Blog posts about advisers

Real teachers talk about their experiences, and our experts give tips on how to get into initial teacher training.

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Blog posts about advisers

Real teachers talk about their experiences, and our experts give tips on how to get into initial teacher training.

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1. Getting ready to apply - 9 things you can do now

   Published 7 September 2022

   By Get Into Teaching

   

   Applications for teacher training courses starting in 2023 open on 11 October, but there is plenty you can be doing right now to get ready.

   1. becoming a teacher
   2. advisers
   3. get into teaching events
   4. applications
   5. references

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2. 9 tips to help you apply for teacher training

   Published 17 May 2022

   By Get Into Teaching

   

   From effective preparation to submitting your application, we’ve broken down the whole process of getting into teaching into manageable steps.

   1. advisers
   2. personal statements
   3. qualifications
   4. applications

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3. Stephen's return to teaching story

   Published 21 October 2021

   By Stephen

   

   Stephen gave up a 20-year career as a secondary maths teacher to pursue a call into full time Methodist Ministry. However, his love of maths never left him and 12 years later he returned to teaching part-time.

   1. returning to teaching
   2. advisers

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4. Choosing the right teacher training course provider

   Published 30 September 2021

   By Get Into Teaching

   

   When choosing a course provider for your teacher training, it’s important to consider what will suit your individual circumstances. Here are some tips on what you may wish to research.

   1. becoming a teacher
   2. advisers
   3. applications

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5. My experience with the National Tutoring Programme

   Published 29 September 2021

   By Farooq Ahmad

   

   When former ICT teacher Farooq Ahmad decided to return to the classroom, the National Tutoring Programme provided the perfect opportunity to update his knowledge and experience.

   1. returning to teaching
   2. advisers

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6. Back to school as a trainee teacher

   Published 28 September 2021

   By Jane Wilkinson

   

   This September, trainee teachers across the country began their courses. Jacob describes their last-minute application and their first few days as a trainee.

   1. becoming a teacher
   2. advisers
   3. applications

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7. 5 reasons to attend a Get Into Teaching event

   Published 26 August 2021

   By Get Into Teaching

   

   Whether you’re ready to apply or it’s just an idea, here are five reasons why a Get Into Teaching event can help you on your journey to the classroom.

   1. becoming a teacher
   2. advisers
   3. get into teaching events
   4. applications

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8. Maria's return to teaching story

   Published 21 April 2021

   By Maria Bateson

   

   After more than 10 years outside of the profession, Maria re-entered the classroom in November 2020. She describes how and why she returned to teaching.

   1. returning to teaching
   2. advisers

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9. Overcoming challenges to become a teacher — Autism

   Published 22 March 2021

   By Felix

   

   Felix offered to speak to Teacher Training Adviser, Jane Wilkinson, about the challenges faced by someone who lives with additional needs and their progress towards achieving the dream of becoming a teacher.

   1. autism
   2. neurodiversity
   3. personal statements
   4. advisers

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10. Why I became a teacher

    Published 1 February 2021

    By Giorgio Rubbo

    

    Giorgio Rubbo talks about what inspired him to become a teacher, his application process, concerns he had, and why you should become a teacher if you're thinking about it.

    1. becoming a teacher
    2. advisers

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