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A Potted Guide to the School System

28th March 2019

  Academies, free schools, MATs, maintained schools, faith schools, community schools, foundation schools, trust schools, voluntary aided schools, voluntary controlled schools, university technical colleges, independent schools… For a more detailed outline about each of these different types of schools, please click here. The government also provide some definitions which can be found here. Read on for (our […]

How Volunteering in a Classroom Can Help Your Teaching Career

28th March 2019

Are you interested in pursuing a career in teaching, but unsure how to go about it? If so, you are not alone. At Teach in Cambs, we offer guidance to those who are looking for teaching jobs in Cambridgeshire, including ways to train to be a teacher. One of the best pieces of advice that […]

How to Fill Out Your Teaching Application the Right Way

28th March 2019

What to Do Before You Apply Before you apply for any job, you should look into the business to find out exactly what they do. The same goes for teaching – every school is different, and roles will differ from school to school. Find out about the school/multi-academy trust Check the website – what kind […]

Early Career Teacher Induction Cambridgeshire

19th March 2019

From September 2021, all Early Career Teachers (ECTs), will access a statutory 2 year Early Career Framework (ECF), based induction. Additional release time As well as the 10% planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time that all teachers are entitled to, as an ECT you are entitled to 10% additional release time in year 1 and […]

New Teachers

19th March 2019

When you are searching for your first teaching job, it’s important to make sure you find the right one for you. Start by taking a look at our blogs for advice on how to apply, what to look for in a school and what questions to ask. If you are qualifying this year, take a […]

Working as a TA

19th March 2019

Teaching assistants (TAs) are a very important part of a school environment. To find out more about what is expected of teaching assistants, read our frequently asked questions below. Frequently asked questions What do TAs do? TAs support learning activities in schools and nurseries. They can work with individual pupils or with groups of children […]

Cambridgeshire Paid Teacher Internship

19th March 2019

The *Cambridgeshire Paid Teacher Internship is a two-year programme. It offers an employment based route to obtaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). It was created in 2015 by Teachincambs, which is a Cambridgeshire County Council sponsored collaborative recruitment group. *The programme operates in Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough. Who is it for? If you want to train as […]

Train to Teach

19th March 2019

There are a wide variety of training routes available to those starting their teaching careers in Cambridgeshire. Opportunities in the area consist of both part-time and full-time courses, as well as the choice to opt for our paid teaching internship. All of these options that allow you to further develop your skills and put your […]

Jason Wing, Executive Headteacher at Active Learning Trust

28th February 2019

“If it wasn’t for the quality of education that I received, I wouldn’t be doing the job that I do today. I am passionate about providing the best education possible to allow all students to be the very best version of themselves that they can be.”   What is your career history? How did you […]

Luke Nichols, NQT Psychology at Sir Harry Smith Community College

28th February 2019

“I have a mentor who I meet with every week and who observes me teaching every half term. It is a great chance to talk through my progress and gain advice.“ Why did you decide to become a teacher? I grew up in Kings Lynn, in quite a low aspiration area and I didn’t really […]

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