Trades have grown greatly over the last few decades, with people relying on plumbers and electricians more than ever. One bad side to this is that many of the skills which were common place a couple of decades ago have since become more rare. For many people, some of the basic skills, like rewiring a…
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Another Career Opportunity for Teachers
Getting into teaching is difficult, it requires a lot of qualifications, perhaps more than many other industries, and a lot of dedication. Because of this, there can be a number of frustrating individuals seeking alternatives. Occasionally patience and luck do not work for some individuals and a career switch can be a good idea. Another…
Continue readingConsistency is key to Teaching
Teaching in the UK has come under scrutiny in the media due to hundreds of schools under-performing in the league tables, and some people have even suggested performance-related pay for teachers. We feel a good teacher should be able to perform well consistently, and they should have their own teaching ideas, rather than constantly changing…
Continue readingBecoming a Teaching Assistant
Not every individual want to take full control of the entire classroom, and perhaps they still want to work in education, and if this sounds like you, then you may want to become a teaching assistant. Many teaching assistants will play a significant role in the classroom, they may be given their own students to…
Continue readingCan anyone with a degree get a teaching job?
Teachers can have a range of degrees, it really does not matter. They may have a degree in Drama, journalism, English, Music, Web Design or even sports therapy, but that doesn’t not necessarily mean any individual can become a teacher. There is still a significant amount of work to be done after gaining a degree,…
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