Insight Classroom Teacher Review

by Teach First

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

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

    • It really gave me a great Insight into what being a Teach First Teacher would be like.

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

    • I was made to feel very welcome and encouraged to express my thoughts/feelings.

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

    • The other ambassadors were brilliant, really enthusiastic and passionate about their job and getting the Teach First ethos across.

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

    • It has made me much more certain that I want to go into teaching.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Really well structured, there were different types of workshops every day, none too long which meant that everyone was engaged and worked well.

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

    • Excellent, made mostly by the brilliant ambassadors that we worked with.

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

    • We were all given an early assessment centre which was so helpful.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I have now been accepted onto the Teach First LDP. My experience during Insight really helped cement this decision.

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

    • I was unsure beforehand about what Teach First actually did, but once explained properly it is hard to overlook the fact that it is a great cause. The Insight Programme gave me so much information about what it would be like to work for the charity.

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

    • It was very helpful as I am now onto their LDP course.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed for everything which was brilliant.

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

    • Yes, we met so many ambassadors which was great- it meant that we had a variety of opinions and views.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • It was only for a short period of time so there weren't any of these

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, all sorts of extracurricular activities that would help make your experience as a teacher fully rounded.

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

    • I would definately reccomend it and have already reccomended Teach First to a few friends.

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

North West

May 2013

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