Student Taster Online Review
at Teach First
Internship (1 Month+)
Teaching
Brighton
Review Submitted: January 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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 virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The virtual experience had a well organised structure/timetable where we worked on personal development skills, engaged in discussions revolving around educational inequalities, and also had a chance to plan our own mini lesson. This was the main advantage of the taster as you receive feedback from an experienced Teach First lead. There were also opportunities to talk to existing teachers on the programme as well as many opportunities to network with others!
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Teach First have links into lots of corporate roles as well. There are opportunities for summer placements in well-established businesses throughout the training programme, which was made clear on this taster, and we were encouraged to recognise that teaching has lots of transferrable skills into other positions.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Being online, this was a great way to build relationships with people virtually which is a skill we need now more than ever! I also found that I was forced to think more innovatively in coming up with ideas for the debates. I have learnt the skill of self reflection, thanks to the feedback given from my mini lesson. The atmosphere was very welcoming and engaging, everyone felt comfortable to voice their opinions.
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 experience
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Relationships were built and established well despite being online, and every suggestion was well valued. Teach First have many competencies they look for when applying to the training programme, and this was reinforced throughout the taster, so it felt like we were being assisted in our progression. All the feedback was constructive and positive.
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 virtual experience?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I really enjoyed it. It was a very busy two days (even though you are sat at your PC!) but the information sessions were well balanced with lots of opportunities to discuss with lots of different people, via break out rooms. I think it was challenging too, making you focus on time management and problem solving. I was able to take away things for personal development, and weigh up options for my career.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
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
During the application process of the taster, you will be contacted for support in your application- take it! Everyone is very helpful and there is no element of competition. The support at Teach First was stressed throughout and they love to help people through scary things like applications. Also, be prepared to talk to lots of different people via Zoom, and don't be afraid to raise your hand in the main room.
