Taster Review
at Teach First
Internship (1 Month+)
Teaching
St Andrews
Review Submitted: January 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
It was from 9 to 5 via zoom. You were given adequate breaks between each task and were expected to be able to plan and deliver a lesson by the end of the two day taster. We spoke to alumni and partners of Teach First to gain a better vision of what they stood for. We were given opportunities to speak with one another and work together in different tasks, such as debate and problem-solving.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I felt like Teach First gave many opportunities that wouldn't be available elsewhere. It was really interesting to be able to speak with alumni and with partners who weren't just teachers. They were able to provide insight into different job opportunities that Teach First would help in.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes, definitely! There was a huge emphasis on learning about teaching. In particular, I learnt how to better organise and plan a lesson, to consider tone of voice, to gauge the attention of each student. It also gave me the opportunity to work on leadership among my teams.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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 virtual experience
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was very very passionate. I felt like everybody I spoke to were trying their best to help with disparity in the UK. They definitely cared for what they were doing and loved teaching children. Everybody seemed supportive and helpful.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I really enjoyed the insight. It allowed me to see for myself what teaching for like and whether I would enjoy it. Beyond this, Teach First taught me a lot of knowledge surrounding children's education. I had a lot of fun getting creative and meeting new people.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
4/5
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
You should definitely try to do a little teaching practice beforehand. A lot of people there were already tutors and had experience. I felt I was thrown into the lesson with little preparation but the feedback was very valuable. I would definitely say do some prep work!
