Taster Participant Review

Item: Taster Participant at Teach First
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Teach First

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Teaching

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: September 2024

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 - Overview of Experience

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

We had fascinating sessions about personal development, teaching and diversifying the curriculum. Presented a mini lesson
and received tailored, one-to-one feedback. Participated in debates.

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

It was interesting to learn about the ethos of Teach First and meet several ambassadors.

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?

I learned more about teaching techniques and developed debating and public speaking 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?

The atmosphere was welcoming and supportive.

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 thoroughly enjoyed the insight. I found the sessions very interesting and enjoyed participating in a debate with my peers about the impact of sets in schools. My experience at Taster confirmed my decision to apply for the Graduate scheme.