4 Must-Haves When Teaching Posted on 9 November 2017 by Gemma McIntyre-Lewis - Trainee Teacher in General '...for those thinking of applying for their training or gaining their first experiences in school, you will need this!' Check what trainee teacher, Gemma, has to keep her going throughout the term... Read More...
10 Things You Should Do To Simplify Your Life Posted on 8 November 2017 by Cathy Scarlett - Wellbeing Enthusiast in Wellbeing Simplifying your life can help you to combat unpleasant feelings. It can bring joy, freedom and most necessarily, balance to our lives. Here's how you can remove distraction and keep yourselves happy and healthy... Read More...
Aspire for Headship Posted on 7 November 2017 by Graham Chisnell - Headteacher in Career 'The post of headteacher affords you great honour and with this, the ability to make a genuine difference in supporting others when times are hard and celebrating when times are great. The ride is energising, inspiring, challenging and exhausting; but it is a ride worth taking... believe in yourself, take a deep breath and dive in.' Read More...
10 Firework Safety Tips Posted on 3 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor and Becky Duncan, Kent-Teach in General Bonfire night is fast approaching and this weekend will likely be filled with exciting firework events across the county. Whilst there are many fun events you may be attending with your families, it’s important to remember the safety precautions we all must take to ensure we keep safe. Read More...
10 Top Tips When Applying for a Headship Posted on 2 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Career 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 job, here are 10 top tips to support you with the Headteacher application process... Read More...
The Effects of Stress on your Body #NSAD Posted on 1 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing It is National Stress Awareness Day (NSAD) today. Check out this video that shows what goes on inside our bodies when chronically stressed as well as some tips on stress prevention. Read More...
NQT Induction: How to Make the Most of Your Mentor Posted on 31 October 2017 by Elizabeth Dean - NQT Induction and Support in Career Your mentor is the person who will support, monitor and assess you during your first year of teaching, helping you demonstrate that you are meeting the Teachers’ Standards and can pass induction. Here are some tips on how you can make the most of your mentor... Read More...
How to Achieve a Good Work-Life Balance Posted on 30 October 2017 by Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Do you feel you have a good work-life balance? It's important to reassess your life and look at what you can do to ensure it's not 'all work and no play'. Find out how to make changes to improve it. Read More...
"Dinosnores" Posted on 27 October 2017 by Frances Nation - Headteacher at Herne Bay Junior School in General Learn what Herne Bay Junior School got up to when four members of staff and fifteen children arrived in London at the Natural Museum ready for their overnight stay... Read More...
8 Places to go Pumpkin Picking in Kent Posted on 26 October 2017 by Lisa Clarke - Kent-Teach Assistant in General Pumpkin picking in the UK seems to be increasing in popularity year on year. Here are 5 fun pumpkin-picking-farms across Kent for you to take advantage of this Halloween weekend. A perfect half term activity to do with the family. Read More...