Teach First Taster Programme Review
at Teach First
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Teaching
York
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
A two-day taster programme online. Covered a variety of topics such as personal development, lesson planning and how to implement diversity representation in the classroom. Designed and presented a 6 minute lesson to peers.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very informative about next steps on how to continue with Teach First and become a teacher
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?
Developed my leadership skills and my planning and organisation. Also became a more confident speaker through many opportunities to debate and present ideas
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?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very encouraging and inviting but also gave constructive criticism where appropriate
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
An enjoyable experience with a great chance to meet new people and work on developing my skills
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
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
4/5
Would you recommend Teach First to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Teach First
Be confident and consider the struggles certain groups face with education, such as those in deprived areas
