Women in Leadership Review
at Teach First
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Teaching
North Greenwich
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
A mini debate and teaching simulations. Opportunities to hear about Teach First ambassadors, specifically women who are now leaders in their schools or in their careers elsewhere. Networking with other students my age
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It clarified that I could indeed be part of Teach First upon graduating, and they not only offer opportunity to teach but also other internships in various companies.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Preparing and planning lessons to be informative but also testing students knowledge. Learnt to clarify myself better as students may often fail to understand what I mean.
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?
Very positive and encouraging
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Enjoyed it very much. Would've appreciated shortening some of the time given for certain activities.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid or 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
Try out the insight day and truly understand if you could fit the company.
