Taster Programme Attendee Review
at Teach First
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Teaching
London
Review Submitted: June 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The two-day programme started with getting to know some people via a welcome webinar the week before which was really helpful in calming my nerves. We looked at personal development and focused on what their competencies are and how to develop them. We got to plan and present a short teaching episode to a small number of other participants. There were opportunities throughout to chat to ambassadors and learn more about their training programme.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
A lot of pathways were really clearly laid out, both as a teacher and in a corporate world. They discussed how the skills developed through their training could help in several different careers.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
We had the opportunity to develop interaction and planning skills via the teaching episode. There were specific sessions dedicated to learning more about the company and understanding their vision. There other sessions dedicated to debate skills and how to be a good leader. Also a session on wellbeing, both for now and in future careers which was really helpful and interesting.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone seemed really friendly and happy to be there and talk to us. Really got the message across that these people are all connected through a shared vision which was really lovely to see.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I loved it!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Teach First
5/5
Would you recommend Teach First to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Teach First
Don't be scared of aspects like talking to others in breakout rooms or the teaching episode! Everyone there is in the same boat as you and in the same age range!
