Student Taster Online Review
at Teach First
Internship (1 Month+)
Teaching
Review Submitted: January 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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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.
The two-day experience was a tightly-packed insight into both the Teach First Graduate Program and Teaching as a whole. There were plenty of opportunities to ask questions on a multitude of relevant areas and the team was very friendly. The main task was the chance to teach an 8 minute lesson on a topic of our choice, I thought it was a great challenge and a new experience.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The information given regarding future potential roles was detailed and extensive, overall it provided a tangible grasp on how I could pursue teaching and the graduate placement in my later years of university.
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?
I am comfortable in saying that I know at least the foundations of what makes a successful lesson, and the societal issue of educational inequality in the UK. I have developed my presentation skills and my ability to interact with newly-met individuals.
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?
4/5
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 virtual experience
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere was effective given the virtual nature (COVID landscape) of the taster. It ran smoothly and all of the Teach First team were really approachable.
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I found it very valuable and rewarding, and would say it was very enjoyable overall.
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
Obviously, be honest. Speak about your views with candour and decide whether you align yourself along with the motivation and aim of Teach First, that will go a long way in the application process and your overall enjoyment of the taster.
