The latest career news and comment from the University of Manchester
By Cecily Rooney, Theology & Religious studies graduate 2016 & Careers Intern 2016-17. I’ve known I’ve wanted to do a TEFL for quite some time now. I was lucky enough to go and spend some time working in Rwanda during my second year of University which really inspired me to take the plunge and move abroad…
This is the time of year when we get loads of enquiries about teaching and how to get in. Trouble is, there’s no one right answer! There’s so much to learn and lots to consider about the application process, but before you even head to the UCAS website, take some time to think about why…
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Last week we had a visit and update from our friends at Teach First. They are really keen to recruit recent graduates as well as current students. Teach First is a two-year graduate programme. They create leaders, who can go into a challenging school and inspire enthusiam and ambition in young people. Teach First is…
A number of changes are coming in both in terms of the type of training available and the application methods. There are 4 methods PGCE/PGDE (Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Education) School Direct SCITT Teach First All of the above confer QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) but School Direct may not include the PGCE award.…
