoned pro, it's always good to take some time to listen to advice from others on how to improve your craft. So enjoy reading our top 10 tips on how to become an effective, caring teacher: Read More...
Upcycle Your Career Posted on 24 May 2015 by Claire Isaacs Kent-Teach in Career So, it’s Sunday night and your Facebook newsfeed fills with half a dozen “look out, Monday’s coming” memes and you sink slightly deeper into the sofa. Monday morning and another week at work loom. This is not the way life should be. Does that mean it’s time for a new job? Fresh start? Maybe not. Before you dust off your CV, have you thought about upcycling the job you have? Read More...
How to improve your CV Posted on 11 May 2015 by Wing Kent-Teach in Career What makes employers reject a CV? What employers said they look for in a CV. Good ideas and tips! Read More...
Tips for applicants applying for jobs Posted on 1 May 2015 by James Tibbles Kent-Teach in Career One of my favourite things as Headteacher is recruitment and it is this time of year when applications go into overdrive. As I am currently going through this process, I thought it would be a good idea to share some suggestions and tips for applicants to avoid. Essentially, applying for a job is a competition. Albeit, one where the rules are not necessarily made explicit. Every Headteacher will be looking for different things from their applicants, but one thing is certain - candidates need to make themselves stand out for the correct reasons. Read More...
Back to Basics: Advert Writing Posted on 9 April 2015 by Katerina - Kent-Teach in Career With the Easter holidays well under way and the summer term right around the corner, it’s time for schools that haven’t already done so to think about teacher recruitment for September 2015. Whether you are seeking to recruit talented NQTs or teachers with a wealth of experience, here are some top tips to ensure you attract good quality candidates through your recruitment process: Read More...
34 Crucial Tips For Your Next Job Interview Posted on 25 March 2015 by Wing Kent-Teach in Career Top tips to get you through your interview day. Read More...
New Year, New Career... Become a Teacher! Posted on 19 January 2015 by Rebecca Kent-Teach in Career Traditionally, New Year is a time when people re-think their job options and teaching is a popular job choice. Those with established careers continue to change jobs and retrain as a teacher, which provides strong evidence that changing to a teaching career is more achievable than you think! The teaching profession has excellent rewards and challenges and is generally in demand, providing steady jobs and job security. Read More...
What is School Direct Teacher Training? Posted on 7 November 2014 by Samantha Vandersteen in Career School Direct is a programme of on-the-job training allowing graduates to qualify as a teacher while they work. The Schools Direct Salaried option is a good choice for people who want to change to a teaching career but need to continue earning while they train. Read More...