Why I think it’s the best job in the world... Posted on 16 September 2016 by Rosy Thompson - Cheriton Primary School in General Being a teaching assistant is the most fantastic job. It's challenging, emotional and most of all so very rewarding, you definitely get out what you put in! Every day is different from working in class alongside the class teacher, to taking out groups of children and watching them develop, learning new things from those tricky times tables to tying their shoe laces, and feeling a sense of achievement that you have contributed to their journey and taught them things that they might not have otherwise known. Read More...
National Coding Week Posted on 16 September 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in EdTech Coding powers our digital world and our digital world is increasing more and more each year. In order to operate devices, coding is needed - every website, smart phone app, computer programme, calculator and even microwave! All of these will do exactly what you tell them to do (through coding). For additional online support, The Open University provides 7 step by step guides on how to code... Read More...
Week 2: Help I'm an NQT Posted on 13 September 2016 by Grant Reeves - NQT Induction Manager in General | Career Week 2. Well done NQTs on completing your first week. Here are things to consider in your second week as an NQT. Read More...
Week 1: Help I’m an NQT Posted on 5 September 2016 by Grant Reeves - NQT Induction Manager in General | Career As daunting as it may appear, the first term is already upon us and we need to make an early start on trying to see the wood from the trees. The first thing to remember is that you are not alone, unless you have a teacher who can claim to have taught Moses, we have all been through the NQT Induction process and came out through the other side. Read More...
Exciting new website updates Posted on 2 September 2016 by Admin in General | Career We've made some improvements on the website which will help enhance your job search experience. See what they are... Read More...
You always have something to give, even when you think you don’t Posted on 31 August 2016 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing It's important to be mindful, kind and giving especially when you least feel like it. Read More...
10 things to do in Kent - September 2016 Posted on 29 August 2016 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in General There's still time to enjoy the last few official weeks of summer. Here is a list of fun stuff to do in Kent during September! Read More...
Healthy Strawberries and Cream Ice Lollies Posted on 26 August 2016 by Admin in Wellbeing Remember when you used to make your own lollies as a kid? Here is a delicious recipe using strawberries, the perfect summer fruit, for you to try. A fun one to do with the kids! Read More...
Celebrating 'Afternoon Tea Week' in Kent Posted on 16 August 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Afternoon Tea Week (14th ��� 20th Aug) is a week to celebrate one of the nation’s favourite culinary pastimes. In light of this, we have highlighted some popular afternoon tea venues that you can visit across Kent (if you haven’t already done so). According to Visit Kent, the best places to visit in the Garden of England are... Read More...
Let’s get into the Olympic spirit and do sport! Posted on 9 August 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing So, the Rio Olympics have finally begun! Can you believe it was 4 years ago since the London Olympics?! There are 42 different sports being carried out over the next few weeks and seeing as it is the summer holidays, wouldn’t it be a good opportunity to take up a sport this summer?! Sport not only benefits your body but also your mind and spirit. Some of the benefits are... Read More...