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...
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...
8 Tips to Optimise Your Job Search Process Posted on 28 February 2017 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Career Sometimes finding a new job isn't easy but there are ways you can become more efficient at it. Here are 8 tips to help you improve your chances of securing a new role. 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 I have started work at a boys’ secondary school in mid-Kent and am currently now half-way through my first year of teaching. Here are my top tips on how best to survive your first year of teaching to anyone else new joining the profession… Read More...
6 Top Tips to be the Boss of your Inbox Posted on 30 January 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach in Career Having an effective email filing system in place will help organise your inbox so you can swiftly store important emails, delete any that aren’t needed and move on to your next responsibility like teaching your class. Here are some tips for you to follow... Read More...
Welcome Back to Term 3, NQTs Posted on 25 January 2017 by Grant Reeves - NQT Induction Manager in Career There are a few things for you to consider this term. In Kent it is one of the shortest terms with only 29 days and it is also a benchmark term. This means at the end of this term (10th Feb), you will be over the half way stage which is great! That said, you all still need to be trying your best to stay on top of your game... Read More...