Participant 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!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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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 course was an opportunity to learn the values of Teach First and help the participants harness their own skills. It also allowed for productive collaboration and independent self-evaluation.
There was an opportunity for feedback from a planned and delivered lesson.
Ultimately, the course was intended to inform us about Teach First and provide feedback but also potentially start us on our Teach First journey.
There was an opportunity for feedback from a planned and delivered lesson.
Ultimately, the course was intended to inform us about Teach First and provide feedback but also potentially start us on our Teach First journey.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was fascinating. This is because when you think of TeachFirst you initially limit it to the teacher training side only but to hear from alumni that have moved on to broaden their horizons shows the true potential of being involved in the TeachFirst program.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
The course was designed around eight key competencies of leadership. Whilst the skills of interaction, humility, motivation, planning, problem-solving, leadership, resilience and self evaluation were not new, it helped give me a better understanding of how these skills can be harnessed to be an effective educator.
I do believe it helped with skills of teamwork because it created a safe environment where participants felt comfortable to interact and express their views, in a group setting.
I do believe it helped with skills of teamwork because it created a safe environment where participants felt comfortable to interact and express their views, in a group setting.
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?
5/5
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?
They couldn’t have been easier to interact. All the team members were helpful and insightful but also passionate, despite them having taught the program (probably many times) their enthusiasm to teach was exceptional.
It was also a really welcoming atmosphere, this may have been partly down to the other participants as well. However, this does show TeachFirst in a good light as it attracts the participants with many positive qualities.
It was also a really welcoming atmosphere, this may have been partly down to the other participants as well. However, this does show TeachFirst in a good light as it attracts the participants with many positive qualities.
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 really enjoyed this course and would definitely recommend it to friends and fellow students.
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 reimbursed 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
Be yourself and speak about your own personal reasons for having shared values to TeachFirst.
Being nervous about applying is natural but they are not trying to trip you up, they are there to help your personal development.
Also, most of the fellow participants will be in the exact same situation and so this can create a nice environment where no sense of hierarchy is developed.
Being nervous about applying is natural but they are not trying to trip you up, they are there to help your personal development.
Also, most of the fellow participants will be in the exact same situation and so this can create a nice environment where no sense of hierarchy is developed.
