Are you an Inspirational Teacher? Posted on 7 July 2015 by Katerina Nicholaou Kent-Teach in Career | General | Schools As a teacher, what does it mean to be inspirational? From a Headteacher’s point of view teachers who are recognised as inspiring are most likely to be considered “outstanding” in their practice. An educator who not only teaches a topic, but also teaches an individual how to grow outside of the classroom and beyond. Read More...
“I can’t make it in today…” Posted on 6 July 2015 by Claire Isaacs - SPS HR Consultant in Career | General I was recently sent a list of “worst excuses for missing work” by a colleague as a little light relief amidst a really hectic week in the life of the consultancy team. The top 25 giving me a bit of check list for the ones I’ve heard over the years. If it had been a game of bingo I wouldn’t have got a full house, but I was close. Read More...
Multi-Tasking Ninja isn’t a Job Title Posted on 3 July 2015 by Claire - SPS HR Consultant in Career Have you ever looked at a job advert and wondered what on earth you would be doing if you were the successful candidate?...Job titles can be a bit of fun, but before you start re-advertising your Deputy Headteacher post as the “Grand Master of Underlings and Curriculum Jedi”, perhaps we need to consider what a job title says about candidates and employers alike. Read More...
10 Inspiring Ted Talks all Educators should watch! Posted on 26 June 2015 by Samantha - Kent-Teach in General We all know that, whilst rewarding, teaching is a stressful job and it can be hard to get motivated day in, day out. We have found these 10 Ted Talks by people working in and around education all over the world which are full of creative thinking and inspiring ideas that you can bring to your schools. Read More...
10 Bits of Teaching Tips and Advice Posted on 24 June 2015 by Katerina - Kent-Teach in Career | General Whether you are a Newly Qualified Teacher or a seasoned pro, it's always good to take some time to listen to advice from others on how to improve your craft. So enjoy reading our top 10 tips on how to become an effective, caring teacher: Read More...
30 Reasons to Cycle Posted on 17 June 2015 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Bike Week (13th -21st June) is an annual opportunity to promote cycling, and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life by encouraging ‘everyday cycling for everyone’. Read More...
Foster Care - Carole's Story Posted on 12 June 2015 by Kent-Teach in General I've been a foster carer for around 18 months and it is the most challenging and rewarding job I've ever done... Read More...
9 Reasons Why Nature is Good for Kids Posted on 9 June 2015 by Wing Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Read our new blog post on 9 reasons why nature is good for kids... Environmental education programmes at schools can lead to improved test results in maths, reading & writing...! Read More...
What to Expect from an Ofsted Inspection: A Headteacher's Guide Posted on 8 June 2015 by Graham Chrisnell Kent-Teach in General A chronology of thoughts and observations leading from the initial phone call from the OFSTED team leader (September 2014 OFSTED Framework). Read More...
World Oceans Day Posted on 8 June 2015 by Kerry Briffitt, Eco-Schools Co-ordinator at Hempstead Junior School in General Everybody has a lightbulb moment or a ‘life-changing’ experience that forces them into action that they have no option but to proceed with. My moment was when I stumbled upon a huge green fishing net decorated with numerous juvenile small spotted cat sharks. I couldn’t ignore my overwhelming feelings of anger and grief, that day literally changed my life. Read More...