How to nail your online teacher training interview – the tasks, the questions and how to prepare
I want to teach but my degree is not in the right subject. What can I do…?
Are you interested in teaching but not sure that your degree is relevant? Subject knowledge enhancement courses (SKE) address gaps in subject knowledge. Paid for by the NCTL and there is even a bursary, paid to you. Who might need to complete an SKE? – You want to teach Physics, but your degree was 20 years ago. – you want … Read More
Routes into Teaching… what are they and which one is for you?
There is still a lot of confusion around the different routes into teaching and I will try to add some clarity. There are numerous routes into teaching – SCITT, School Direct, University-led, School Direct Salaried, Assessment Only, Teach First to name but a few. Most training providers allow you to gain both QTS and PGCE. The main 3 routes in … Read More
Are you working in Accounting, Finance, Mortgages or banking? Are you ready for something really rewarding… you could be teaching!
The government has just announced how they will entice highly qualified mathematicians to train as a maths teacher. They are providing a range of financial incentives to encourage you into the role. On top of this, there are opportunities to accelerate your progress and move up the career ladder quickly, significantly increasing your income. In year 3 you could be … Read More
UCAS Teacher Training Application – How to Write a Good Personal Statement
Teacher Training – how to write a good Personal Statement. This is a big opportunity to sell yourself, so really take some time & write a good personal statement when applying for teacher training. If you are looking for a school-based provider then click here. Below I have included some things we look for. This is not an exhaustive list … Read More
UCAS Teacher Training – Who should you use as a UCAS reference…?
Are you applying for teacher training? It’s time to think about referees. When applying through UCAS, it is easy to miss how important referees are. The UCAS references are an integral part of your application and one of the strongest items for identifying trainees that will make a difference in the classroom. Weak references are likely to risk you missing … Read More
Teacher Training Interview: the best way to prepare …
If you are ready to apply for teacher training now, then here is the link you need to access the new search engine. If not, then keep on reading to find out more about how you can best prepare for your teacher training interview… The teacher training recruitment cycle has opened and applications are flooding in (you can apply here). … Read More
You CAN train as a teacher, even if your qualifications are not right…
If you are ready to apply to train as a teacher, then here is the link that you need. If not, then read on… Each year we receive hundreds of applications through UCAS and a great number of them are not YET ready to progress onto teaching. This, however, does not mean that you cannot teach, simply that you have … Read More
Applying for Teacher Training… when is the ‘right time’? Not when you think.
When do I need to apply for teacher training? PS. The answer is not what you think… If you are ready to apply, here is the link you need to access the new government Teacher Training Search Engine, otherwise read on. Each year I am asked the same question… “is it early enough, if I apply in the next 4 … Read More
