5 Ways to Develop a Sense of Belonging in the Classroom Posted on 1 May 2024 by Alison Waterhouse, Circles for Learning in Career | Wellbeing All children and young people need to feel as though they belong – whether that’s in a physical place, a community or with in the home. There are many things that teachers and professionals working with children and young people can do to create a sense of belonging in school. Here are 5 ways teachers and support staff can develop a sense of belonging in the classroom. Read More...
Career Development Planner Posted on 25 April 2024 by Ashleigh Kent Teach in Career | Resources Are you starting to think about the next steps of your career but struggling to work out how to get there? Use our new Career Development Planner to help you plan your next career move and monitor your progress towards your goals. Read More...
National Early Years Teacher Day Posted on 18 April 2024 by Tara Pierrepont - Experienced Early Years Teacher in Career | Schools This National Early Years Teacher Day we hear from experienced professional Tara about what working in the Early Years is like. Gain an insight into what Early Years teaching is like and remember to show your thanks to the Early Years Teachers in your school. Read More...
Special Constable Opportunities with Kent Police Posted on 1 February 2024 by Kent Police in Career Special constables are volunteer police officers, they take part in front line police work and wear the same uniform, carry the same equipment and hold the same power of arrest as regular police officers. Kent Police are looking for teaching and education professionals to join their amazing team of Special Constables – could this be you? Read More...
Books to Support Emotional Literacy Posted on 7 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist for Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing The next instalment in our Children's Book Week celebration - Educational Psychotherapist shares her top books to support emotional literacy. Read More...
Developing Emotional Literacy Through Children's Literature Posted on 6 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist for Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing "As a teacher working with traumatised children I first started to understand the power of books and stories in helping children understand feelings and emotions." Read on for more insight into Educational Psychotherapist, Alison Waterhouse, and her experiences working with children and how the power of reading can change lives. This article was written to celebrate Children's Book Week and is the first article released on our week of celebrations. Read More...
Supporting Ukrainians in Kent Posted on 30 October 2023 by Nikita Woodley in Career Homes for Ukraine Kent have recently partnered with Kent-Teach to implement various ways to support Ukrainian guests who have teaching qualifications. Kent-Teach would like to support those with teaching experience and qualifications to gain employment within Kent schools. Read on to find out more and how Kent-Teach can help you find a teaching or support role in Kent. Read More...
6 Reasons Why Being Happy at Work Boosts Productivity and Wellbeing Posted on 25 September 2023 by Becky Duncan, Kent-Teach in Career | Schools | Wellbeing In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, the concept of happiness at work might seem like a luxury. However, research has shown that fostering happiness among employees is not only beneficial for their wellbeing but also for overall productivity and organisational success. To celebrate International Week of Happiness at Work, we delve into the significance of happiness at work and explore the ways it can positively impact individuals and the school community as a whole. Read More...
6 Tips to Find Your Perfect Job Through Kent-Teach Posted on 11 September 2023 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in Career | Resources There are many ways to make the most out of your job search on Kent-Teach. So read this article to maximise your chance of finding your dream role and securing an interview for a teaching or support staff position. Read More...
Supporting Children As They Return to School Posted on 4 September 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Circles for Learning in Career For some children the transition back to school after the long summer holiday can be very challenging, for others they are ready to get back, meet friends and engage with learning. It is important for schools to provide support with transitions so read on to find out how you can put this in place in your classroom. Read More...