Teach First Insight Participant Review

by Teach First

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.3

    About You

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

    • It was an amazing company to work for. They have a great ethos and treated us really well. The toughest bit as a student, was getting up so early in the mornings.

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

    • Everyone studied similar degrees at top universities and had the same vision in mind. It was very east to get on with people and share thoughts and opinions.

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

    • We were told about things that even we wouldn't have thought to ask. They were very detailed and the training was intense. No time was wasted at all. We had a visit while we were on our placement and teach first teachers at the school so we were never alone.

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

    • It tailors my career path more than enhance my degree. I now understand how the subject knowledge I gain from my degree can help me in teaching.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • From the teach first side, everything was perfect but on the school's side, there were bits missing at times. However, everyone was friendly and wikkibg to help.

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

    • All of the teach first staff have so much energy inside as well as outside of the classroom. Applying STEM theories to everyday problems made teaching a lot a easier and understand a lot more accessible for the children.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Self reflection was used so that we could plan what our strengths and weaknesses were.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • A lot of freedom was given to us so it was easy to see what responsibilities would fall on my shoulders.

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

    • Being surrounded by everyone made it all easier to understand.

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

    • I now know the struggles that face a teacher from having had experience there.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • The ambassadors are all happy to talk to you and the company is very big on feedback so opinions are highly valued.

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

    • Not necessarily enough time to talk to everyone but very useful.

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

    • 2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • As long as teaching is something you would consider for a short period of time, its worth a go.

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

London

April 2014

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