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Teach First

Taster programme Review

at Teach First

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Teaching

Manchester

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
4.3/5 - 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.
Day to day group exercises. Presentation and debating. Leadership and skills sessions delivered by teach first alumni and staff. Developed an understanding of the inequalities in the education system in the UK.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We learned a lot about the roles available within reach first and also the development opportunities they can support candidates with when they complete the training programme. They were really insightful in helping us prepare.
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?
Yes developed organisation and planning skills. Practiced presenting and really developed teamwork skills.
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
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was brilliant all the staff clearly are bought into the organisation’s mission of solving educational innequality which made our experience that much better
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in this field.
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 paid and 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
Be authentic and really focus on the organisations core competencies in your application.
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