Everything You Need to Know About Being a Teaching Assistant Posted on 16 September 2020 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career Being a teaching assistant is a fulfilling, rewarding and worthwhile career where you can make a difference to children and young people. Here we have answered the most common questions about how to become a teaching assistant and how to make the most out of your career in education. Read More...
10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Teacher Posted on 1 September 2020 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career Teaching can sometimes be a challenging profession, but there are plenty of reasons why you should consider a career in teaching. Here are 10 of the main benefits of becoming a teacher. Read More...
What I Learned on Third Placement: Advice for Newly Qualified Teachers Posted on 27 August 2020 by Louise Brice in Career Many Newly Qualified Teacher will be questioning what they might have missed out on not experiencing a third and final placement during teacher training. As a recently qualified teacher, I thought I would share reflections to prepare you for your first teaching position. Read More...
How to Become a Qualified Teacher, a Guide to the Different Routes into Teaching Posted on 14 May 2020 by Guest Blogger - Teacher Training UK in Career In this article, we’re going to answer some of the questions you may have relating to getting started as a qualified teacher. We’ll investigate some of the different routes available to you and how you can use your skills to enter the world of teaching. Read More...
How To Teach From The Comfort Of Your Own Home, A Helpful Guide Posted on 5 May 2020 by Guest Blogger- Teacher Training UK in Career | General Online teaching has brought with it a range of unexplored and unknown territories, especially when it comes to its relative novelty when compared to orthodox teaching methods. Combined with a comprehensive course outline and the right resources, online learning can prove to be even more effective as compared to a conventional classroom setting. Read More...
12 Things You Must Do Before A Virtual Interview Posted on 6 April 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Career Face to face interviews are not dissimilar to virtual interviews but many of us are often worried or apprehensive about change. The fact that we aren’t in the same room as the interviewer may seem slightly strange or surreal, but the interview process remains the same, just without the handshake! Here are 12 ways you can prepare for an online interview and help you get the job of your dreams. Read More...
5 Common Interview Questions For Teachers Posted on 3 March 2020 by Cathy LaClear - Guest Blogger in Career A teaching interview is your opportunity to show off your knowledge, skills and experience. Ensure that you have prepared and planned answers to specific questions. Your passion and enthusiasm for teaching should be reflected in the answers you give. Read More...
Why Are Fewer Girls and Women Interested in Working in STEM? Posted on 11 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Career | Resources For years women have been underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) university courses and in the workforce. Here are the reasons why this is the case and how you can encourage female students to pursue a career in STEM. Read More...
National Apprenticeship Week 2020 Posted on 3 February 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in Career | Resources | Schools In light of National Apprenticeship Week taking place from 3rd to 9th February 2020, this year’s theme is “Look Beyond”. With the weeklong celebration, the theme focuses on the typical stereotypes around apprenticeships, and celebrates the wide range of diverse opportunities that apprenticeships bring to an organisation. Read More...
10 Top Tips When Applying for a Headship Posted on 14 January 2020 by Rebecca Taylor at Kent-Teach in Career How are your Headteacher job applications going? It is coming up to that time of year when there are a number of Headteacher opportunities at a range of schools in Kent. To help strengthen your chances of securing a position, here are 10 top tips to support you with the Headteacher application process. Read More...