Insight Classroom Teacher Review

by Teach First

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • Enjoyable 2 weeks with passionate, similar-minded people.

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

    • The atmosphere was very relaxing. Good interaction between employees and interns and amongst the interns themselves. There was time at the start to get to know each other. Working in different groups with tasks was valuable.

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

    • Great support and everyone really took the time to answer questions in an enthusiastic way. The workers showed their passion for their work but were also honest and reflective on what they could have done better. Great opportunities for the interns to learn.

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

    • After only a week of preparation, being able to stand up in front of a classroom was surprisingly easy and very enjoyable. This experience requires some courage but increases your confidence enormously.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well structured days in general, but a day of observations in the school before planning our lessons would have been very useful. Also, having a weekend break in between was a bit long. I would prefer only one day break in the middle and then get on with it.

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

    • The atmosphere was great. Especially with the 15 or so interns in the accomodation. Although, everyone was really serious about the internship and we spend most evenings preparing work together,

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

    • Teach First gave us a lot of training before allowing us to present them in the schools after one week. This made us feel part of the company.

    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?

    • Especially talking to full-time Teach First teachers in the schools was incredibly useful.

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

    • Every school is different but the immense Teach First support will always be the same wherever you will be going.

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

    • Very, I learned a lot about what Teach First stands for and am really excited to become an Ambassador myself.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Accomodation provided as well.

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

    • Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and have a chat. Great opportunity to learn more.

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

    • Especially at the start of the programme, after that it helped us to work together effectively.

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

    • Talking to current employees about their lives outside of work served this purpose.They gave some great tips on life and work balance as well.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • If you are passionate about teaching and Teach First, this is a great opportunity. You will leave with a lot more confidence and a belief in what you want to do.

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

London

May 2013

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