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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

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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the virtual internship and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Across the two days, there was a variety of engaging talks and activities. This included looking at personal development by identifying our strengths and weakness, and applying this to leadership styles. There was also informative sessions, which provided an insight into Teach First's mission and the opportunities it provides. The second day of the programme gave us the experience of teaching our own short lesson, which encouraged constructive feedback.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The webinars covering Teach First as an employer were super informative and engaging. This made it really clear what Teach First's mission was and the opportunities available.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual internship
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual internship
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have become more aware of my strengths and weaknesses. This has enabled me to work on myself as an individual, as the programme provide a safe-space to share and discuss our confident and weaker areas with peers also on the programme. The teaching episode especially was a great opportunity to receive constructive feedback, which helped identify areas I wasn't initially aware I was strong in, like resilience.
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 internship
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere and culture was super supportive and friendly. This was important when it came to discussing our weaknesses and handling feedback, as it made me feel comfortable to share my experiences and feelings with others on the programme.
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 virtual internship?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the virtual internship?
I really enjoyed the Taster Programme. I cannot fault any areas. It was organised and all the sessions ran efficiently. All the session holders were friendly, knowledgeable and approachable.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual internship
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
I would say that you approach the programme enthusiastic and confident. It is a great environment to really engage in all the sessions, which help personal and career development.
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