STEM insight programme Review

by Teach First

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Such a fantastic interneship programme, although it only lasted 10 days the amount that was fitted in was outstanding. Gained some really great skills out of it and it really made me realise that the Teach First programme was for me.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Whilst in the Teach First offices in London, everyone was so welcoming and approachable. Staff would take time out from their busy schedules to make sure we were ok and to answer any questions we had.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • We were incredibly supported by the people leading the programme. We had great preparation before going into the schools and whist in the schools we had constant feedback and contact with the office team to ensure everything was going well,

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • We were very busy and on the go all the time, but this was great, it is the only proper way to experience what it would be like working withe Teach First. We did have to put work in outside of work hours, but again, something a Teach First participant has to do and it was great to see how much we could cope with when we needed to. A really good insight!

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We were given a fair bit of responsiblity whilst in schools to come up with our project, we created a homework project for year 9, we were given a brief by the teacher and some gudance along the way but everything we came up with was our ideas and creativity.

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

    • So many skills were developed in this programme, we had behaviour management workshops, STEM workshops, TeachFirst information sessions, lesson planning help, sooooo much was fitted into such a small amount of time, it was intense but brilliant!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Only spent 3 of the days in the office, then the rest at our placement school. office atmosphere was amazing, really friendly and comfortable. The school atmosphere was also great, we were very welcomed in the school and all the staff were very approachable.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well set up considering the programme hadnt been running long. There was a lot for us to do and things were very well set up and coordinated with the school

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

    • so many different workshops and training events were provided for us, and constant support thoughout was given

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • At the end of the intership we attended an Assessment Centre, I was successful and I start my job with Teach First in June :-)

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Most of the students on teh placement stayed at the same hostel provided by Teach First, this was really good as we got to know each other and got to do things together out of work.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Transport, accomodation and all food expenses were paid for by Teach First, the extra stuff, we were in central London, so not too cheap.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Really good nightlife, intership was exhausting though so we didnt get to experience too much of it

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are always talks, presentations and seminars with Teach First, even now we have finished the placement so there is always lots to do if you want to get involved.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2012

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