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Kia Ora! I’m Dereck, the newest recruitment consultant to join the international team at London Bridge. I arrived in London from New Zealand at the end of 2007 and have been soaking up the London lifestyle ever since. I graduated as a teacher from Waikato...

  Teaching Personnel is pleased to announce that Kathy Elvin, an expereinced member of our International Team is now based in New Zealand and offers a dedicated service to New Zealand Teachers wanting to Teach in the UK!!   Kathy is a specialist,...

The most popular destination for teachers relcoating to the UK is London but London isn’t for everyone!  Teaching Personnel is a nationwide agency able to offer you work from over 30 offices throughout England and Wales.  Here are a few details...

Criminal Clearance Checks The Department of Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) regulations require that all overseas teachers complete a UK criminal clearance check when planning to teach in UK schools (immaterial of how long you  have been in...

Most schools operate on a 39 week school year broken into three terms starting in September and finishing in July. Each term is made up of approximately 13 teaching weeks with a ‘half term’ break of one week after 6 weeks. Terms Autumn Term: First week...

The most popular destination for our teachers is London so I’ve done a break down so those of you who are coming to London so you know more about what to expect and where to start your research.  Perhaps this might make London a little less scary...

Continuous Professional Development Keeping abreast of the latest developments in teaching theory and practice will help you to deliver the best in the classroom.  But as a supply teacher, you often miss out on the training that is available to...

"I decided to get in touch with Teaching Personnel because I was having such a hard time getting teaching jobs in Canada.  A friend was in the UK and had put me in touch with my consultant Kathy.  Kathy was excellent at helping find work right...

Teaching Personnel are proud holders of the DCFS Quality Mark.  So let us tell you a bit more about what this means.  Quality Mark England Supply teachers make an important contribution to the smooth running of  schools and the raising...

Ofsted – a valuable resource for teachers.  Check out this website to fing out more about any school you are considering working at.  Read on to find out a bit more about Ofsted. Check out the Ofsted Website www.ofsted.gov.uk The new Ofsted...

Overseas-trained teachers (OTTs) are a strong feature of schools in England, particularly schools in London, other large cities and the south-east. Most schools welcome the fresh perspectives OTTs bring to the teaching staff, their professionalism and...

From September 2008, a new Diploma qualification is being introduced in schools in England. What are Diplomas? They are a vocational learning programme which schools will run in partnership with other schools, colleges, businesses and local work partnerships....

The new secondary national curriculum follows the first major curriculum review since 2000, launched for consultation by the QCA in February. It will come into force from September 2008. The new programmes of study have been designed to give teachers...

Teaching Personnel's International Recruitment Team complements the existing service offered by our nationwide branch network.  Our comprehensive network and outstanding reputation enables us to offer a range of work to suits your preferences (daily...

Hi everyone! I'm the newest Aussie recruitment consultant to join the international team. I'm a qualified teacher who has taught in both Australia and the UK and has first hand experience of the excitement and details of picking up your life and relocating...

Teaching Personnel offer a comprehensive free CPD package for all supply staff throughout the UK. This provision is made up of a number of different genres including face to face courses, distance learning courses, school observations, teacher forums...

Teaching Personnel's Recruitment Consultants regularly enjoy the opportunity to socialise with our International Teachers, photos from the last few months of social events are now updated, check out the link on the homepage of www.teachingintheuk.com...

At the end of key stages 1-3 English, Maths and Science (science from KS2) are tested formally by National Tests called SATs (Standard Attainment Tests). All the other subjects are teacher-assessed. Between the ages of 14-16 (key stage 4)  – students...

In England there is a National Curriculum for all state educated pupils.  It sets out a clear, full and statutory entitlement to learning for all pupils. It determines the content of what will be taught, and sets attainment targets for learning....

In England children must attend school from the age of 5 to 16 and many extend their education to 18 before entering university or college. From the age of 5 to 11, children attend primary schools and at 11 they then transfer to secondary schools. ...

It is estimated that 1 in 25 teachers are now working as supply teachers in UK schools. The demand is increasing continuously and the need for supply teachers to provide pupils with safe, quality and continuity of education, has never been greater. ...

What exactly is meant by ‘Every Child Matters’? The concept of ‘Every Child Matters’ was borne in 2003 when the government published a green paper on the topic following the death of Victoria Climbié, the young girl who was horrifically abused and tortured,...

Teaching Personnel's first social event of 2008 went off with a bang last Saturday with our inaugural Monopoly Pub Tour of London. The turnout was fantastic, with most teachers wearing their countries colours with pride and friendly banter amongst the ...

***Anzac Day Tour Discounts for Antipodean Teachers in the UK*** - Thinking about going to Gallipoli in Turkey for Anzac Day this year?- Are you an Australian or New Zealand person teaching in the UK?- Want to get special discounts on Anzac Day Tours?...

Teaching Personnel are pleased to announce their upcoming social events.  From January - July 2008 international teachers will receive invites to a Traditional Monopoly Pub Tour, Scavenger Hunt, Karaoke Night, Paint Ball, Curry Night, Pub Quiz...