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Top tips and advice for teachers by teachersTEACHERS’ TOP 20 SUPPLY TEACHING QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
This post examines those burning questions that you may have in and around the world of supply teaching. We hope this covers everything, but let us know if you have other questions you'd like answers to. What skills do you need to be a supply teacher? As a supply...
WHAT ARE SCHOOLS LOOKING FOR DURING YOUR LESSON OBSERVATION WHEN ON INTERVIEW?
Top tips for the lesson observation: So your probably feeling pretty nervous and waiting for the information regarding the lesson observation as part of your interview. Don't be scared, as long as you follow these simple tips you will fly through it! Having completed...
TOP 5 WORST THINGS TO DO AT A TEACHING INTERVIEW
.At Teachers today we have years of experience around the interview process. Below are some of the mistakes teachers may make preventing them from securing that position! These are some of our top tips to help you along the way! Mistake 1: Arriving late and not...
TOP THINGS TO DO DURING AN INTERVIEW TO SECURE THAT LONG-TERM TEACHING POSITION
At Teachers today we have plenty of experience in supporting staff gain that teaching position, here are some of our top tips. Tip 1. Get there early and remember your manners ‘Please’ and ‘Thank yous’ go along way Look smart. My mum says always wear a clean pair of...
COVID-19 AND SUPPLY TEACHING IN SCHOOLS
As the director of teachers today and currently working in schools, here is my advice and guidance for supply teachers going into schools post Covid-19 (Its still around to be honest) Top tips Still be wary, its important to keep your distance when possible, both for...
TOP TIPS FOR SUPPLY TEACHERS DEALING WITH BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES
Here's some invaluable advice for supply teachers on how to deal with behavioural issues from a teacher who's been there and knows what you're going through. Introduce yourself to the HOD/Teachers: Familiarise yourself with your surroundings, show your initiative by...
THE MOST COMMON SUPPLY TEACHING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR LONG TERM CONTRACTS
Having worked in education for over 20 years and interviewed many staff, I would like to share some of the most common interview questions that you may be asked as a supply teacher: • What personal characteristics will you bring to this role? • What makes you...
SO, YOUR FIRST DAY IN A NEW SCHOOL HAS ARRIVED … HOW TO BE A GREAT SUPPLY TEACHER.
So your first day in a new school has arrived! Your probably feeling very nervous and want to make a great impression. Read on for a few tips that will help you along your way! I’m not going to talk about timekeeping or punctuality or being smartly dressed, these...
GROWING A SUCCESSFUL TEACHING AGENCY
As the Director of Teachers today I believe that it is essential that we practise what we preach!Yes, that is correct we are probably the only teaching agency that both Directors of Primary and Secondary still teach in local Brighton & Sussex schools. I could take...
IMPORTANT TOP TIPS FOR TEACHING IN A PRU
Having spent 18 years in Secondary schools I have decided to venture into the world of PRU teaching (pupil referral unit). These students have found school life to be extremely difficult for several reasons. I teach Science to students between the ages of 14-16,...
SUPPLY TEACHING: THE MINEFIELD OF PAYROLL VERSUS FREELANCE… THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT REPRESENTATION
Let's start with the facts... unlike teachers' pay, the workload of teachers on payroll increases year on year. Not only are you expected to be a world-class educator, you are also a pillar of society trusted to instill clear values and behavioural do’s and don’ts;...
I RECENTLY WOKE UP TO THE FOLLOWING HEADLINE…
‘More than 50% of Teachers in England plan to quit in the next two years’. Christine Blower (General Secretary, National Union of Teachers) Is this seriously true? With 1 million new students expected to enter the school system in the next 10 years this indicates...
WHAT IS THE REAL FOCUS OF EDUCATIONAL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
An article written by Sean Coughlan (BBC Educational correspondent) on teacher recruitment stated that: ‘The NAHT report also warns of the extra cost, with schools saying that agency fees to find teachers can cost £10,000 for a single appointment’ Emma Knights, Chief...
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