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Secondary schools constantly struggle to find enough teachers to support the education of the high number of students coming up from primary. If you enjoy working with adolescents and young adults, and you have toyed with the idea of becoming a secondary teacher, the best time to do so is NOW. Here’s what you need to know:
A personal brand is essentially how you come across to others professionally, both in person and any other way a person can interact with you, i.e., your online presence. Here are five easy ways to make sure your personal brand is just right to help you bag your next job.
As the Department for Education publishes its first white paper in six years, we summarise some key plans for “levelling up” education.
It's so important when you have a demanding job like being a teacher, that you find some time to switch off from work. Not only is it important for you to have a life outside of work, it’s essential for your mental health to destress in order to avoid burnout. So, here are 4 simple ways to switch off from work.
Are you an expert in your industry? Maybe you work in construction or as an electrician but you’re now looking for a change and a new challenge – why not consider teaching students in your profession? According to research from the Department for Education, 45% of people interested in teacher training are ‘career changers’; people who have been working in a different industry but want to switch to teaching.
As a leader, you need to support each member of your team because they are part of your learning community, and everyone in that community matters. Of course, the support you give will depend on the situation and the individual themselves, but the number one objective is to get the best out of your team of teachers.
SEND-friendly classrooms
As a SEND teacher you’ll want to ensure that your students with special educational needs and disabilities are comfortable learning in your classroom. If you’re currently developing your SEND-friendly classroom, here’s some suggestions which may help as a starting point.
Preparing a lesson plan is one of the most essential skills a teacher needs to have to be effective in the classroom. It can be challenging, especially in the early days of your career as there are a few components that you need to focus on and incorporate into it, such as learning objectives, learning activities and assessments for student understanding.
Exam results days for 2021 are almost upon us. For some this will be a moment of celebration, whilst for those whose results are less than expected the day could feel like a crushing disappointment. However, for the students who didn’t get the grades they were predicted or wanted, there’s still a wealth of options open to them.
Are you counting down the hours to the end of term and the summer holidays? We’ve pulled together a few tips to help push through to the end of the year, and even look forward to the start of the next one!