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TABLE OF CONTENTS
UK Teaching Agencies Likely To Create Own Standards After Abolishment Of Quality Mark 3 Working In London The Anglophiles Dream 5 School Teacher Jobs Moulding Young Minds And Preparing Them For A Bright Future 7 Being Hired For High Quality Teaching Jobs 9 The London Teacher- Jobs And How To Land Your First Teaching Assignment 10

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UK Teaching Agencies Likely To Create Own Standards After Abolishment Of Quality Mark

Making headlines recently were all the news about the abolishment of the UK teaching industrys Quality Mark. A lot of organisations were against it and openly expressed their concern over the impact of this move on the quality of supply teachers who will find placement in schools throughout the country. Many believe that without the Quality Mark, there will be some serious negative effects on the quality of education in learning institutions as well as the safety of students. The Quality Mark was a joint initiative of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and the Department for Education. It took effect over ten years ago and it established minimum standards for UK teaching agencies as well as the local authorities for the recruitment process (like their procedures for interviews and vetting placing staff in schools, et cetera) of supply teachers and even other school employees. Theres a move to develop a new audit scheme, but currently, no replacement scheme has been determined yet even after the dialogue held early April 2013, and this worries concerned groups and parents even more. According to Becca Morgan, the director of one of Yorks supply agencies, It is of great concern to me that there is no planned replacement scheme and that this retrograde step leaves the teaching industry and children in our schools vulnerable and at the mercy of unscrupulous cowboy businesses. Groups of parents seconded Morgan. But the present situation among teaching agencies is not that worrisome. In the meantime, a lot of them are inclined to follow the former set of standards until they can design their own to implement. There also some UK teaching agencies that see this change as a positive opportunity for them to upgrade and design their own qualification standards, not only to maintain the quality of teachers they supply to the countrys schools, but also to further improve it. Its bound to be a lot of work, but these agencies are committed to maintain the trust their client schools have in their ability to supply them with teachers who have good moral character and impressive credentials. Check out more about this here.

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The fact remains, however, that this would prompt schools to be more discriminating in their selection of supply teachers as substandard teaching agencies are likely to proliferate due to the abolishment of the Quality Mark. With childrens safety and quality of education on the line, it requires the combined efforts of schools and teaching agencies to minimise the effect of the Quality Mark abolishment.

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Working In London The Anglophiles Dream

Legions of tourists flock to London each year to see some of the UKs most remarkable landmarks. It is one of the most important cities in the world, and its atmosphere of a bustling, cosmopolitan metropolis is definitely invigorating. It has everything from historical structures and gorgeous parks to the worlds best in theatre and shopping. If you think having daily access to all of Londons wonderful attractions is nothing short of ideal, then working in London may just be the ticket for you to have that privilege. If you work in London, you can go visit the tower of London anytime you want to. If youre a fan of British monarchy, you can closely follow the lives and loves of the Windsors. If you get a thrill out of amazing views, the London Eye will have a frequent customer out of you. And then, of course, there are the other usual main attractions such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Hyde Park, etc. You can shop at Harrods and eat the British staples such as fish and chips or bangers and mash, etc. Of course, if you want to adopt the ways of a true blue Londoner, youll learn to immerse yourself in curry. The full-fledged Anglophile will not run short of fun things to do in London as well as in neighbouring locales. Practically everything holds a fascination, be it something as mundane as a double-decker bus or something totally awe-inspiring such as the burial site of Geoffrey Chaucer (to classic literature buffs anyway). Stratford-on-Avon is also quite near, of course, for lifelong devotees of The Bard. You can definitely get your regular dose of Shakespeare living in London. Certainly, the true lover of English culture will be sure to revel in things that are quintessentially English, such as a proper tea or a game of cricket. Without a doubt, people from other countries will not run out of thrilling experiences and encounters while staying in the city. Lets not even get into all the Harry Potter mania or anything else in London that has been celebrated by pop culture. Click here for more information. There are definitely many options for working in London. There are part-time, temporary, and full-time opportunities available in most sectors, but education is definitely one of the most popular fields that foreigners who want to work in London have the best chance in. This means, of course, that theyre trained and certified in the profession to qualify for teaching jobs. For
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access to great posts, its best for them to sign up with an established and reputable recruitment agency. Working in London is definitely the ultimate dream for many. This goal can be achieved with proper training and the right connections.

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School Teacher Jobs: Moulding Young Minds And Preparing Them For A Bright Future

Nowadays, most people go for choices that are not only practical but beneficial as well. They wisely pursue opportunities that will enrich their stock of knowledge and improve their chances of succeeding at the kind of career and life theyve chosen for themselves. For many, schools are their starting point for achieving their goals. There, they can hone their skills, enhance their aptitude, gain useful learning, etc. For this reason, teaching is easily one of the most important professions that you can get into. School teacher jobs arent mere positions to be filled; they involve something more - the chance and privilege to be able to shape young people into citizens who behave with good conduct, live with joy, and contribute positively to society. It goes without saying that teachers have to be a cut above the average masses. They may look quite ordinary, but theyre doing vital work, hence they must possess not only training and technical knowledge, but qualities of an exemplary human being as well. Genuine care for the lives of their students is a good trait to begin with. Patience is also definitely a virtue that should be apparent in them. Besides these, efficacy as a positive influence is also paramount. Certainly, they need not be paragons of virtue, but they do have to be very conscious of their behaviour. Visit this site to know more. These days, we often hear of teachers who commit such unspeakable indiscretions, if not outright crimes, that school administrators are extra careful about the hiring process. Most of the time, schools choose to work with high quality teacher recruitment agencies to spare themselves the hassle of screening a multitude of applicants. Definitely, the quality and credibility of schoolteachers should be redeemed, and making sure that only the right professionals are hired to work with young people is the way to do it. Through the collaboration of the schools administration and the recruitment people, correct hiring can be guaranteed. After all, teaching is not the only responsibility of a school teacher. Jobs that have you in close association with children require you to think beyond todays lessons. Youre moulding minds, boosting self-esteem and confidence, and setting yourself as an example whether you like it or not. You need to be inspiring and motivational. Its a tough job, but the fulfilment it b rings is
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incomparable. One day, you can look at future leaders and point out, I was their teacher. Youll know that your lifes work was meaningful in so many more ways than you could have imagined.

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Being Hired For High Quality Teaching Jobs

There arent many careers as noble as those in education; after all, how learned members of the next generation turn out to be is in a teachers hands. Thats definitely no trifling matter. If youre determined to answer this particular calling in life, you have to make sure that you put yourself through the proper training and qualification process. As soon as youve accomplished this, you can then start seeking teaching jobs. Many people have the misguided notion that teaching is boring. They associate it too much with their experience in school that they refuse to give it a chance. Also, the common misconception that teachers are poorly paid contribute to their aversion to the idea of going into teaching. But no matter. In any case, teaching jobs should definitely fall upon individuals of a higher mind, and not upon those who do not have the depth to understand the noble nature of an educators work. To set the record straight, however, teaching makes an excellent career choice. It involves a setup that is so unique that you have to be certified to work in it. A teachers job is both inspiring and influential. Thats a great deal of power and privilege to have, but as a Spiderman movie quote goes, With great power comes great responsibility. For this reason, not just anybody can be a teacher. While it may be true in some cases that teachers are underpaid, this is not always the case. Understandably, a teachers salary is largely based on the status and standard of the institution that gives it. The more private and exclusive the school is, the better paid the teachers are. You can also keep in mind that an academic year has scheduled long breaks; teachers naturally get to take the time off along with their students. Getting paid in full for weeks of zero to minimal work is not a shabby deal at all. If you want to know more about this, click here. Another perk that comes with being in the field of education is the opportunity to travel. With teaching vacancies abroad in abundance, trained and qualified teachers can have their pick of destination. In the case of teachers coming from a third world country, the pay is so insanely higher that many of them really opt to leave their motherland for greener pastures. As for those coming from developed countries, they can always count on openings from international schools and the like as the nature of the faculty of these institutions is pretty much transient.
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Many times, teachers dont stay permanently, leaving their posts vacant for the next adventurous educator to take over. Of course, it goes without saying that while the opportunities are aplenty, teachers still need to be resourceful and assertive about their goals to find great teaching jobs. For this, they can sign up with a teaching agency that can get them hired at a good school.

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The London Teacher: Jobs And How To Land Your First Teaching Assignment

It is rarely easy getting your first job as a teacher, especially in the very competitive London area. Even with exemplary credentials and striking references, you will still need to do a bit of work in order to secure that ideal teaching post in your preferred London school. Below are just a few recommended approaches to take that may help you win over the competition and land your first teaching assignment. Mind your application. Try to tailor your application to the school because this will persuade the job screening committee, the human resources department, or the school principal to file your CV under consideration. Tailoring your CV for London teacher jobs will mean responding to the selection criteria point-by-point, and detailing just exactly how your background or educational philosophy meets each requirement. You will also want to ensure that your application is spotless and free of errors. As a teacher, you will naturally be expected to submit an immaculately composed CV. One tiny mistake can land your application in the bin. So do not give the school any reason to not interview you. Ask a friend or someone who is skilled at proofreading to look over your application before you send it. Check your digital footprint. Todays employers will look you up on the World Wide Web. From the photos and posts on your social medial pages to any online results that pop up with your name attached to it, hiring committees want to know if you have had a positive online life, so far. So before you send your application, make sure that your digital footprint will not turn away some of the best schools with vacancies in London. More about this at this website. Know more about the school. It pays to know about the school you have sent your application to because it gives you data you can use during the interview. This is part of your preparation for the interview as well as an essential factor to tailoring your application. When you are keenly aware of current issues that concern the school and know a great deal about their educational philosophy, you will be able to persuade the screening committee that you have what it takes to work at their school.
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Be calm and maintain eye contact even at a panel interview. It can be nerve-racking to be interviewed by a panel because you never know where to look. But keep calm and try to address your answers to the person who asked you the question. Maintain eye contact with that person until you finish the main points of your answer and then move your attention to the other members of the panel who are not making notes. When you come right to the end of your answer, return to the person who asked you the question. It is the ideal approach to emphasizing your point and a remarkable demonstration to a panel that you are able to speak well, even as a first time teacher.

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