Student Taster Online Review
at Teach First
Internship (1 Month+)
Teaching
Nottingham
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
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
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 experience covers two days. It’s a great insight into the teach first training experience.
On day one you are introduced to the 8 competences and begin the self evaluation process. You take part in debates and plan a mini lesson.
Day two is all about developing your teaching skills and ability. You deliver your lesson which is around 8 minutes long and receive useful feedback from peers and a teach first development lead.
On day one you are introduced to the 8 competences and begin the self evaluation process. You take part in debates and plan a mini lesson.
Day two is all about developing your teaching skills and ability. You deliver your lesson which is around 8 minutes long and receive useful feedback from peers and a teach first development lead.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It is a fantastic insight into the what why who and how the teach first application process works. You learn from the development leads what it is they’re assessing and looking for.
The debates and discussions really help you to understand the motivation behind the teach first ethos/mission.
It was nice to hear about potential opportunities within teaching as well as in corporate rolls. Teach first teachers have a quicker career progression which is very interesting.
The debates and discussions really help you to understand the motivation behind the teach first ethos/mission.
It was nice to hear about potential opportunities within teaching as well as in corporate rolls. Teach first teachers have a quicker career progression which is very interesting.
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?
You learn to self evaluate through the whole process. The process allows you to grow the abilities you regard strongly and develop those that you are weaker at. The experience highlights what you need to work on to be successful at a teach first assessment/development centre.
You learn to be more interactive and develop communications skills through delivering a mini lesson and through the debates. The debates allow you to understand the teach first mission.
You learn to be more interactive and develop communications skills through delivering a mini lesson and through the debates. The debates allow you to understand the teach first mission.
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 virtual experience
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere created is very positive. They encourage you to network with each other and share your passion for education which is so refreshing.
We had a quiz in the evening to get to know each other in a more relaxed environment which is great!
We had a cup of tea and network session on the second day which is a nice relaxing way to start the day.
Even in a pandemic the online experience is a great way to meet new people that are like minded.
We had a quiz in the evening to get to know each other in a more relaxed environment which is great!
We had a cup of tea and network session on the second day which is a nice relaxing way to start the day.
Even in a pandemic the online experience is a great way to meet new people that are like minded.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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 did enjoy the virtual experience but I did feel like it was harder to network and develop online because you don’t get to meet anyone or interact. It doesn’t allow for the quiet people to shine because it is much harder to pull others into the conversion/debate. Some people are naturally quieter and I do feel it doesn’t allow for that.
Though on a positive it was still nice to meet people with similar interests.
Though on a positive it was still nice to meet people with similar interests.
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
Definitely do the teach first taster session because it will guarantee an insight in to the workings of teach first and if this is the right program for you. There are lots of routes into teaching available and I think teach first could be challenging and requires a lot of thought before applying. This will definitely help you make the decision.
Give it a go because you don’t know if you like it until you try it.
Give it a go because you don’t know if you like it until you try it.
