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

• Be Different – Don’t Live in London!

  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 Read More posted Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:14 PM by KathyE | 1 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

• Where to live? London Feature

  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 Read More posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 3:00 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

• Teaching Personnel Summer Party Announced

  The end of the academic year is very close.  That means summer holidays, summer parties and the long awaited BBQ season. To celebrate the arrival of the summer holidays and thank you our teachers for all their hard work this academic year our Read More posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 3:57 PM by KathyE | 0 Comments

• An International Community in Brighton

  Teaching Personnel is happily encouraging the formation of an International Community of Teachers in Brighton. Recruiting from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa has meant a constant flow of teachers arriving from these countries to London Read More posted Monday, May 21, 2007 9:34 AM by KathyE | 0 Comments