Teach First Taster Programme Review
at Teach First
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Teaching
Greenwich
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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 programme covered what Teach First as a charity does, why they exist and what their mission is. There were a series of talks about what the graduate scheme involves, their work in improving the education system and advice for applying to their grad scheme. There were lots of little group activities and reflections with other participants. The programme built up to a teaching episode task where you used everything you learned to teach a six-minute lesson, and then recieved feedback from a faciliator and your peers.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really interesting. I think they offered a unique experience to show you what teaching actually looks like and highlight both the positives and negatives before you commit to a programme. They also showed lots of alternative options that ambassadors of the programme have taken, outside of the programme, and are very encouraging of using Teach First as a step in your career.
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?
Developed my motivation and understanding for teaching and improving the education system. Learned specific teaching techniques which were useful for the teaching episode and will be very useful for the assessment centre when I apply to the grad scheme. Developed my understanding of leadership skills.
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
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very friendly and welcoming. They were clearly experts in their field.
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 the insight. It answered a lot of questions I had about Teach First and teaching generally and it was great to be able to see a wide variety of future options for myself. I would recommend to anyone who is even slightly considering teaching as a profession.
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
Go in with an open mind.
