Teach First Taster Programme Review
at Teach First
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Teaching
LONDON
Review Submitted: September 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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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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.
Throughout the two days we were constantly working on our competencies, whether through groups tasks in break out rooms, or through self evaluation. We had a QnA session with two ambassadors who had completed the training programme, where we learnt of the opportunities available within and beyond the training programme. We also had frequent breaks, some of which we used to plan our 6-minute-lesson, which we later presented to our peers in day 2 and recived/gave feedback at the end.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very good, through the ambassadors and through the conclusion we learnt of the potential roles available within the training programme and after completion! I learnt of the structure of the two year programme, the opportunity to further continue training with TeachFirst, and the opportunity to work with partner firms after completion of paid summer projects that they organise in collaboration with TeachFirst.
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?
Presentation, teaching skills, and self evaluation are the 3 competencies I'd say I most improved on. We had a very useful session on how to develop effective and authoritative teacher 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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Kind, friendly, welcoming, helpful
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Quite a lot :) I didn't expect to become so self aware of my competencies through the self evaluation, and the teacher training skills session was very helpful since I work as a tutor part time, and I was intrigued to learn of the many opportunities!
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
Definitely apply for the taster programme! It gives you a crucial insight into what Teach First does and stands for, the opportunities available, and into what your life could be like as a teacher
