Overseas Teacher Blog

• The International Department Welcomes Dereck

  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 Read More posted Tuesday, September 02, 2008 4:21 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• What is a UK CRB? Why do I need a UK Police Check?

  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 Read More posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:11 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• Structure of the UK School Year

  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 Read More posted Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:07 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• TP Continuity - Part of the TP service to schools and teachers

  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 Read More posted Wednesday, June 25, 2008 3:00 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• What teachers have to say about Teaching Personnel!!!!!

  "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 Read More posted Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:00 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• What is the DCFS Quality Mark?

  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 Read More posted Wednesday, June 11, 2008 1:02 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• What is an Ofsted?

  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 Read More posted Wednesday, June 04, 2008 3:00 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• Overseas Trained Teachers - 4 Years Rule

  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 Read More posted Wednesday, May 28, 2008 3:29 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• NEW 14 – 19 Diplomas

  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. Read More posted Wednesday, May 21, 2008 3:00 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• New secondary national curriculum launched by the QCA

  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 Read More posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:00 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• Introducing Rachael, Our New International Team Member!

  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 Read More posted Monday, April 21, 2008 3:43 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• Looking Forward to September 2007

  At this time of year our Recruitment Consultants and schools are already thinking about the start of the new school year.  The attached list includes September long-term vacancies for all Teaching Personnel branches.    Each year Read More posted Monday, May 21, 2007 9:28 AM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• International Team Expansion!

  Some More Good News!  We are committing even more resources to our International Recruitment Team.  In April Clare Humphrey joined our International Team.  Clare has a dual role as International Manager and London Regional Manager, she Read More posted Friday, May 04, 2007 1:38 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• Australian Visa Information April 2007

  In response to numerous questions from graduates on my recent trip to Australian Universities I have summarised the types of Visa's Australians can apply for.  This information is for Australian Citizens and is current as of April 2007.  Do Read More posted Monday, April 30, 2007 1:27 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• Hugely Successful Teaching Personnel Roadshow

  I have recently returned from our second Australian Roadshow - this time focusing on Adealide and Melbourne and I had the pleasure of meeting over 150 soon-to-be teachers!  I look forward to looking after these teachers and providing them with Read More posted Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:28 PM by Craig | 0 Comments