How to Write a Successful Teaching CV
Simple steps to write your teaching CV Want to go into the teaching profession as a full-time occupation? Then it is imperative to compile a CV that outlines your experience and clearly highlights your skills. A strong CV and teaching interview preparation are the two main things you need to succeed. Employers and teaching based […]
Five Reasons why London is the best place to be a teacher
London is frequently described as the City of opportunity. With so many different attractions to see and so many different cultures to interact with, why would you want to start your teaching career anywhere else! To help persuade you, here are five reasons why London is such a great place to teach.
Supply Teacher Dress Code
Congratulations! You’ve sent out your teaching CV, aced the interviews and now have your next supply teaching placement – but what to wear? Men, you have this conundrum as well. First, double-check with your supply teaching agency or school to see if they have a particular teacher dress code or preferences for staff. If there […]
Handling Incorrect Answers in a Positive Way
How to Encourage Correct Answers in a Positive Way It is every teacher’s dream to have a class full of students participating freely on a daily basis. However, there are times when pupils answer questions incorrectly, and the way we handle it can affect their participation for the rest of the term. Take a look at our […]
Top London School Trips from A to Z
London school trip ideas from Ancient History to Zoology School trips in London give teachers a chance to visit some of the Capital’s finest museums as well as impart wisdom, especially if you are a teacher from overseas. Whether you want to take just your class to interact with history at the Greenwich Maritime Museum […]
Teacher Wellbeing: Tips to keep you in top form
Teaching is a profession that requires copious amount of energy, stamina and mental agility. Stress in a fast paced, busy job is normal and to some extent expected. However chronic job stress can lead to burnout, characterised by feelings of exhaustion, frustration, tension and/or depression. Taking care of your physical and mental health is crucial to a […]
How To Talk to Children Effectively
Classroom discipline begins with your approach to children and how you talk to them, so they listen to what you say. There are tips and techniques to achieve this, and by taking the following approach, you’ll have their undivided attention. Make Eye Contact Talking down to children makes them feel small and insecure. Drop to […]
Most Common Mistakes Teachers Make In Interviews and how to Avoid them
Most Common Mistakes People Make In Job Interviews If you’re a teacher living in London you’ll appreciate what an important time of year this is. Interviews and trial days are at a peak as schools are still looking to confirm their staff for the new academic year. Here are some common mistakes that are can […]
How to Understand the New GCSE Scoring System
A Guide to Understanding the New GCSE Scoring System and How it Affects Teachers With GCSE results being released you may be concerned about how the new GCSE scoring system will affect teachers. Teachers and supply teachers in London will have to adapt their teaching approach to match the new curriculum, and marking systems will […]
The Supply Teacher’s Guide to Personal Safety in London
2016 Pixabay London is just like any major city, it’s a brilliant place to be as long as you are sensible and take precautions with personal protection when you are out and about. You can enjoy living and working in the city as a supply teacher and have a fabulous time by taking basic but […]