Career Decisions Are you struggling to find motivation for work on a Monday morning? Maybe you’ve hit a bump in your career and need a fresh start. If so, then now is the time to assess your current role and determine whether a change is what...
Securing a Job For Your Induction Years Are you in your final stages at university, completing a degree to become a teacher? If you are then now’s the time to begin exploring the job opportunities available to you for you to complete your induction years through. As...
If you’re learning to be a teacher or debating a career change to become one, then now is the time to read this blog and hear some words of wisdom from some of our very own teachers on why they became a teacher. “I wanted to...
CV's Do you want to get your foot in the door? If you want to get noticed amongst many applicants you need to get the basics right on your CV. Let's discuss the must-haves for a CV. PERSONAL DETAILS (Keep it simple) Your Name. Employers don’t need...
Interviews It’s the word we all fear most in the world of work… interviews. But we can’t hide from them. Instead we must face our fear and understand what we should and shouldn’t do when attending interviews. And if you’re reading this blog you’ve come to the...
Teaching Positions From NQTs to experienced teachers, finding the right teaching position in a supportive environment is difficult. With a never-ending application processes and the inevitable stress that comes with finding a position, it can be tempting to accept the first offer you receive, even if it...
We all know that teaching can be a demanding job. Whether we like to admit it, it can sometimes be difficult to remain motivated all the way through from September to July. Which is why at Forward Teaching, we have listed our top tips to keep...
Keeping children engaged throughout your lesson is the key to successful teaching and effective learning. Even on the best of days, we understand that trying to keep 25 children engaged in your lesson can feel like a near impossible task. That’s why we want to share with...
Work-Life Balance Finding your work-life balance is essential when you have a career in education. It can become increasingly difficult to switch off from work and enjoy your downtime, especially when you have so many responsibilities and tight deadlines to meet. According to a government survey...
The road to finding your dream teaching job may seem like a long one, but the most important decision is usually made right at the start. What sort of teacher do you want to be? In the UK alone there are several different types of schools, each with...