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Teach First

Teach First Taster Programme Review

at Teach First

Internship (1 Month+)

Teaching

London

Review Submitted: September 2022

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - 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.
This online taster experience took place over two days and offered insights into the mission of Teach First, the education system, how to be an effective teacher and also provided many opportunities for personal development. There were a large variety of sessions which included a debate, personal development, and even an 8 minute teaching episode.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Getting to know Teach First in terms of their values and mission was a very useful and interesting experience, as I found myself developing a better understanding of why the charity exists. It was made very clear how they worked as a company and what they look for in potential teacher trainees.
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 have become much better at self-evaluation and can now reflect on my skills and experiences in an effective manner. I also strengthened my communication and interaction skills during the many Zoom breakout rooms, as well as the debate and teaching episode.
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
4/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone was very friendly and polite, the staff were really helpful and facilitated the sessions in a kind manner.
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 insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the opportunity to get involved in so many different things, the sessions were all really useful and I found the structure to flow really well.
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 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
If you're considering applying for this taster session, you definitely should! It's only for two days but the amount of insight you get and valuable experience is really worth attending for.
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