12 Easter Activities to do in Kent Posted on 3 April 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in General Well done teachers, you made it to the end of term and can now enjoy a well-deserved break! You may be looking for some Easter ideas to do with the family to ensure you make the most of your time off school and celebrate the Easter season. Here's some… Read More...
How to Write a Successful Job Advert Posted on 30 March 2017 by Wing - Kent-Teach Assistant in Schools Writing a strong advert is key to encouraging applications to your school vacancies. Learn how you can produce a good advert and make your one 'sticky'. Read More...
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...
6 Tips to Support Autistic Children in the Classroom Posted on 27 March 2017 by Joe White - Assistant Headteacher in Career Autism awareness is an essential concept with ever increasing need for us all to seek a greater understanding of what it means to be autistic. We must make real and ongoing adaptations to ensure our learning environments and school communities are as inclusive as possible. Here are 6 tips to support autistic children in the classroom. Read More...
10 things to do in Kent - April 2017 Posted on 24 March 2017 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in General Spring, finally. The flowers are out, the sun is out longer, you should be out too with these 10 things to do in April! Read More...
How do we explain terrorism to children? Posted on 23 March 2017 by Katerina Nicholaou - Kent-Teach Manager in General | Resources Terrorism is something as adults we can barely understand ourselves. How do we explain it to children? How do we educate them to make sense of such tragedies? Here are a few things you can do to help them understand... Read More...
Why I Park Run Posted on 23 March 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Wellbeing Running is one of the best forms of exercise; it can make you happier, healthier and also counts as a form of meditation as both requires patience, determination, consistency, and practice. I keep myself motivated by attending weekly Park Runs organised by Park Run UK... 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...
The Benefits of Reading Poetry For Children Posted on 21 March 2017 by Tom Silver in Resources World Poetry Day is a chance to reflect and celebrate the benefits of reading and reciting poetry for children. In this blog we outline these benefits and provide handy resources for teachers to help their students get the most out of reading poetry. Read More...
What happens when Ofsted don't call? Posted on 17 March 2017 by Julia Skinner - Retired Headteacher in Schools In the present climate of inspection and judgement, you’d think being left off the list would be manna to a school, but what is it like when Ofsted don’t call?... Read More...