Insight Classroom Teacher Review

by Teach First

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • It was a fantatstic programme, and as the name implies, a fantastic insight into teacher and it has helped me to make a more informed decision about my future.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The Teach First staff were really friendly and very helpful. They valued our input and wanted to give us a tailored experience.

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

    • You had to be quite independent to get yourself around the city and to the schools, but during the day, the Teach First people were very supportive, the school not so much.

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

    • I am now well-informed about what challenging schools are actually like and what is expected of me so that I know what I am heading into on the Teach First programme. All the skills I learnt will be extremely useful.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Perfectly. Mini-teacher training, followed byb a stint in the schools and then a reflection morning,

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

    • Hardworking, full on, freindly with Teach First, awkward in the school, but overall it was non-stop and really rewarding.

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

    • We did mini-teacher training so they prepared us.

    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?

    • Other than actually having to teach a class day in, day out, I now actually understand what it would be like. It was intense and I learned a lot, but you do have to take notes to get the full benefit.

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

    • We were taught by Teach First and they always tell you the organisations story so we understood the company culture well.

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

    • Completely valuable, all my experiences have informed my future.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We had travel (to, from and during), accomodation and food expenses paid for, which I believe was very fair and generous of the charity, they had to raise money to pay for those needing accomodation, so I feel very lucky they paid for my expenses.

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

    • Yes, we meet many different teach first ambassadors who did the training.

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

    • No, because we were there to learn about being a teacher and go into schools, not circulate with the company outside the placement.

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

    • I guess, teach first teachers often get involved in after school clubs.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, but only if you are prepared to work hard and to be shocked by the satte some schools are in or the life some pupils have to lead.

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

North West

May 2013

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