STEM Taster Programme Review
at Teach First
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Teaching
Birmingham
Review Submitted: September 2022
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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
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.
This was a 2 day programme with the first focused on introducing the Teach First mission and the key teaching skills, we also planned an 8 minute lesson. Then on day 2 we did some more personal development work and taught our lesson to a small group of our peers and a TF assessor who gave us detailed feedback.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We were given a very clear set of next steps that we can action if we chose to pursue a career with Teach First. We also gained a lot of insight into what life might be like as a Teach First trainee
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?
We focussed mainly on the 7 teach first competencies but I feel like I gained a lot of confidence in myself to put my ideas forward and join in discussions where before I potentially would have just listened. I also think I was able to better understand the responsibility and impact you have on student lives as a teacher.
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 culture was wonderful, all the staff were extremely friendly and willing to share their experiences and answer any questions that you had. It felt like a non-judgmental space to learn and try out teaching a lesson for the first time.
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 really enjoyed my time at the Taster Programme and I feel like I have come away with a great experience and a better idea of what I want to do in my future. The whole experience was great - the food and the venue was lovely and the financial aid Teach First provide for travel and hotel stay mean that there are no barriers to joining in.
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 reimbursed 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
Use the help of the recruiter that will contact you and really think about how you can work to improve childrens' prospects in line with the teach first mission.
