It’s not often that you see your competition in an interview, perhaps you may walk past them on your way in or out of the interview, but either way you have to be able to bat them, and you can do this by improving your own interview performance. Staying relaxed is essential and you have to presume you’re up against an experienced, calm and collective individual, otherwise you may never fit the bill. If you’ve had difficulty in the past with similar job positions in interviews, then learn from your own mistakes. The following three pieces of advice can help you beat your job competitions. Listen and respond in a chatty way, not just asking a list of prepared questions or sitting there silently. Show limited signs of nervousness that... Read More »
A CV should ideally be targeted towards the job you want to gain and the jobs you are applying for. With that said, it is not always easy to do this and there are a few things you may need to know. Firstly, any irrelevant information should be deleted, If you have had a large number of jobs, only include the relevant ones in detail. You can say which jobs you’ve had so there are no gaps on your CV, however, you should only talk about the skills you gained from the relevant positions such as a teaching assistant etc. Your personal information or personal bio should be written showing your personality and your passion for teaching. It’s important that the information you write in this section is not superficial;... Read More »
Teachers have to have a degree, but the subject in which they have a degree is not strict, it can be anything, from English to music to drama to journalism, Basically anything, however some degrees may be more relevant than others. Any degree involving mathematics could potentially put you above others, because there is always a demand for good mathematics teachers, and as it is a core subject, you expertise is vitally important. Another degree which could be suited to teaching as a whole is English language. This is because English will always be important, in any subject taught. And correct punctuation will always go an extremely long way for any student on any course. Finally a multimedia degree relating to ICT or media can be important, because of the... Read More »
Teaching students who are soon to be sixth formers, or perhaps workers, or college students is a tough ask. It’s the last chance to equip them with the skills they need to make their next step, whatever it may be. And because the final year students are older, does not mean they are easier to handle or control, come may have already decided what they want to do, and because it is not part of the curriculum, they will show no signs of interest, perhaps they will disrupt the class. This is why it’s important to remove any disturbing individuals from the classroom if they do not show any signs of participation, because other children’s education (the ones who do want to learn) could be at risk. The final years... Read More »
Just to see if you’ve got what it takes to break into the education industry and become a teacher, we’ve providing you with what we class as essential requirements. A passion for teaching children A passion for learning Belief in the British Educational system Enjoy working in a team Able to confront senior staff members in difficult circumstances Respect for all races and cultures
