Insight Participant Review

by Teach First

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was a great opportunity to learn more about the work Teach First does and to see a disadvantaged school. I got to experience something I'd never truly understood until now.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The leaders [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] made us feel like they knew us all. Also, they give you calls to check how you are doing.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Both during the week induction and the week in the school I felt fully supported by my supervisors. I got the opportunity to develop my own lesson with the support of existing materials.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt so much about society and education that I think this placement is worth it even if you do decide not to go into teaching.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • 1 week induction in London where you get to know Teach First and the other participants. This had some tedious parts but was generally fun. 1 week in a school. I would have preferred longer in the school as one week wasn't long enough to generate relationships with the students and to truly understand what a Teach First graduate does.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone in the insight was very happy and full of life. Honestly some of the best people I have met in recent years all together in one room. They all had the same goal and were super enthusiastic about it.

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They paid us and paid for our accommodation.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Got to experience life in a Teach First school. Would have preferred longer in the school. The week before was like the intensive summer school.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Definitely got to understand this.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It is one of these things that actually made me think. I started to appreciate the role of teachers and what a good teacher can be.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Paid £500 for the two weeks. They also paid for our accommodation and breakfast.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Got to meet the other participants and previous graduates. Met a current Teach first teacher in my school.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Met for drinks on the last night of each week. Week we were in the school we areanhed our own social activities

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • No this wasn't covered due to the different location of employees.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 100% just for the insight into how education works in schools with underprivileged students. Honestly, it will stay with me forever.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Education/Teaching

London

September 2017

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