STEM Teach First 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.
The 2-day programme was highly structured with several interactive sessions on improving teaching skills and self development along with some detailed information about the training programme Teach first provides. There was a great balance between practical work (a continuous stream of activities with others which also aided with networking) and information provided.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was truly exciting as we were introduced firsthand to people who went through the training programme and did the same taster session as us so it was easy to relate and felt less biased. By getting to ask them questions directly, I think I was able to learn a lot about the company and I already feel that I know enough to join the business and training programme.
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?
Self development was a large focus of the programme and I can personally say I somewhat enhanced my interaction skills as well as self-reflection skills. While self reflection might not sound exciting, through this programme you get to understand and see for yourself how important it is at the end of the day. The people at Teach first made everyone feel very comfortable and there was an opportunity for everyone to interact.
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 ambience was quite cozy yet professional. Every one of the presentors and people involved were very passionate and approachable and made the experience as smooth as possible.
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 truly enjoyed the insight not just because of getting a taster to teaching and learning about the importance of TeachFirst into education, but also because I had the opportunity to network and develop a lot of the skills which I do not get a chance to develop much at university.
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
I would first advise making sure you have researched about Teach First and understand the truly great goals Teach First is trying to achieve through its work. Secondly, I would advise not worrying if the person applying doesn't feel like the ideal teacher. The skills you learn from Teach First go far beyond teaching.
